Greetings from Easter Island, where I’ve finally to managed to find landline internet speeds slower than in-flight wifi. I can’t even check the speed on my phone because the latency test fails. The hotel has fantastic internet –  a whooping 0.4 mbps download. But I digress. It’s all about the Moai, right? I took LAN’s 787…
Hyatt Gift Cards for 18% Off!
My preferred hotel chain is Hyatt. Part of the reason why is that I get treated really well – for example my gigantic suite at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City. The other is that there are many ways to receive discounts on the standard rates at most Hyatt properties – through cash and points rates,…
Air China Availability Now Bookable With Aeroplan!
In the past few months, Aeroplan hasn’t been able to book flights on Copa Airlines, Avianca, Swiss, and Air China. Aeroplan claims that this is due to technical difficulties. However, a lot of people don’t believe that because no other programs have had trouble booking these airlines. It also seemed a little coincidental that all of these airlines…
Free CIBC Credit Score!
There are two main credit bureaus in Canada – Equifax and TransUnion. Until recently, it was nearly impossible to get a free credit score/report. Thankfully, many free services have popped up recently to help you to do that. Most recently, you can now get a free CIBC credit score through their mobile app. If you haven’t…
Transferwise Canada Review – The Best Currency Exchange Service!
When you think about wiring money internationally, Western Union usually comes into mind. However, you should know that their added fees make for a bad deal. This is the same with banks – their forex rates are not good at all. That’s where Transferwise comes in – a revolutionary service that provides the best rate. Why?…
Credit Cards offering Priority Pass Lounge Access
One of the reasons premium credit cards are worth it is because of the airport lounge access that certain cards provide. In Canada, some premium cards provide a Priority Pass membership to cardholders. Typical airport lounges charge $40-$60 for access, which is quite pricy if you’re just looking for an hour of quiet and some…
Laws Prohibiting Mile Expiry
Mile expiration is one of the biggest mistake any points collector can make. However, I was doing some reading on the recent legislation in Ontario and Quebec regarding loyalty programs. Ontario Bill 47 (Protecting Rewards Points Act), was passed last December. It restricts loyalty programs from implementing expiration rules based on time alone. This means…
Reader Meetup in Vancouver
ALL SLOTS ARE NOW FULL. I WILL EMAIL YOU IF YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED WITHIN THE NEXT 48 HOURS. I held a meet up in Toronto a few months ago which was a lot of fun, so I’ve decided to hold another one here in Vancouver. If you want to join me Monday night (around…
Buy Starwood Points: 35% Discount!
In terms of absolute value, SPG points are the most valuable. That’s partly due to flexibility, but also because they transfer at such a good ratio to other programs. The latest promotion allows you to buy Starwood points with a 35% discount. I highly recommend using SPG credit cards for all everyday purchases that don’t…
See Flight Schedules Quickly with this Trick
With complex tickets and fare construction, I use ITA Matrix. For simpler searches, I use Google Flights. One part of (award) booking is getting all the segments to align up just right, so being able to pull up flight schedules quickly makes that easier. You could use Expertflyer, but that’s a paid tool and requires…
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