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[HOTEL REVIEW] Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza (Victoria, British Columbia)
I recently stayed at the Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza in Victoria, British Columbia. Other than when I was a kid, I never stayed at a Best Western myself. Prior to reserving the hotel, I signed up for a points…
[ANALYSIS] Esso Extra (Part 1)
If spend a lot on gas, a program that gives a decent return is the Esso Extra program. There is a current 250 points sign up bonus. Furthermore, until November 11, 2013, you can earn 2x points on regular grade…
[TRAIN] VIA Preference (Part 1)
I used to take the train fairly frequently, at least a return trip once a month. I definitely prefer the train over the bus, so when I did not have a car, the train was pretty much my main source…
[ANALYSIS] The AMEX SPG Preferred Guest Credit Card
Currently, AMEX is running a 21,000 Starpoints sign up bonus if you have a friend or family member who can refer you the card. Otherwise, the regular sign up bonus is only 10,000. So far, this is the highest sign…
[PROMOTION] 5x Aeroplan Points at the eStore (expired)
For 5 days only (October 24, 2013 – October 28, 2013), you can earn 5x Aeroplan points by marking purchases at the eStore. This would be a great time to start your Christmas shopping if you already know what you…
[PROMOTION] 45,000 Avios Points (expired)
Sign up for the RBC British Airways Visa Infinite credit card before November 30, 2013 and earn 45,000 Avios points, which goes into your British Airways Executive Club membership rewards program. For some reason this promotion does not show up…
[ANALYSIS] American Express AeroplanPlus Gold vs. Platinum Card
To cut to the chase, it’s a close call between AMEX AeroplanPlus Gold Card over the AMEX AeroplanPlus Platinum Card. It will depend on your spending habits. I’ll explain. But before I describe the cards, keep in mind that you…
Credit Cards for Newcomers and Students
UPDATE- Check out our list of Top Student Credit Cards. Whether you are a newcomer to Canada, a student just getting out of school with no income or whatever you situation is that prevents you from applying for a credit…
[ANALYSIS] Air Miles
Air Miles does not have the reputation of being a very lucrative loyalty points program, but it does have some gems. You can sign up for Air Miles here. Air Mile points can be redeem for a variety of rewards,…
[ANALYSIS] American Express Gold Rewards Card
American Express has a promotion for 25,000 membership rewards points sign up bonus. This is the highest sign up bonus ever for the American Express Gold Rewards Card. It does not specify when this promotion will expire, so now is the time…
[ANALYSIS] CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card
Even though CIBC is not completely losing Aeroplan, it will only be a matter of time probably before they are fully separated from Aeroplan. So CIBC is preparing for life without Aeroplan by ramping up its own program called Aventura.…
hellO Canada!
Welcome to Pointshogger! Our very first post. I have been following a few fellow bloggers extensively about how to earn loyalty points to reduce the cost of traveling. The mains ones I follow are: The Points Guy Loyalty Lobby Frugal…