Author: Matt

Matt has been an avid points collector since 1992 (an elementary school student), when his dad signed up for the new (at the time) Air Miles program. Since then, Matt took a keen interest in learning how the miles and points world works. He quickly found out that there is a lot of value in leveraging miles and points to fund his passion for travelling.

[PROMOTION] Fairmont Hotels and Resorts (expired on September 30, 2014)

ByMatt

Until September 30, 2014 you can take advantage of several promotions. Unfortunately, the discount is subject to availability at time of reservation and there are some blackout dates. Members booking the Fairmont President’s Club exclusive offer may be required to present identification at check-in to receive an additional 5% off.

[TRAVEL] Tips for Your Trips

ByMatt

Today’s post is inspired by this blog post.

Below are some recommendations on what to keep in mind when you travel.

1. Remember to carry enough cash

I am a big fan of using credit cards to get the most value out of my spending, but often times, we run into places that do not take debit or credit cards. Furthermore, most Canadian credit cards charge foreign transaction fees, so be careful with that. Look for the Chase Canada credit cards without transaction fees.