American Airlines Flagship First Class is the only true First Class cabin offered by a major North American airline. To add unnecessary confusion, American Airlines also has domestic “First Class” seats. This product isn’t much better than premium economy, though, and it can be found on most intra-North American flights, as well as on some short-haul international flights. In this guide, … [Read more...]
Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points with a 40% Bonus
Marriott Bonvoy is the hotel loyalty program of choice for many Canadians, both for hotel bookings and for its flexibility to transfer to a huge variety of airline partners. Marriott Bonvoy has now launched its latest promotion for anyone looking to boost their points balance in preparation for spring travel and beyond. Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points with a 40% Bonus Marriott Bonvoy is offering a … [Read more...]
The Best Weekend Trips From Charlotte (With Restaurants And Things To Do)
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.The weekend’s coming up, and all you want to do is get away from town, go on a quick yet worthwhile adventure, and make memories instead of staying home. Well, we’ve got just the list of the best weekend trips from … [Read more...]
Review: Agora Doha, Marriott Autograph Collection
The Agora Doha is a boutique hotel nestled in Qatar’s new city of Lusail, and is a brand-new addition to Marriott’s Autograph Collection portfolio as of 2022. In This Post Agora Doha – Booking On average, you can expect to pay $625–725 QAR ($230–$269 CAD) per night at the Agora Doha. As one might expect, prices during the 2022 FIFA World Cup were inflated much further. When booking … [Read more...]
The 11 Best Ways to Fly Business Class to Europe on Points
Amongst points collectors, flying in business class to Europe remains one of the most popular travel objectives. After all, Europe is always a great destination to visit year-round, since it offers so much diversity in a relatively small geographical area. In this article, we’ll outline the best airlines for redeeming points for a luxurious flight across the Atlantic. For each airline, we’ll look … [Read more...]
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer: Spontaneous Escapes for February 2023
Singapore Airlines has just released its latest KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promotion for discounted award bookings on select Singapore Airlines flights worldwide. Between now and February 28, 2023, you can redeem KrisFlyer miles on a number of routes at a 30% discount. This time around, there are deals in economy, premium economy, and business class to a number of destinations throughout its … [Read more...]
Review: Shangri-La Vancouver
I booked a luxurious staycation at the Shangri-La Vancouver on New Year’s Eve 2022. This iconic property was the very first Shangri-La to open in Canada, and one that had caught my eye on numerous occasions since moving to the West Coast. My initial introduction to the Shangri-La brand was at the Toronto location, and I was looking forward to seeing how the Shangri-La Vancouver measured up. In … [Read more...]
Which Credit Cards Have Annual Credits?
Whether your strategy revolves around welcome bonuses, everyday earn rates, or perks for cardholders, the best credit cards generally have the highest annual fees. If the value is there, it’s worth shelling out for premium cards. But given the choice, we’d always prefer to reduce those costs whenever possible. First year free is great, but it isn’t forever. We can use signup incentives to justify … [Read more...]
Hyatt Amex US Offer: Spend $500, Get $100 at Canadian Hotels
A new Amex Offer has appeared on US-issued American Express cards that allows you to earn a $100 (USD) statement credit upon spending $500 (USD) by using your American Express cards at Hyatt hotels in Canada. The offer is valid for stays through to May 15, 2023. For anyone who dabbles in US credit cards, this is a great way to score a meaningful discount at a Canadian Hyatt hotel over the … [Read more...]
Review: Tokyo Marriott Hotel
For my first night in Tokyo on my Winter 2023 trip to Japan, I spent a night at the Tokyo Marriott Hotel. I was looking for a hotel that was relatively easy to access from Tokyo Haneda, as well as one that offered decent value for a short stay. My expectations going into my stay weren’t very high, especially when compared to some of Tokyo’s finer hotels. Nevertheless, I was looking forward to … [Read more...]
