The Andaz Ottawa is my current favourite hotel. I have been raving about the property to all of my travel friends, and those who don’t do the hostel travel life quite agree with me. I had a three night stay a few days ago, and fell in love with the property. Having opened just recently…
Air Canada Launches Two New Routes to Europe From YVR!
Air Canada has been on a huge international expansion lately. Their low cost arm, Air Canada Rouge, has been performing well, creating routes that would not have existed previously due to cost constraints. As well, their new Boeing 787 aircraft has fantastic fuel efficiency, allowing for new city pairs. In September 2016, they launched six new…
I got Financial Reviewed by American Express! In Canada!
We’ve heard many stories about the American Express Financial Review … in the States. As Canadians, we’re 90% smaller in population than the US, but is the review process the same? I currently have three American Express cards – one which I’ve held for quite a long time, as well as the American Express Platinum Business and Gold…
RBC Avion Transfer Bonuses!
I’ve recently picked up an RBC Avion Visa Infinite, and I’m quite in love with it. One of the best promotions are their avion transfer bonuses, two of which are currently running. RBC Avion, in my opinion, is the best alternative to American Express Membership Rewards, as they’re both transferrable currencies with a variety of…
Aeroplan Change Fees Increasing? Meh.
A month from today, December 6, Aeroplan change fees will be adjusted for members. I haven’t written about this when it first came up, so here are my thoughts. Aeroplan Change Fees (Prior to Dec 6, 2016) Aeroplan has had their current fee structure for the longest time. Any changes or cancellations for tickets more…
40% Off ALL AIRFARES! ACT FAST!
Update: Take a close look at the pending charges on your credit cards. Edreams is very, very buggy and I’ve heard mixed reports. Only certain airlines work. Update 2: Looks like it’s dead 🙁 Reading a couple sites, I found a really interesting deal that I thought that I’d share. If you’ve heard, the Egyptian…
Credit Cards and Identity Theft
The last thing on most people’s mind when thinking about miles/points is credit card fraud. There are always stories in the news, but I’ve never had it happen firsthand before until now. A family member got a call from MBNA Canada about an attempt to withdraw a few thousand dollars as a cash advance from an ATM. I’m…
35% off SPG Resort Redemptions!
Starwood is offering 35% off points redemptions at selected resort properties through February 28, 2017. This is a promotion they’ve offered for the past few years. SPG has a lot of luxury properties, but have quite high redemption rates for those properties. However, with these discounts, they become a lot more palatable. I earn most of…
Get 4% Back on all Foreign Transaction Purchases!
I’ve recently picked up the Rogers Platinum MasterCard. It is currently one of the best cards for Canadians to get right now, because they’re offering a whopping 4% on all foreign currency transactions. This card is issued by Rogers Bank, which is the financial services company set up by the Canadian telecom provider. To provide a brief background, this…
27% Discount on Hyatt Gift Cards!
I’ve written previously about Gift Card Spread, where you can buy gift cards at a significant discount. Gift Card Spread is currently offering Hyatt e-gift cards at 27% off. Hyatt e-Gift Cards are delivered electronically and can be used at most properties within the US and Canada. This is the highest discount I have ever seen, and I’m…
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