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Explore NB Travel Incentive Program 2021 – All Atlantic Canadians Eligible

The New Brunswick government has announced the return of the rebate program for travel within the province along with an exciting change. It’s now available to all residents of Atlantic Canada – not just New Brunswickers. If you are thinking of possibly travelling within the region when it becomes permissible again, this is definitely something you should factor into your decision. [Read more…]

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Choice Privileges Promo: Stay Twice, Get A “Free Night” (April 6 – May 2, 2021)

Choice Privileges is back with a familiar opportunity to earn 8000 points after every two stays. The promotion period is unfortunately rather brief, ending May 2, 2021, but it’s a good chance to earn points if you’ll be staying at any Choice hotels in the next little while. If you don’t have any stays coming up but have your eye on a high value future redemption, there is also a 40% bonus on purchased points that goes to April 27, 2021. [Read more…]

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Combine StayVancouverHotels Visa Gift Card Deal with Wyndham Rewards 7500 Points Promo

A really great promotion for hotel accommodation in Vancouver has returned. Unfortunately, it currently only applies to stays up to June 15, 2021. In light of the ongoing Covid situation, it doesn’t seem likely that many folks will be planning trips to BC anytime soon unless case numbers come down relatively quickly. Regardless, I’d like to highlight the importance of collecting hotel points at every available opportunity, including through promotions like this one. [Read more…]

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Air Miles Bonus Boom – 95 Miles For Using 3 Offers (March 25 – April 14, 2021)

Another Air Miles Bonus Boom promotion is here. It’s a relatively easy opportunity to earn 95 miles for using three different bonus offers in addition to the miles earned from each specific offer. Unlike the bigger promos like Shop The Block or Mega Miles, you can do more than one offer at a single store and all of them will count toward the 95 mile bonus. [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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Bonus Air Miles on Sobeys and Foodland Gift Cards, Superstore Redemption Event (March 18-24, 2021)

This is the second time this month that Sobeys is offering its excellent recurring gift card promotion and this time it’s joined by Foodland with a similar promo for earning easy bonus Air Miles. Lawtons Drugs is also back with its bonus for purchasing Compliments brand products. And if you have a stash of PC Optimum points you might consider putting them to use during Superstore’s Redemption Event. [Read more…]

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Should You Apply for the Scotiabank Gold Amex? (New Bonus Offer Until August 31, 2021)

If you are looking for a fairly straightforward travel rewards credit card, I’d say the Scotiabank Gold Amex is a good bet. An improved sign-up offer has recently been released and travel prospects are looking better every day. Although this blog is not a credit card review site, I have personal experience with this card so I’ll just share my perspective as a budget traveller and points enthusiast. [Read more…]