If you like to keep an eye out for good transatlantic airfares, you’re probably aware that a one-way flight can be disproportionately expensive. This is not usually an issue, however, because most folks are booking round-trips anyway. But if you do find a low one-way fare, it could be an opportunity to put together an interesting and affordable itinerary, either by combining it with a reward flight or securing two trips through nested tickets. [Read more…]
Ancestry Research as Travel Inspiration
Most of us have ancestral roots in various parts of the globe. For some, arrival in Canada was fairly recent and you might still have ties to your family’s original homeland. For others, the move was made centuries ago and the connection is much more remote. In either case, tracing your history can be a fascinating pursuit that might provide the inspiration for a very enjoyable future trip. [Read more…]
Choice Privileges Promo: Stay Twice, Get A “Free Night” (April 6 – May 2, 2021)
Choice Privileges is back with a familiar opportunity to earn 8000 points after every two stays. The promotion period is unfortunately rather brief, ending May 2, 2021, but it’s a good chance to earn points if you’ll be staying at any Choice hotels in the next little while. If you don’t have any stays coming up but have your eye on a high value future redemption, there is also a 40% bonus on purchased points that goes to April 27, 2021. [Read more…]
Vacationers, Tourists, Travellers and Country Collectors (Plus a Music-Related Challenge)
I thought I’d use a blog post to share a few random thoughts on the different labels and characterizations we use for those who venture beyond their own backyards for fun, adventure, relaxation or curiosity. At the end I will issue a challenge to those rare individuals contemplating a quest to visit every country in the world. [Read more…]
$582+ Airfare Halifax to Portugal (Lisbon & Porto January/February 2022)
Although it’s still relatively early in the year, the uncertainty around the resumption of international travel is leading some people to focus their trip planning energy on 2022. Unless or until the situation improves, I’m going to keep an eye out for airfare deals for next year. At the moment, there is a good fare for travel to Portugal from Halifax that goes all the way to February. [Read more…]
Combine StayVancouverHotels Visa Gift Card Deal with Wyndham Rewards 7500 Points Promo
A really great promotion for hotel accommodation in Vancouver has returned. Unfortunately, it currently only applies to stays up to June 15, 2021. In light of the ongoing Covid situation, it doesn’t seem likely that many folks will be planning trips to BC anytime soon unless case numbers come down relatively quickly. Regardless, I’d like to highlight the importance of collecting hotel points at every available opportunity, including through promotions like this one. [Read more…]
Marriott Bonvoy Amex – How a Budget Traveller Can Use 65,000 Hotel Points
There was good news in the Canadian points and miles world this week with a new welcome offer from the Marriott Bonvoy Amex. If you do not have a Marriott credit card and would like an idea of how you could stretch the points if you got one, this post has a few suggestions for free nights in Europe along with some important details about the program. [Read more…]
Air Miles Bonus Boom – 95 Miles For Using 3 Offers (March 25 – April 14, 2021)
Another Air Miles Bonus Boom promotion is here. It’s a relatively easy opportunity to earn 95 miles for using three different bonus offers in addition to the miles earned from each specific offer. Unlike the bigger promos like Shop The Block or Mega Miles, you can do more than one offer at a single store and all of them will count toward the 95 mile bonus. [Read more…]
Member Exclusive Rate: 3500 Bonus Marriott Points Per Night (Fairfield Inn & Suites/SpringHill Suites Manhattan Times Square South)
If you’re a points and miles enthusiast, it’s good to be on the lookout for interesting bonus point package rates in hotel loyalty programs like IHG or Marriott. In this post I’ll highlight one such opportunity to rack up some extra Marriott Bonvoy points on a future stay in New York City. If you’re optimistic about the resumption of travel outside Canada and want to make a speculative booking, this option would be worth considering. [Read more…]
Travelzoo Hotel Deal – InterContinental Montreal $139 (Refundable Voucher Valid Until Dec. 30, 2021)
[UPDATE: this has sold out and the rate is now $129 but in a classic room with no breakfast or late checkout] There are a few decent hotel offers on Travelzoo for stays all the way into December 2021. I’ll highlight one in Montreal that looks particularly interesting. Even if you’re not contemplating a trip to Montreal, it’s good to be aware of various deal websites you can monitor in case something comes along that suits your travel plans. [Read more…]
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