It may feel like the end of summer is fast approaching, but there’s still plenty of time to squeeze in a getaway.If you’re thinking about a last-minute road trip that includes a car rental, Aeroplan is offering members the chance to get up to 50,000 points back when they book and redeem on Aeroplan’s member-exclusive platform.To be eligible for this offer, Aeroplan members must register and book … [Read more...]

Most landlords refuse to take credit or even debit cards as payment. Frankly, there’s little upside for landlords to do so, given that they’d have to pay merchant fees each time you pay with a card.Rent is therefore one of the few major expenses you couldn’t charge to your cards, and as rent in Canada continues to soar, it’s a pity that you couldn’t use it to get credit card perks to ease the … [Read more...]

The Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite* Card is one of the flagship products for the Bank of Nova Scotia, and as such, the bank’s made sure that it’s supercharged with features that its clients, especially those who love to travel, will like.A highlight among these features is the card’s offering of no foreign transaction fees, a benefit which is becoming a rarity in the Canadian credit card … [Read more...]

This article may contain paid links where we make a small commission for purchases you make from links that you click from this article. By purchasing through our links, you support us at no additional cost. Thank you for your support ❤️. For more details, read the disclosure page.Officially called Kailua-Kona, this town is situated on the western coast of the Big Island. Kona was once a small … [Read more...]

Over the years, Scene+ has evolved from a rewards program that gets you free cinema tickets and fast food to one of Canada’s leading players in the loyalty space.This evolution of the program has made Scotiabank’s suite of credit cards, most of which are tethered to Scene+, more attractive.In this guide, we’ll provide an overview of the various Scene+ cards being offered by Scotiabank to help you … [Read more...]

World of Hyatt and American Airlines AAdvantage have a unique partnership that can be quite beneficial for members of both programs, especially when the two companies announce a reciprocal Fast Track Status Match challenge,Similar to previous challenges, elite members from both programs currently have the opportunity to earn instant status with the other program, and then work to maintain this … [Read more...]

Monthly bills are a reality of life, and unfortunately, with inflation and other factors, the cost of these bills has only increased, as has the cost of living expenses in general. Given this, it’s no surprise that many of us are trying to find ways to save on these recurring costs.The good news is that with a little knowledge you can leverage the right credit card to save a small portion off your … [Read more...]

This article may contain paid links where we make a small commission for purchases you make from links that you click from this article. By purchasing through our links, you support us at no additional cost. Thank you for your support ❤️. For more details, read the disclosure page.Oh what a loaded question! Recently a friend asked about my honest opinions about Santorini and it’s one of those … [Read more...]

This article may contain paid links where we make a small commission for purchases you make from links that you click from this article. By purchasing through our links, you support us at no additional cost. Thank you for your support ❤️. For more details, read the disclosure page.In this guide, we’ll uncover the secrets of Choice Hotels corporate codes and discounts, and more importantly, how you … [Read more...]

Royal Air Maroc is giving Canadians another option for flying to Casablanca this winter. Morocco’s largest carrier is expanding its transatlantic network with a new three times weekly non-stop service between Casablanca (CMN) and Toronto (YYZ) beginning December 8, 2024.Royal Air Maroc Launches New Casablanca–Toronto RouteRoyal Air Maroc is set to launch flights between Toronto Pearson … [Read more...]

In this Head-to-Head, we’re going to compare two top-tier travel cards: the Scotiabank Platinum American Express® Card and the RBC® Avion Visa Infinite Privilege†.In exploring these two premium cards, we’ll look at the lesser-appreciated Scotiabank Scene+ program and the valuable and flexible RBC Avion Rewards program to see how much of a factor these currencies play in determining a winner in … [Read more...]

RBC Avion has kicked off the month of August with its first American Airlines AAdvantage transfer bonus in well… a long time! And it’s certainly one worth looking at, especially if you have your eyes set on some aspirational flight redemptions.RBC Avion puts on occasional transfer bonuses to its airline partner programs, which is the best time to transfer points if you have a redemption in mind. … [Read more...]

BMO has just released a new set of limited-time offers on a pair of its AIR MILES credit cards, letting you earn up to 3,000 AIR MILES,† worth up to $316 (all figures in CAD).For this round, the welcome bonuses on the BMO AIR MILES®† World Elite®* Mastercard®* and BMO AIR MILES®† Mastercard®* have increased.BMO AIR MILES®† World Elite®* Mastercard®*: Up to 3,000 AIR MILES†The BMO AIR MILES®† World … [Read more...]

Canadians will soon be able to fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Palm Springs (PSP) and San Diego (SAN) on Porter Airlines. Porter Airlines has announced the upcoming debut of non-stop flights to both destinations beginning in December 2024.Porter will fly from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to San Diego (SAN) year-round starting December 9, 2024, with four-times-weekly flights. The … [Read more...]

This article may contain paid links where we make a small commission for purchases you make from links that you click from this article. By purchasing through our links, you support us at no additional cost. Thank you for your support ❤️. For more details, read the disclosure page.London, Baby! London is one of our favorite cities in the whole world. It’s a glorious melting pot of cultures, … [Read more...]

WestJet and Yukon-based Air North have announced a new partnership that will help increase access to Northern communities in Canada.The two airlines have launched an interline agreement, which means starting July 31, 2024, you can book a single ticket with a connected itinerary on both airlines, only check in once, and have your bags through-checked so you don’t have to pick them up on a … [Read more...]

Having loved our trip to Zion National Park last year and Volcanoes National Park this year, my family and I had been wanting to hit up a few more national parks before my daughter’s free Every Kid Outdoors pass expired.Looking for something a bit different, we decided on visiting Sequoia National Park to see the giant sequoias. Then, since Yosemite and Kings Valley National Parks were also … [Read more...]

Porter Airlines offers travellers a choice of fare types across the airline’s economy-only cabins. Some of the fares offer more flexibility and benefits for a higher price, while others are quite restrictive and only provide the most basic of services at a lower cost.In this article, we’ll go over each Porter Airlines fare type, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each to help you determine … [Read more...]

Porter Airlines has announced two new routes to Las Vegas this winter and one of them means Canadians will soon be able to fly direct from the Nation’s Capital to Nevada’s playground.Porter will operate four non-stop flights daily between Ottawa (YOW) and Las Vegas (LAS) beginning November 1, 2024. Non-stop service from Montreal (YUL) to Las Vegas (LAS) will begin the following day, November 2, … [Read more...]

Before heading out on a trip abroad, there are many things that you need to organize. You need to plan your flight, your accommodations, your transport, and how you’re going to pay for it all.Despite the rise in credit card use and acceptance around the world, the reality is that many countries are still very reliant on cash.Given this, today, let’s take a look at six of the best ways you can turn … [Read more...]