When you first set out to plan a trip, the research phase can range from fun and enlightening to tedious and frustrating. Your success usually depends on how easy or difficult it is to find solid information to guide your decisions. Online travel forums can be very useful in this regard as long as you let your excitement for the trip drown out any background noise. [Read more…]
See Come From Away Before it Closes on Broadway (Plus Other Options)
Come From Away, the musical about the passengers stranded in Gander, NL in the wake of 9/11, is an incredible show. Sadly, it was announced recently that its run on Broadway will be coming to an end in a few months. That being the case, I thought I’d compile some info on when and where it’s playing for those interested in seeing it while they can, either in New York or elsewhere. [Read more…]
Atlantic Canadians: Should We Redeem All Our Air Miles?
You may have heard the recent news that Empire Company has become a co-owner of Scene+. Consequently, its stable of brands will no longer be participating in the Air Miles program as of August 11, 2022. So what does that mean for us here in the land of Sobeys and Lawtons? Should we redeem our stockpile or hold out for something new from Air Miles? [Read more…]
Which Summer 2022 Hotel Promo is Best: Wyndham, Choice or Best Western?
A number of hotel loyalty programs have released their promotions for summer 2022. If you’re planning any travel over the next few months, you should definitely check them out before you book. There are three that would be particularly handy for road trips. But which one is the best? The answer depends just as much on your future travel plans as your current ones. [Read more…]
6 Tips For Redeeming Hotel Points in the Dynamic Pricing Era
Dynamic pricing is the name of the game now when it comes to booking hotels with points. Not all hotel loyalty programs have made the switch, but most of the more popular ones have. Hence, you might want to approach redemptions a little differently. Below are a few suggestions that could be useful to thwart some of the negative repercussions of dynamic reward pricing. [Read more…]
6 Ways For Canadians to Earn Hotel Loyalty Points
A great way to save money on your trip is by redeeming hotel points – but first you must acquire some. There are a few different methods for doing so and I’ll go through each of them in this post. With a little effort, it’s not too difficult for Canadians to derive benefit from hotel loyalty programs, even as a leisure traveller. [Read more…]
Condor’s Cheap Flight Finder: Great Airfare Deals Halifax to Europe
If you’re looking to travel Halifax to Europe this summer or autumn and have flexibility with your dates or destination, it’s worth checking for low fares on Condor. This German leisure airline can be the key to scoring a cheap trip with their well priced round-trip and one-way tickets to or from various European cities. [Read more…]
Points Deal in Scotland: Wyndham Duchally Country Estate
There is a relatively recent addition to the Wyndham Rewards portfolio of properties that presents a very interesting option if you have any plans to visit Scotland. It would be particularly useful if you intend to travel with a group. The deal involves capitalizing on two separate hotel loyalty program opportunities: buying points at a discount and redeeming points for an upgraded room. [Read more…]
Are WestJet Premium Fares a Good Deal? (Halifax to Europe)
If you have some extra cash in your travel fund, you might want to take a glance at WestJet’s premium class fares on their non-stops between Halifax and Glasgow, London, Dublin or Paris. I don’t usually pay much attention to fares beyond economy, but there may be some value to be realized if you have plans to travel across the pond this summer or autumn. [Read more…]
Direct Flights Halifax to the United States (2022)
If you live in the Maritimes and fly to the United States much, you’re likely aware that non-stop routes out of Halifax have a tendency to come and go. The convenience of completing US pre-clearance in Halifax instead of Montreal or Toronto – where lines can be long – is a terrific advantage to flying direct. The non-stop options at the moment aren’t too bad except for one glaring omission. [Read more…]
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