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Checking Air Miles Flight Reward Availability (As We Await Upcoming Changes)

The Air Miles loyalty program has revealed that it will soon introduce redesigned flight rewards on its website. It’s not clear exactly when the new booking platform will appear, but I thought it might be worth doing one last check of flight redemptions out of Nova Scotia to see what’s available and to compare to search results after the changes are implemented.  [Read more…]

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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…]

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6 Guiding Principles for Trip Itinerary Planning

When you’re putting together a trip, it can be a real challenge to design the ideal itinerary. For some, it’s one of the most enjoyable elements of travel planning. For others, it’s no fun at all. Therefore, I thought I’d try to compile a few recommendations or strategies that I have found useful in hopes that something might prove beneficial to others contemplating post-pandemic travels. [Read more…]

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Collecting Loyalty Points for a Travel Fun Fund (Air Miles and PC Optimum)

The title is not an error. (Actually I just googled and apparently a “fun fund” is a thing). Anyway, my intent with this post is to explore the idea of collecting a stash of a points that can be converted into cash that you set aside to serve one particular purpose – to inject added enjoyment into your trip. Use it only in situations when your frugal tendencies would otherwise block you from loosening the purse strings. [Read more…]

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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…]

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$615 Airfare Halifax to London & Paris – Spring 2022 (Plus A Few Tips For Lodging and Sightseeing)

Although we’re still in the middle of 2021, the seasonal non-stops from Halifax to Europe are starting to hit the schedule for 2022. If you’re itching to begin planning a trip, it’s a good idea to at least be on the lookout for great airfare deals for next year. And if London and Paris are on your list, right now you can lock in a super multi-city fare. [Read more…]

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Halifax to Frankfurt Non-Stop on Lufthansa – Summer 2022 (35k Aeroplan to Many European Cities)

Great news! It looks like there will soon be another option to get to Europe non-stop from Halifax. Germany’s largest airline, Lufthansa, will be offering non-stop service between Frankfurt and Halifax during the summer months in 2022. If you’re an Aeroplan member or are interested in collecting points for a trip to Europe, this new route opens a lot of doors. [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…]