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[PROMOTION] IHG PointsBreak (September 29, 2014 – November 30, 2014) (expired)
IHG Rewards has released its list of specific hotels that qualify for the PointsBreak promotion where you only need to use 5,000 points to redeem for a reward night. IHG hotels can range from 10,000 points to 50,000 points for a reward night,…
Ottawa’s Hidden Gem, a Sweet Travel Spot for Fall
I recently has my first experience at an apple orchard in Osgoode, Ontario situated right outside of Ottawa. Fall is coming, and we will usually think of Halloween, pumpkins and hayrides. Over the weekend, we decided to explore the outskirts of Ottawa…
[ANALYSIS] New Tiers to WestJet Rewards
WestJet has a program called WestJet Rewards, which is revamping its program by introducing 3 new loyalty tiers that will be effective on October 29, 2014. The elite statuses have been renamed to the following: Teal, Silver and Gold.
[PROMOTION] Bonus points for staying at Best Western
Best Western Rewards is offering its fall promotion. Basically, if you make your reservation online by choosing the “Best Value” or “Web Special” rates, you can save up to 20% off the hotel’s “Flexible Rate”. Furthermore, you will receive 1,000…
[PROMOTION] 20,000 Sign Up Bonus Points with CIBC Aerogold Infinite Visa Card (expired on December 31, 2014)
The design on the CIBC Aerogold Infinite Visa Card has changed and there is a higher than normal bonus sign up from 15,000 to 20,000 points. Below are the highlights of the credit card: $120 annual fee Earn 15,000 sign up…
[DISCONTINUED] CIBC Aerogold Visa Card
It appears that the CIBC Aerogold Visa Card has been discontinued. $120 annual fee $50 for supplementary cardholders Earn 15,000 points after your first card purchase Earn 1.5 points for every $1 spent at select CIBC Bonus Rewards establishments, gas, grocery and…
Costco to Switch from American Express to MasterCard
American Express already discontinued its credit card that was affiliated with Costco, so I guess it was only a matter of time before Costco stops accepting American Express all-together. The negotiations between American Express and Costco have broken down. In…
[ANALYSIS] 50,000 Sign Up Bonus Marriott Rewards Points
The sign up bonus on the Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Card has always been 30,000 sign up bonus points on the Chase Canada website. However, the FlyerTalk forum has always has threads about getting the 50,000 sign up bonus points by…
[AIRLINE] Air Canada Jumps on the Baggage Fee Bandwagon
After fellow WestJet airlines make a move to stamp on $25 for first checked bags, Air Canada decides to jump on the bandwagon days following. The fees started applying on September 18, 2014 for flights as of November 2, 2014 to…
[PROMOTION] 15,000 Sign Up Bonus Points with RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum (expired on October 31, 2014)
The RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum is offering a higher than usual sign up bonus. The sign up bonus is temporary increased from 10,000 to 15,000 points. Below are the highlights of the credit card: $150 annual fee $75 for each…
[PROMOTION] 25,000 Sign Up Bonus with the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card (expired October 31, 2014)
Unfortunately, for the time being, none of the co-branded Aeroplan credit cards have their annual fee waived. So I will be holding off singing up for any of those Aeroplan cards for now. I will stick with the American Express…
[PROMOTIONS] Bonus Esso Extra Points (expired on November 10, 2014)
With the price of gas still high (but at least holding steady), I’m always looking for ways to earn more bonus points on my gas spending to soften the blow. Between September 16, 2014 and November 10, 2014 Esso Extra is…
