If you like to keep an eye out for good transatlantic airfares, you’re probably aware that a one-way flight can be disproportionately expensive. This is not usually an issue, however, because most folks are booking round-trips anyway. But if you do find a low one-way fare, it could be an opportunity to put together an interesting and affordable itinerary, either by combining it with a reward flight or securing two trips through nested tickets. [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Starting From Scratch: Earning Points For A Low Cost Trip
The pandemic derailed the travel plans of many Canadians in 2020 and will likely thwart most plans for 2021 as well. I suspect lots of us are daydreaming about where to go when leisure travel returns and perhaps others have been inspired to take a trip they have been putting off. With that in mind, I’ve compiled some preliminary guidance for making travel goals more attainable using points and miles. More posts will follow with tips and suggestions tailored to specific destinations which will hopefully be of use to folks interested in planning an affordable trip in the future. [Read more…]
A Budget Traveller’s Thoughts on Chasing Hotel Elite Status
Is it worth it to go out of your way to acquire elite status in a hotel loyalty program? What about when your ultimate goal is simply to save money – will the value of the perks outweigh the extra cost required to reach that status? Read on if you’re interested in the perspective of one Canadian budget traveller. [Read more…]
Where To Find Informative and Entertaining Trip Reports For Travel Research and Planning
Guidebooks and YouTube videos can be helpful when you’re daydreaming about future travel plans, but a good well-written trip report can provide especially useful insight into a journey or destination. I have gleaned many excellent tips from the skilled writing of other travellers and thought it might be worth compiling a few resources. [Read more…]
What About These Choice Privileges 4000 Point Package Rates?
I recently noticed that most Choice hotels are now offering 4000 point package rates in addition to the 1000 and 2000 point packages. I’m not sure how long they’ve been available, but I think these are worth a closer look. Perhaps they could be useful for folks eyeing certain sweet spot redemption opportunities in the Choice Privileges program. [Read more…]
Searching For New Hotels In Various Loyalty Programs
A recent post on this blog was about a new hotel in Venice with potential for a high value redemption of Choice Privileges points. Consequently, I thought it might be useful to go over a few resources for finding new properties in various hotel chain loyalty programs. Whether it’s a recent construction or a rebranding of an existing hotel, it’s nice to discover new options for redeeming your points. [Read more…]
Tip For Finding Semi-Hidden Rates At IHG Hotels
Sometimes finding the lowest rate at a hotel is not as straightforward as one would hope. If the hotel you’re eyeing is a chain property, you might assume that you can go on the chain’s website and the full gamut of rates will be on display: non-refundable, refundable, members’ rates, package rates, CAA, senior etc. The reality, however, is that discovering the actual lowest rate may require a little more digging. [Read more…]
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