Canadian Travel Hacking

Month: September 2013

  • MasterCard Priceless Cities program – Toronto, Ontario

    The MasterCard Priceless Cities program has discounts for food, travel, shopping etc. for MasterCard holders.  These are not free offers, but are discounted offers or offers available only to MasterCard holders.

    Mastercard promo.
    Mastercard promo.

    Here are some of the great offers for Toronto:

    20% Off Starwood Hotels & Resorts “Best Available Offer”

    20 percent off Starwood Hotels and Resorts Best Available Offer

    Book now and receive your choice of 2 complimentary amenities in addition to 20% off at select Starwood hotel chains around the world

    Complimentary Valet Parking at Aventura Mall

    Complimentary Valet Parking at Aventura Mall

    Spend $200 or more on your MasterCard card in one day at Aventura Mall and receive free valet parking!

    Aventura Mall, Aventura

    Dec 31, 2012 – Dec 31, 2013

    Save at More Than 35 Sawgrass Mills® Retailers

    Save at More Than 35 Sawgrass Mills® Retailers

    Get your free Priceless Offers Guide and start saving with great offers at Sawgrass Mills!

    Sawgrass Mills, Sunrise

    Save at over 30 Woodbury Common Premium Outlets® retailers

    Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

    Get your free Priceless Offers Guide and start saving with amazing offers at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets!

    Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Central Valley, NY

    Jan 23 – Dec 31, 2013

    30% off a 5-Course Chef’s Tasting Menu for 6 at Tundra Restaurant

    30% off a 5-Course Chef's Tasting Menu for 6 at Tundra Restaurant

    You and 5 friends can enjoy a delicious 5-course chef’s tasting menu in a private dining room, featuring a variety of fresh ingredients with professional wine pairings by a sommelier

    Tundra Restaurant, Toronto

    Save 20% at select top Toronto restaurants

    Thumbnail Image

    Purchase gift certificates for an exquisite selection of top restaurants from Dine.TO and get 20% off, exclusively for MasterCard® members

    Jan 01 – Dec 31, 2013

    $10 off* CN Tower EdgeWalk

    $10 off* CN Tower EdgeWalk

    Hurry – limited quantities available! Book now and receive $10 off* up to 2 EdgeWalk ticket purchases.

    CN Tower, Toronto

    20% off a Haircut with a Complimentary Hair Treatment at April Maloney Salon

    20% off a Haircut with a Complimentary Hair Treatment

    Touch-up your natural beauty and get a great back to school look with a discount on a haircut and a complimentary hair treatment

    April Maloney Salon, Toronto

    20% Off CN Tower General Admission for 4

    CN Tower General Admission for 4

    Purchase any combination of 4 adult and child/senior tickets to receive 20% off admission and enjoy the world-famous CN Tower

    CN Tower, Toronto

    20% off Ontario Science Centre admission

    Ontario Science Centre

    Save 20% on general admission from February 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014

    Ontario Science Centre, Toronto

    Feb 01, 2013 – Jan 31, 2014

    Get a Free 30-Mins. with the Purchase of 30-Mins. at SPiN

    Get a Free 30-Mins. with the Purchase of 30-Mins. at SPiN

    Enjoy an hour of play at the cost of 30 minutes, seven days a week until 7pm

    SPiN, Toronto

     

  • Both TD and CIBC will offer Aeroplan co-branded credit cards – Starts January 2014

    CIBC + TD = Aeroplan co-branded credit Cards!

    Aeroplan deal!
    Aeroplan deal!

    Aeroplan announced today that:

    We are delighted to confirm two exciting program developments: the addition of TD as our new credit card issuer, and the extension of our long-standing credit card partnership with CIBC.

    This means that CIBC will continue to offer Aerogold credit cards. And starting in January 2014, both TD and CIBC will offer Aeroplan co-branded credit cards, providing members with more earning options and benefits than ever.

    In December, following the closing of the arrangements between TD and CIBC, some cardholders will remain with their existing CIBC Aerogold credit cards and some will transition to TD*.

    TD will become Aeroplan’s primary financial services partner and credit card issuer, under an amended version of the agreement announced previously, while CIBC will also continue to be an issuer of Aeroplan credit cards. Aimia also announced entering into a purchase agreement with TD and CIBC, under which TD will acquire approximately half of the current Aeroplan card portfolio and CIBC will retain the balance, comprised of Aeroplan cardholders who have broader banking relationships with CIBC.

  • Instant Hilton HHonors Silver & Gold after 4 stays

    I am a Hilton Gold member and I love it – free breakfast and WIFI!

