When planning a domestic or international trip, one component that adds extra costs is renting a car, campervan, or RV.The costs associated with renting a vehicle can add up quickly, with fuel, insurance, and daily fees all contributing to the total. You’ll also tend to incur a one-way fee, if you don’t plan on returning to your point of origin.Fortunately, you can significantly reduce the cost of … [Read more...]

In September 2023, Air France KLM and Etihad Airways announced details of an expanded partnership, which included enhanced codeshare and interline agreements and greater collaboration between the airlines’ operations and loyalty programs. However, the airlines have now launched reciprocal earning and redeeming privileges to the relationship, and the most exciting part is being able to redeem Air … [Read more...]

To bridge the gap across the Indian Ocean from Mumbai to Mauritius, my wife Ashley and I flew Vistara A321neo business class. This would become my second flight with the airline, as we’d flown the regional A320 business class product earlier in the trip.  I was particularly excited about this flight, as I’d heard great things about Vistara’s international business class, and I was keen to try … [Read more...]

Buying points from airline loyalty programs can be a good way to top up your balance for a premium redemption, or to provide access to points programs that are otherwise difficult to acquire. From now through to November 27, 2023, American Airlines is offering up to a 50% discount when you buy AAdvantage miles. While many airlines offer frequent sales on their currencies, this is a comparatively … [Read more...]

Home to five of America’s most beautiful national parks, Utah is a natural wonderland for adults and kids alike. From mountains and rivers to canyons, sand dunes, and caves, there’s plenty to explore and to do. With only a week to spare for a family trip, we decided to keep it simple and focus on Zion National Park, and the towns of Kanab, Utah, and Page, Arizona. Read on to see how we spent our … [Read more...]

Hilton Honors doles out Free Night Rewards as a perk on its suite of US-issued co-branded credit cards.  What makes Hilton’s Free Night Rewards unique when compared to those offered by other hotel credit cards is that they can offer exceptional value if used strategically. In this guide, we’ll look at 12 great redemptions with Hilton Free Night Rewards at some of the brand’s finest … [Read more...]

Before our flight from Mumbai to Mauritius, the second major leg of our trip, we made a pitstop in the Adani Lounge Mumbai (Eastern Wing). With a few hours to spare before our flight, we decided to visit and see what the lounge was all about. In This Post Adani Lounge Mumbai (Eastern Wing) – Access & Entry The Adani Lounge Mumbai (Eastern Wing) is situated within the international … [Read more...]

Through engaging with the Hilton Honors loyalty program, you can earn elite status and enjoy perks and benefits during your hotel stays. Hilton has some of the easiest routes to earning elite status in the game, particularly through hotel activity and by holding and using the right credit cards. In this guide, we’ll take a thorough look at the Hilton Honors elite status program, including how to … [Read more...]

AIR MILES has released its Black Friday offers, which have the potential to be quite lucrative. This time, you can earn a nice chunk of bonus miles by making an eligible purchase through AIR MILES Travel, and you can also pad your balance by making online purchases through AIR MILES Shops with elevated earning rates. Earn Up to 2,500 Bonus AIR MILES for Black Friday AIR MILES has released its … [Read more...]

This article may contain affiliate links where we make a small commission for purchases you make from links that you click from this article. For more details, read the disclosure page.It’s no secret that Florence is Italy’s most popular tourist destination with Rome, and for many good reasons!  The cradle of the Italian Renaissance, Florence has been chosen as a home by many distinguished … [Read more...]

Following the conclusion of our trek in Nepal, we headed to India for a quick two-night stop in Mumbai before heading onwards to Mauritius. We opted to stay at the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, nestled along the renowned Juhu Chowpatty Beach. This property flaunts beautiful views of the Arabian Sea, and since opening in 2002, it has earned its reputation as a popular luxury destination within … [Read more...]

Earning elite status with airlines can deliver extremely valuable benefits along your travels. Depending on your level of status, you can enjoy perks like unlimited lounge access, extra baggage, and priority services when travelling in any class of service. One question that frequently comes up is how to achieve Star Alliance Gold status with as minimal effort as possible. In This … [Read more...]

In this edition of Head-to-Head, we’ll compare the two Mastercard products issued by Rogers Bank: the Rogers Mastercard (formerly the Rogers Connections Mastercard) and the Rogers World Elite® Mastercard. Both cards offer cash back on purchases, no annual fees, and useful perks that are especially beneficial for those who use Rogers products and services. Let’s put the cards up against each other … [Read more...]

The primary motivation for our trip to Nepal was to head into the Himalayas for a trek. This time, our destination was Langtang National Park, one of the trekking areas that’s relatively close to Kathmandu. We had an outstanding time, and in this article, I’ll share some insight into our week-long journey into the Himalayas. In This Post Booking Our Langtang Trek When it comes to booking … [Read more...]

One financial product that’s proliferated the market in the past few years is the “pay-over-time” installment plan. Customers who need to make a large purchase are offered the choice to make payment plans with a fixed monthly fee, instead of carrying a balance forward and being subject to a card’s interest rate. While we always recommend paying off your credit card balance in full each month to … [Read more...]

I’m often asked about the best Canadian credit cards for travel. The answer always depends on a number of factors: your travel goals, your appetite for annual fees, the current signup bonuses, etc. As much as a one-size-fits-all solution seems too good to be true, I always find myself coming back to the same recommendations, as the best cards rise to the top on any occasion. Here are four Canadian … [Read more...]

One of the key features of the premium Aeroplan co-branded credit cards is the ability to roll over unused Status Qualifying Miles (SQM) and eUpgrades to the following year. Rolling over unused SQM gives you a boost on qualifying for Aeroplan Elite Status again, and rolling over eUpgrades can be helpful for flying in Air Canada business class at a steep discount. In This … [Read more...]

Amongst the major hotel loyalty programs, World of Hyatt is renowned for the generous benefits it offers to elite members. Guests with the program’s top-tier Globalist status enjoy a wide range of perks, such as waived resort fees, suite upgrades, free breakfast, and lounge access, amongst others. Another unique perk afforded to Globalists is Guest of Honor, through which you can share your … [Read more...]

ITA Airways is the largest airline in Italy, and is currently in the process of being integrated into the Lufthansa Group. In July 2023, it became possible to book award flights with ITA Airways through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. However, you can also now book flights with ITA Airways with Air France KLM Flying Blue, which gives you another opportunity to use miles for direct flights … [Read more...]

Hello from Easter Island! I’m enjoying some time in South America and the South Pacific with my partner Jessy. We’re here to tick some far-flung destinations off of our bucket lists, as well as experience a different type of travel than what we’ve done recently. This trip is a bit shorter and less exhaustive than, say, our honeymoon and pre-honeymoon trips, but it’s one that we’ve been looking … [Read more...]