There was a time in the somewhat recent past when you could earn IHG points via a credit card. Currently, the only hotel credit cards in Canada are the Marriott Amex and Best Western MasterCard. I know many keen points and miles collectors like using credit cards as their primary accumulation method, so the loss of the card was disappointing. For me, the credit card was never in the picture. [Read more…]
Wyndham Promo – Stay Twice In Canada Before February 18, 2020, Get 15,000 Points
This is a nice straightforward promotion. Register, complete two qualifying stays at Wyndham Rewards hotels in Canada by February 18, 2020, get 15,000 points added to your account. Wyndham Rewards includes many recognizable brands such as Ramada, Super 8, Days Inn, Wingate, La Quinta, Howard Johnson, Travelodge and other less common ones. Check them all out here. [Read more…]
Air Miles – Sobeys Gift Card Promo, Shop The Block 2019 Coming Soon
The Sobeys flyer (Atlantic version) that starts today (Nov. 7, 2019) includes the promotion to get 100 Air Miles for every $200 in Sobeys gift cards. It runs till Saturday and is a terrific way to boost your Air Miles account. Another good avenue to get some miles is to take advantage of promos like “Shop The Block” which is set to start Nov. 14th. [Read more…]
New IHG PointBreaks List For Stays Till January 31, 2020
This was the expected release day for the next IHG PointBreaks list but there was a bit of uncertainty this time around. Fortunately, some new hotels have been discounted although the list page took a while to be changed. It usually updates at around 1 pm Atlantic. However, if you do some searching on the IHG website you can find a few of the hotels before the new list appears. [Read more…]
Air Miles Alert – Blue Friday’s Back (October 25, 2019)
Sobeys and Foodland are back with another set of Blue Friday specials. This is a great way to load up on Air Miles for things you would buy anyway. And if you’re closing in on Onyx status, it’s a good opportunity to boost your account. [Read more…]
Just Back From Gdansk & Torun – Price Info
Ever since I visited Warsaw & Krakow in 2016 I’ve wanted to return to see more of Poland. When an opportunity arose to book an affordable trip back in August, my mother and I decided to go for it. We had a wonderful time and I plan in the future to share more of my impressions of Poland and why it’s a great destination for those looking for a low cost trip to Europe. But for now I’m just going to highlight a few specifics that underscore that point. Here are some of the prices we paid for lodging, sightseeing, transit and food. [Read more…]
Air Miles Update – Mountain Of Miles Contest, Changes To Amex Air Miles Platinum & Sobeys Gift Card Promo
A few new things on the Air Miles front – a contest, adjustments to a credit card and a great recurring Sobeys deal. Being a points and miles collector means looking out for promotions and watching for changes that can affect your strategy. Here’s a quick glance at each of these. [Read more…]
Booking Hotels With Air Miles – Changes To The Travel Hub
Recently I noticed that hotels had become very limited for booking with Air Miles Dream miles on the travel section of the website. When previously there were a number of chains from which to choose, suddenly there was only one. Air Miles had posted a note about changes coming with more availability. Those changes have now arrived. [Read more…]
Dresden, Germany – Add It To Your Trip To Berlin Or Prague
It was around a year ago that I visited the city of Dresden in eastern Germany. We ended up going there sort of by accident but it turned out to be a wonderful experience. I thought I’d share a bit about our visit in case you are considering a trip to the area and have time to add it to your itinerary. [Read more…]
Great Best Western Promo – Stay 2 Nights, Get A Free Night Voucher (Sept. 16 – Nov. 17, 2019)
If you have any plans to stay at a hotel in the next couple of months, take a look at this promotion. If it works for you, it’s a great opportunity to get a free night. There are quite a few Best Westerns in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. [Read more…]