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This is the continuation of my series on the Aeroplan Distinction program. I previously wrote about the dSliver and dBlack elite statuses. Today, I will focus on the highest level, which is the dDiamond status, which will complete the Distinction program series….

I previously provided an analysis on two of the TD Aeroplan credit cards, the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card and TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card. This is a reminder that TD is offering a 2‑for‑1 reward flight offer if…

Air Canada is celebrating a few gold medals won by Canadians at the current 2014 Sochi Olympic Games. In celebration of the women’s bobsled gold medal win, you can also get 20% flights from anywhere in Canada to Beijing and…

It has been well-documented that people have trouble redeeming their Aeroplan points and getting a fair value. I wrote a post about how to maximize your Aeroplan points. In terms of Aeroplan, the bottom line is that you need to redeem…

In 2013, we were able to earn Aeroplan points to reach Distinction status. However, the credit card sign up bonuses didn’t apply. Click on the links to read more about the Distinction program, as well as the three elite status…

Since Chase Canada teamed up with Marriott Rewards with a 30,000 point sign up bonus (often up to 50,000) and first annual fee waived on its Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Card, it would be appropriate to breakdown the Marriott Rewards…

Just like HSBC and Laurentian Bank, it is slim pickings in terms of top credit cards at National Bank. But just like the latter two banks, there is a hidden gem somewhere. The National Bank World MasterCard has some interesting…

Best Western is quite prominent across the country so I believe it merits an analysis. Furthermore, Best Western Rewards points never expire (for members who reside in North, Central and South America, Asia and South Africa), which makes this program…

This is the continuation of my series on Air Canada Elite status. I previously wrote about the Prestige 25K and Elite 35K statuses. Today, I will focus on the next level, which is the Elite 50K status.

We just wrote about the Petro- Canada points program and previously about the Shoppers Optimum program. Not a Valentine’s Day promotion, but a great promotion leading into the weekend that runs on February 15 and 16, 2014 only.

For the ladies, I hope that you enjoy this day, whether you have a significant other or just spending time with family or friends. I must say, this is also a good time to travel since it is fairly cold…

UPDATE- The Petro-Points 6,000 points promotion mentioned below is only valid for Ontario residents only.  We previously wrote about the Esso Extra program. Today we will focus on the Petro-Points program since there is currently a very generous promotion. Until May 12, 2014, you…