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May 29, 2022 1 Comment

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…]

Filed Under: Best Western, Choice Privileges, Hilton Honors, IHG Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, Radisson Rewards, Tips, Wyndham Rewards

May 28, 2022 Leave a Comment

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…]

Filed Under: Best Western, Choice Privileges, Hilton Honors, IHG Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, Radisson Rewards, Wyndham Rewards

October 27, 2021 2 Comments

Marriott Bonvoy Goes Dynamic – Doomsday Devaluation or Reasonable Revamp?

If you follow travel loyalty programs, you’ve probably seen the recent breaking news from Marriott Bonvoy. As of March 2022, it will transition to a dynamic pricing model for point redemptions. While some view this as a deeply disappointing development, I’m cautiously optimistic that my approach to hotel points will not be negatively affected. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Marriott Bonvoy

August 29, 2021 2 Comments

Points Priorities for a Disney Vacation in the Genie+ and Lightning Lane Era

A trip to Walt Disney World in Florida (or Disneyland in California) is getting more expensive all the time. With the recent announcement of Genie, Genie+ and Lightning Lane, budget considerations have really taken centre stage. Even some Disney diehards are now saying they’ve finally been priced out. In this post I’ll share a few ideas on how to choose a Canadian points strategy to keep a Disney trip within reach without sacrificing too much on the experience. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Air Miles, Disney & Universal, Marriott Bonvoy, Scotia Rewards, TD Rewards, Tips, Travel Talk

July 24, 2021 Leave a Comment

Matching Rewards Credit Cards to Travel Plans (6 Examples for Canadian Points and Miles Collectors)

If you’re thinking about applying for a new travel rewards credit card, it’s wise to choose one that suits your particular travel plans. At the moment, there are a wide variety of better than usual sign-up offers so it can be a challenge to narrow it down and make a decision. In this post are a few examples of cards and trips that might go well together. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Aeroplan, Air Miles, Disney & Universal, Marriott Bonvoy, RBC Avion, Scotia Rewards, Tips, Travel Talk, WestJet

June 30, 2021 Leave a Comment

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…]

Filed Under: Best Western, Choice Privileges, Deals, Hilton Honors, IHG Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, Promotions, Wyndham Rewards

May 12, 2021 1 Comment

Two Double/Queen Bed Hotel Rooms in Europe – Marriott, IHG, Choice, Hilton

If you’ve done much travelling in Europe, you’ve likely discovered that the standard hotel room commonly found in North America with two double or queen beds is relatively scarce over there. If you’re travelling with family or friends and are okay with sharing one room, it could be a challenge to find suitable accommodation and even more so if you want to book a reward stay. In light of this reality, I thought it might be useful to highlight a few chain hotels that offer larger rooms bookable with points. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Choice Privileges, Hilton Honors, IHG Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, Tips

March 27, 2021 2 Comments

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…]

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March 20, 2021 1 Comment

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…]

Filed Under: Deals, Marriott Bonvoy, Promotions, Tips

February 27, 2021 1 Comment

Points and Miles Tips for a Budget Trip to Ottawa

We as Canadians are very fortunate to live in this country. If you have not yet visited our nation’s capital, I suggest you consider putting it on your list of places to visit someday after leisure travel eventually resumes. To help make it happen on a budget, I’ve compiled a few tips that might be useful for anyone planning a trip and interested in using points and miles. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Aeroplan, Air Miles, Marriott Bonvoy, Tips, Travel Talk

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