    GOLD STATUS IS ON YOUR HORIZON WITH HILTON HHONORS
    GOLD STATUS IS ON YOUR HORIZON WITH HILTON HHONORS

    Now you can have it too.

    Hilton HHonors has a Gold fast track offer that grants you instant Silver status. You need just four says after signing up for this offer to get your account upgraded from Silver to Gold and to keep it all the way until 2015.

    Silver is a base level elite status with Hilton HHonors and comes up with the following benefits:

    – 15% bonus on base points earned

    – 5th night free on awards

    – Late check out (based on availability & spouse stays for free

    – Complimentary fitness center & health club access

    – Free water at hotels

    If you are planning to have any stays with Hilton hotels in the next year or so, it definitely would be worthwhile trying to get the four stays in within 90 days of signing up for this offer to get your account upgraded to Gold status.

    You can access this offer on Hilton’s website here. This offer is targeted to Accenture employees, but anybody can sign up for it.

  • Toronto to China – $728 roundtrip after taxes | Up to March 2014

    Flights from Toronto to Beijing and Shanghai, China just experienced a 25-30% price drop below their usual bottom price.

    Toronto to China flight deals.
    Toronto to China flight deals.

    These fares to China look to be available on a large variety of dates between September 2013 and March 2014.

    Use Kayak.com to find the best availability: http://www.kayak.com/flights/#/YYZ-PVG/2013-10-27-flexible/2013-11-06-flexible

    Look for the flights on United with 1 stop each way in Chicago or Newark. The total travel time should be around 16-17 hours each way.

    Source

  • Enterprise is back with $9.99 Weekends special – Ends May 14, 2014

    Enjoy weekend rates starting from $9.99 per day* when you rent from Friday through Monday at participating neighbourhood locations. Special rate includes 100 kilometres per day.

    Enterprise deals.
    Enterprise deals.

    Terms and Conditions

    *Valid at participating neighbourhood locations in Canada only for rentals reserved in advance. Rental must begin end on or before 14 May 2014. Offer rate of $9.99 per day applies to Economy or Compact cars rented on Friday or Saturday and ending the following Monday, and includes 100 kilometres per day. For certain locations, including but not limited to Winnipeg, Regina, Thunder Bay, Saskatoon, and the Province of Quebec, rates of less than $9.99 may be available. To see if a lower rate is available, go to the main reservation path on the enterpriserentacar.ca home page, or contact the location in question directly. Enterprise reserves the right to terminate the offer or change the terms at any time. Sorry, this offer is not valid at airport locations. Availability is limited. Rates are as posted at time of reservation at enterpriserentacar.ca. Offer cannot be combined with other coupons, offers or discounted rates. Standard rental qualifications apply. Offer rate does not include 15% or lower tax and/or additional surcharges, $0.20 or less per kilometre for excess kilometres, vehicle licensing fees of $4 or less per day, refueling fees, additional driver fees and optional damage waiver of $29.99 or less per day, which are the responsibility of the renter. Other restrictions, including holiday and blackout dates, may apply. Pick-up and drop-off service is subject to geographic and other restrictions. Void where prohibited.

    Source of promotion

  • Cathay Pacific – YUL, YOW, or YYZ to Da Nang, Vietnam – Surprise Online Offer

    Cathay Pacific is offering a different destination every 10 days in September. The next one will be revealed on Sep 21, so stay tuned!

    Surprise Online Offer
    Surprise Online Offer

    You’ll travel on their award-winning Economy Class to make your getaway even more enjoyable.

    The Departure Period is Oct 29, 2013 – Dec 10, 2013 and the Min/Max Stay is Min 2 days at destination / Max 1 Month.

    From To CAD Departure Period Min/Max Stay Class Asia Miles Rules
    Montreal Da Nang 1,529 29Oct13 – 10Dec13 2 day(s) / 1 month(s) Economy Selected Rules
    Ottawa Da Nang 1,523 29Oct13 – 10Dec13 2 day(s) / 1 month(s) Economy Selected Rules
    Toronto Da Nang 1,364 29Oct13 – 10Dec13 2 day(s) / 1 month(s) Economy Selected Rules

    * price includes all applicable taxes and surcharges

    Terms and Conditions

    1. Fares listed above inclusive of HKG security surcharge, fuel surcharge, Canadian security charges and taxes.
    2. Taxes and surcharges are approximate. The exact amount will be displayed once all flights have been selected.
    3. Cannot be combined with any other fare or offer.
    4. The fares detailed in the offer/promotion are subject to availability and offered on a first come, first served basis. The limited number of seats for the subject fare allocated to a particular flight may be fully booked although seats are still available in other fare types in the same class of travel.
    5. Eligible for Asia Miles only.
    6. Waitlisting is not permitted.
    7. Cancellation Fee: $200 per person on totally unused ticket.
    8. Change Fee: $50 applies per change per person.
    9. Minimum Stay 2 days at destination. Maximum Stay of 1 Month.
    10. Non-transferable and non-reroutable.
    11. Electronic ticket purchase only.
    12. All fares, government taxes and fees, and surcharges are subject to change at any time.

