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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Air Canada’s Cheap Year Round One-Way Airfare Halifax to London – Creative Itinerary Options
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…]
Ancestry Research as Travel Inspiration
Most of us have ancestral roots in various parts of the globe. For some, arrival in Canada was fairly recent and you might still have ties to your family’s original homeland. For others, the move was made centuries ago and the connection is much more remote. In either case, tracing your history can be a fascinating pursuit that might provide the inspiration for a very enjoyable future trip. [Read more…]
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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