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The Daily Getaways Sale Finally Returns – Should You Buy Some Hotel Points? (2021)

The annual U.S. Travel Association Daily Getaways sale has returned. It was cancelled last year due to the pandemic with no sign of when it would reappear. Now it’s back with a familiar array of point packages and certificates available in the coming days and weeks. If you’re contemplating travel, it’s definitely worth checking out and doing the math to see if any of the offerings would save you money on your trip. [Read more…]

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25% Off Swiss Travel Passes (Plus 10 Tips For Budget Travel to Switzerland)

If you have any thoughts of visiting Switzerland within the next year, you might want to consider purchasing a Swiss Travel Pass this month (July 2021) while it’s on sale at 25% off. And whether you opt to buy a pass or not, maybe take a glance at a few tips that might help ease the pain on your wallet if you do decide to take a trip to this very expensive country. [Read more…]

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Summer Explorer Promo at 18 Canadian Hotels (IHG, Hilton, Marriott etc.) Book by July 16, 2021

I recently noticed this “Summer Explorer” hotel promotion in a Travelzoo Top 20 email and it looks pretty enticing. For stays of two to four nights, guests will receive a voucher ranging from $25 to $250 to use for a future stay at one of the 18 participating hotels. If you have any plans to travel within Canada this summer, you should probably take a look. [Read more…]

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$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…]

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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…]

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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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Daily Getaways Sale Returns April 27, 2020 (Preview April 20)

[UPDATE: this sale has been postponed] Every year the U.S. Travel Association holds a big sale of various loyalty point packages, hotel stays, theme park tickets etc. There are usually some great bargains available and Canadian residents are eligible to make purchases. I see on the Daily Getaways website they’ve announced the next sale will begin April 27, 2020 with a preview to be released on April 20th. [Read more…]