A favourite Sobeys Air Miles promotion is back again. If you are keen to boost your Air Miles balance (or save on gas) this is something of which you should definitely take advantage. There is also a Blue Weekend promo at Lawtons Drugs which is a convenient departure from the Friday-only deals of the past. [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…]
Airmilesshops Referral Bonus – Up To 1000 Air Miles (Until March 23, 2021)
Air Miles members recently received an email with an interesting offer. When someone uses your referral link to make their very first qualifying online purchase through airmilesshops.ca, you’ll receive 200 bonus miles. The person you refer receives 50 bonus miles, and you can refer up to five people. I’m not sure if this is a targeted promo but all members of this household received it. [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…]
Air Miles Bonus Boom Promotion (February 4-17, 2021)
Another Bonus Boom from Air Miles is here. You’ll get 95 bonus miles for completing 3 offers. While it’s not the mother of all Air Miles promotions, it’s definitely worth a look if you’ll be shopping at any Air Miles partners over the next couple of weeks. [Read more…]
In Defence of Useless Souvenirs
Are you a souvenir person? Must it have a practical purpose? Does it need to be made locally? Travellers have varying opinions on the matter and mine has evolved over time. I thought I’d explore the topic a little further during this period of limited travel when many people might be reminiscing about past trips. [Read more…]
The Questionable Legality of Canadians Applying For U.S. Credit Cards with a Mail Forwarding Address
For those not content to limit themselves to the Canadian credit card market, the tempting sign-up bonuses in the United States can prove too strong to resist. In this post I would just like to raise a few questions that anyone looking to expand their points and miles horizons southward should perhaps give at least a passing thought or three. [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…]
Save 30% on Choice Privileges Point Purchases (until February 12, 2021)
Choice Privileges is back with another promotion for purchasing points. This one is the 30% discount we’ve seen previously. The other familiar promo is a 40% bonus. These deals can be be worthwhile if you’re able to later use the points for high value redemptions. The uncertainty around travel definitely makes this type of offer less interesting but it’s still worth a look. [Read more…]
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