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VIA Rail Canada is introducing 2 new back-to-school products. The 2 products are for travellers aged 12 to 25 years old, as well as travellers aged 26 years old and above with an ISIC card. The 2 new products are…

Collecting points may not be for everyone, especially considering that it does require a little bit of research, work and constantly attention.

I have always advocated diversifying your points portfolio. One of the best ways to diversify your points portfolio is to earn transferable points to give you more flexibility to take advantage of different programs. I have decided to jump on the…

I’ve been on the Royal Caribbean once in the Caribbean. It was my first time on a cruise ship and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I heard a lot about people not wanting to go on a cruise…

The lack of airline competition in Canada has kept our airline prices a little more inflated than our neighbours down south. But I can’t help but think that even if there was more competition, the prices may not even change…

I’ve been on the Celebrity Cruise once in the Caribbean and I really enjoyed the experience. First of all, if you plan on going on a Celebrity Cruise more than once, you should definitely sign up for the loyalty program…

Porter Airlines has a loyalty points program called VIPorter. Every time you fly with Porter Airlines, you can earn points, depending on which flight that you book. You earn: 375 points = Firm Class (one-way flight) 750 points = Flexible…

There is an article on LinkedIn that suggests that business travellers are giving up loyalty programs. The main reasons causing this shift are: “blackout dates, broken promises and bait-and-switch games”. Price and convenience are becoming the priority instead. Personally, I…

An airport lounge that you can rest before your flight or during a layover is the Plaza Premium Lounge. There is also the Maple Leaf Lounges and Priority Pass Lounges.

WestJet is offering a double the WestJet dollars promotion on certain domestic flights. You will need to book your flight before August 29, 2014 and travel by October 31, 2014. Below is the list of destinations available for the 2x…

Oddly enough, Alitalia is a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards. Since it has the attention of American Express Canada, I believe that Alitalia merits a post.

Etihad Airways is a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards. Since it has the attention of American Express Canada, I believe that Etihad Airways merits a post.