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June 19, 2021 Leave a Comment

Good Deal: $820 Airfare Halifax to Paris Christmas 2021

There is currently a very reasonable airfare to Paris from Halifax in December. It’s even available on popular travel dates including the week between Christmas and New Year’s. If international travel is in your thoughts as we gradually emerge from pandemic purgatory, this might be an option worth considering. [Read more…]

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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 1 Comment

Canadian Hotels on Luxury Travel Diary and BiddingForGood Online Auctions (June 2021)

An interesting way to try and score a travel deal is by bidding in an online auction. I’m aware of two websites that include various travel-related offerings. There are seldom many listings in Canada but I nevertheless check them periodically and since there are currently a few options available, I thought it would be worthy of a brief post. [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…]

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June 2, 2021 Leave a Comment

Choice Privileges: Stay Twice, Earn a $50 Gift Card/8000 Points (June 7 – Aug. 9, 2021)

Back yet again is the promotion from Choice Privileges that awards members with 8000 points after every two stays. Or, if you’re not interested in points you can redeem them for a $50 gift card for Amazon, Golf Town, Lowe’s, Best Buy or Esso. This is a good hotel promo to consider if you’re pondering any travel this summer, especially if it’s a road trip with multiple one night stays. [Read more…]

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June 2, 2021 3 Comments

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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May 16, 2021 1 Comment

Aeroplan Availability Check: March Break 2022 Departing Halifax

March Break 2022 may seem far away right now and the timeline for the resumption of leisure travel beyond Canada remains uncertain, but it still might be a good idea to explore your options if you tend to plan trips around the school calendar. I recently did some searching to see what shows up for Halifax departures using Aeroplan points. [Read more…]

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May 13, 2021 Leave a Comment

Air Miles Bonus Boom Promotion (May 13-26, 2021)

Air Miles is back with another Bonus Boom promotion that runs through the next couple of weeks. Although it’s the least exciting of the recurring multi-partner promos, it can still be an easy way to gather up a few extra miles from your regular spending so it’s worth checking out all the offers for your province. [Read more…]

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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

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