With the 25+ credit cards I have, I use many of them to maximize my rewards for my different categories of purchases. I don’t like carrying around too many, so I recently bought a Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch to assist with that. Even though I use an iPhone, I can still pay with my watch…
New Marriott Award Chart and Redemptions
Marriott today released their new award chart that will apply August 1 to all SPG and Marriott properties. They have also released their new Hotel and Air packages. Overall, I would say I’m quite pleased, although there are some people that will disagree. Marriott Award Chart The new Marriott award chart ranges from 7,500-85,000 points.…
Summary of the Combined Starwood/Marriott Program
Back in April, Marriott and Starwood revealed their new consolidated rewards program. There are a ton of changes which you can see on their dedicated site. I’m still not sure why they decided to switch the programs in the middle of the year instead of January 1st, but anyways, here’s my summary of the most relevant…
Buy Starpoints with a 35% Discount – Last Sale Ever
In my opinion, Starpoints are the most valuable points currency out there. They can be redeemed for an incredible variety of airline and hotel redemptions. A shortcut to earning Starpoints are by buying them during promotions. Through July 20, you can get a 35% discount for purchases of 5,000 Starpoints or more. This is the highest discount…
A Debit Card with no foreign exchange and ATM withdrawal fees?!
The Stack Mastercard is now available, with no ATM Withdrawal Fees and no Foreign Transaction Fees! Apply here and earn $20 once you sign up. Earlier, this week. I ran into the Stack MasterCard, a prepaid card offered by a Toronto-based company. I’m not excited by prepaid cards – I’m civilized and have credit – unless…
Last Day – Earn 5x Miles on Amazon!
Aeroplan recently added Amazon.ca as a partner on their eStore. Since they just launched, they are running a promotion where you can earn 5x miles on purchases at amazon.ca. This ends tomorrow, May 1. To get these bonus points, you’ll have to click through to amazon via the Aeroplan eStore link. Earn 5x the miles…
HURRY – Last Chance to get the Starwood American Express Credit Card!
Update – This Offer is no longer available. View the current offer here – Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card Marriott and Starwood announced huge changes to their programs yesterday. Nearly all elements of the programs have been modified, including redemptions, elite status, and more. You can see all of these details on their dedicated site.…
Daily Getaways 2018 – My Thoughts
Daily Getaways are among one of my favourite deals. It’s hosted by the US Travel Association, and features a huge variety of travel deals through April and early May. You can get theme park tickets, hotel points, rental car free night certificates, and more. The first set of packages went on sale this morning. Daily…
My Overnight at the Virgin Alantic Clubhouse
There are definitely some things you can do with miles and points that are really exciting, like international first class or a presidential suite upgrade. Then, there are those really special experiences. Last month, Virgin Atlantic launched a pop-up campaign with onefinestay, where you could stay overnight at a private bedroom in their Heathrow Clubhouse…
$25+ of Groceries… Free!
Recently, there’s been a bread price-fixing scandal implicating several national retailers. Loblaws, having disclosed this to the Competition bureau, will receive immunity for the investigation. In return, they’ve decided to offer an incentive. $25 Loblaws Gift Card If you haven’t already gotten your card, it’s easy to do so. Visit loblawscard.ca to get one shipped to…
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