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June 10, 2022 Leave a Comment

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…]

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

November 18, 2021 1 Comment

Bonus Boom Boost Air Miles Promo (Nov. 18 – Dec. 27, 2021)

Bonus Boom Boost is now underway. It’s the replacement for Shop The Block, an Air Miles promotion that usually appeared around this time. Whether you are an avid Air Miles collector or a passive member wishing to ramp up your earning, you should probably take a look. It differs from past major promos in a significant way and should be attainable for most, especially here in the Maritimes where we have no shortage of Air Miles partners. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Air Miles, Promotions

October 5, 2021 Leave a Comment

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…]

Filed Under: Choice Privileges, Deals, IHG Rewards, Promotions

August 26, 2021 Leave a Comment

Sobeys Atlantic Promo: Redeem 75 Cash Air Miles For $10 (Aug. 26 – Sept. 1, 2021)

It’s a good week for flyer promos if you’re an Air Miles collector in Atlantic Canada. There is a 20th anniversary multiplier promotion, a really great Cash mile redemption discount at Sobeys, and a Blue Weekend at Lawtons Drugs. Another set of Bonus Boom offers have been released as well so if you are not yet an active Air Miles member, now might be the time to start. [Read more…]

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July 31, 2021 Leave a Comment

Should You Book A Kimpton Hotel Before August 9? (10k Bonus IHG Points Per Night Till Dec. 30, 2021)

IHG Rewards has a new promotion where members will receive 10,000 bonus points per night at participating Kimpton hotels. You need to book by August 9 for stays up until December 30, 2021. Reservations are fully cancellable. If you think you might be travelling before the end of the year, you should consider this promo or at least take a moment to familiarize yourself with a rather interesting IHG hotel brand. [Read more…]

Filed Under: IHG Rewards, Promotions

July 4, 2021 1 Comment

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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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

June 17, 2021 1 Comment

Air Miles Bonus Boom Promotion (June 17 – 30, 2021)

The Bonus Boom is back yet again. Although it’s the least exciting of the recurring multi-partner Air Miles promos, it can still be an easy way accumulate a few extra miles from your regular spending and it has been showing up quite frequently this year. [Read more…]

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June 17, 2021 4 Comments

Free Admission to Nova Scotia Museums in July and August 2021

If you love freebies and enjoy visiting museums, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can combine those two pursuits this summer in Nova Scotia. Or, if you’re not someone who ordinarily seeks out educational exhibits and historical sites, this will be a great opportunity to check them out and see what you’re missing. [Read more…]

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June 3, 2021 Leave a Comment

Wyndham Rewards: Stay 2 Nights, Get 6500 Bonus Points (Until Sept. 6, 2021)

Wyndham Rewards has released a summer promotion for stays of two nights or more. It’s billed as awarding members a free night but it’s actually a bonus of 6500 points. It’s a good promo to keep in mind if you’re considering a short getaway as travel begins to open up, especially if you plan on heading to New Brunswick where Wyndham has a large number of hotels. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Promotions, Wyndham Rewards

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