  • Hotels.com Canada: Fall Sale: Save up to 40%! Book by 10/7, Travel by 10/21

    This week Hotels.com is offering huge savings in both the US and Canada!

    With the beginning of Fall Approaching, Hotels.com wants to show their appreciation for customers in North America by offering up to 40% savings at top cities, plus the opportunity to earn up to $20 in the US and C$20 in Canada on your customers’ next hotel stay!

    Also this week, your US and Canadian customers have a chance to win a free night when they sign up for the Welcome Rewards program.

    Hotels.com Fall promo.
    Hotels.com Fall promo.

    The fall promo ends October 7 but you must travel by Oct 21 (perfect for our Thanksgiving weekend).


    Hotels.com Canada: Fall Sale: Save up to 40%* Plus, the more you spend the more you save! Book by 10/7, Travel by 10/21

  • Canadian RBC Avios Visa Infinite – 45,000 Signup bonus

    I love Avios! We are using them to get from Victoria to Seattle but for our Canadian friends in other cities can go Toronto to New York or Chicago.

    Avios bonus.
    Avios bonus.

    Apply today and receive 15,000 Avios upon approval. Plus, for a limited time, get an extra 30,000 Avios if you spend $3,000 in each of the first 3 months using your RBC British Airways Visa Infinite card. That adds up to 45,000 Avios to help you get to your dream destination faster!

    The RBC British Airways Visa Infinite card is the only credit card in Canada that allows you to earn Avios on every purchase you make. And for a limited time,earn 2x Avios when you make grocery store and gasoline purchases with your card. Avios can be redeemed for travel on British Airways and oneworld partner airlines.

    Annual fee is $165. The first year fee is not waived.

    • 1 Avios for every $1 CAD you spend on the card and 2 Avios for every $1 CAD you spend on British Airways.
    • Companion Award eVoucher when you spend $30,000 or more on your card in any calendar year.
    • Comprehensive insurances including Out of Province/Country Emergency Medical Insurance.
    • 10% off BA flights departing from Canada

    Apply for the card here

  • 500 Aeroplan Miles for joining Club Sobeys Bonus – Ends November 30

    Put up to 500 bonus miles in your grocery cart when you join Club Sobeys and provide your Aeroplan Number.

    Club Sobeys promotion
    Club Sobeys promotion

    By joining Club Sobeys and shopping at participating Sobeys stores, you can reach your dream reward or destination faster. Sobeys’ fresh food and superior customer service help you turn everyday meals into something extraordinary.

    From September 3 to November 30, 2013, earn 100 bonus miles on each of your next five grocery shops of $20 or more when you join Club Sobeys, provide your Aeroplan Number, and shop—that’s a total of up to 500 bonus miles!

    Here is the info on the promo.

  • Receive a 25% Bonus When Transferring Hotel Points to British Airways Avios

    I love Avios – the frequent flyer program of British Airways. They let me redeem 9,000 Avios points for a round-trip from Victoria to Seattle! This trip usually costs at least $400 return so this is a perfect use of miles.

    Convert your hotel loyalty points into Avios and you’ll receive 25% bonus Avios.
    Convert your hotel loyalty points into Avios and you’ll receive 25% bonus Avios.

    Through October 15, 2013, when you convert your hotel points to British Airways Avios, you’ll receive a 25% bonus.

    Their hotel partners include Club Carlson, Hilton HHonors, Hyatt Gold Passport, IHG Rewards Club, Marriott Rewards, Shangri-La Golden Circle, and Starwood Preferred Guest.

    Each partner has a minimum amount of points required to transfer so keep that in mind if you were looking to just transfer a few to top off your account. Allow 4-6 weeks for the bonus Avios to post. If you transfer 20,000 Starwood Preferred Guest points, they will give you a 25% bonus on 20,000-point transfers as well, so you will have 31,250 instead. This is worth three roundtrips from Victoria to Seattle so this is a great conversion!