WestJet Launches New Domestic and Transborder Routes
WestJet has announced a flurry of new and resumed routes for its upcoming Summer 2023 schedule, including to destinations in Canada and the United States. Many of these routes will operate out of Edmonton, which will see a 50% increase in service compared to 2022 levels. The Calgary-based airline is also beefing up its domestic and transborder routes from other Western Canadian cities, including … [Read more...]
The Aeromexico Club Premier Round-the-World Award
One of the most compelling aspects of an airline loyalty program is when you’re able to book a round-the-world trip using points. In some cases, you can get incredible value, as long as you’re daring enough to learn the ins-and-outs of the program and how to maximize it. Some examples of this include a Star Alliance option with ANA Mileage Club and Oneworld multi-carrier award charts in British … [Read more...]
Booked: Six Airlines to South East Asia
After many years of seeking out many of the world’s best aspirational airline products, 2023 is set to be the year that I take aim at the last handful of business class and First Class experiences I haven’t flown yet. To that end, I’ve kicked off the year with a whirlwind trip of no fewer than six premium flights en route to and from South East Asia, as part of a trip that also lets me catch up … [Read more...]
Review: Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
I stayed for a night at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi during my trip to the Middle East, checking out the last of the trio of Marriott Bonvoy properties in Dubai’s Mina Seyahi district. From looking at the photos of the Westin, I was expecting a modern and nicely refurbished facility. Unfortunately, the reality was a lot less appealing, though the hotel still had its fair share of … [Read more...]
Plastiq, PaySimply, and More: Earn Points by Paying Bills
Whenever a juicy signup bonus is available on a credit card, it usually comes paired with a hefty minimum spending requirement. Depending on your personal finances, meeting it to unlock the welcome bonus can either be a breeze or possibly a significant hurdle. As you grow from a Miles & Points beginner to a more advanced participant, one of the most important lessons you learn is that minimum … [Read more...]
Upcoming Changes to the Boingo In-Flight Wi-Fi Mastercard Benefits
One very useful benefit given to cardholders of many Mastercard products is complimentary Wi-Fi through Boingo. The access is available at over one million hotspots around the world, both on the ground and in the air. While passengers could previously enjoy relatively unrestricted use of in-flight Wi-Fi on 26 airlines, there is an upcoming change that will significantly alter the benefit. As of … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic to Join SkyTeam on March 2, 2023
In Fall 2022, it was announced that Virgin Atlantic would join SkyTeam at some point in 2023. The date has been announced, and as of March 2, 2023, Virgin Atlantic will officially become SkyTeam’s newest member airline. This marks the first new addition to the alliance since 2014. While Virgin Atlantic has previously partnered with other SkyTeam airlines, such as Delta and Air France/KLM, this … [Read more...]
Which Bank Accounts Waive Credit Card Fees?
Big banks like to encourage you to do more business with them. Whether it’s more products, more expensive products, or more deposits, they want more, more, more, to earn your loyalty and dependence. As consumers in our own pursuit of more, we can benefit from this integration ourselves. The more you put into a bank, the more awards you can get out – the trick is making sure you’re still getting … [Read more...]
Review: Courtyard Edmonton Downtown
I visit Edmonton a few times per year to spend time with family and friends. Whenever I need a place to stay downtown, my go-to Marriott hotel to book is the Courtyard Edmonton Downtown. While it’s not the flashiest option available, and it certainly doesn’t compare to the JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District in terms of luxury, it’s a great spot to choose for a balance of location, value, and nice … [Read more...]
Amex US Hilton Cards: New Offers for Up to 165,000 Points!
Three of the four Hilton Honors co-branded credit cards issued by American Express US have just come out with new welcome bonuses that are amongst the best we’ve ever seen. The offers are available until April 5, 2023. The Amex US Hilton cards represent one of the best ways to diversify your hotel rewards game outside of Marriott Bonvoy. With these juicy welcome bonuses, you can unlock nights at … [Read more...]