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Lounge access can easily make your travels way more comfortable, because we all had our share of discomfort at airports. So having a credit card that gives you unlimited access to lounges can be a great perk to have. Today,…

Recently, I have been questioned by a frequent Costco customer who travels between U.S. and Canada whether or not he is able to use his Capital One Platinum MasterCard in the U.S. The simple answer is no, he would need…

As a business owner, it is almost a standard to try and expense everything on your corporate credit cards and rack up the reward points that go along with it. Some companies allow their employees to pay for business related…

It is always important to diverse our points portfolio in order to maximize our rewards. Depending on what our purchases are, we can choose the preferred loyalty program to maximize our possible earnings. Let’s put our focus on those who…

It is well-known that flying on airlines from the United States is generally cheaper than flying from Canadian airlines. American Airlines is a Oneworld alliance member. Personally, I collect Avios points with British Airways Executive Club that I can use…

With so many airline loyalty programs out there, it is so difficult to decide which one is best for your travel needs. Recently, my parents have left on a trip to Asia and as I was helping them at the…

In Canada, there are 3 main lounges that you can access at the airports: Maple Leaf Lounge, Plaza Premium Lounge and Priority Pass. I often get questions on what are the benefits of having lounge access. Here is a list of some…

Over the past years, I’ve learned that some measures of communication just aren’t feasible and cost effective when you’re travelling (halfway across the world). When I travelled with the family to Asia, we made a call back home from the…

With Nordstrom starting to open up in Canada, I see them putting some pressure on the Hudson Bay Company, who have a rewards program called the Hudson’s Bay Rewards. So today, we will talk about the different ways that you…

If you’re into car rental loyalty programs, here’s another one to take into consideration, the Budget Frequent Renter program. They have split the benefits of this program into an individual and company account, I’m guessing because the rewards for each…

Sometimes, it may not be easy to travel depending on many factors, whether it is the weather or if the aircraft is in operating condition and so on. For those living in colder climates, such as us Canadians, it makes…

Having airlines from the United States, operate out of Canada can really help reduce the cost of travel. Not only because it is generally cheaper to fly with airlines from the United States, they help the competition.