Yearly Archives: 2013

How to get free Las Vegas Rooms, Buffets, Drinks, Shows – myVEGAS Facebook Game

How to get free Las Vegas Rooms, Buffets, Drinks, Shows – myVEGAS Facebook Game

I used to be a gamer! I had a PS3, Xbox and so many games but then I turned 24 and it wasn’t as much fun anymore. I have come across this interesting and fun Facebook game myVEGAS. Basically a simple Facebook game where you collect chips, bet with them, and earn loyalty points for amazing free rewards like hotel rooms,…

5X the miles on everything through @Aeroplan eStore

5X the miles on everything through @Aeroplan eStore

Get thousands of products from over 100 of your favorite online retailers through Aeroplan eStore and until August 18, 2013, earn 5X Miles on all purchases though eStore. This is an OK promotion but I recommend simply buying a gift card to earn your 5x the points and then redeem for a future higher amount before Christmas (allows you to…

Scotiabank Gold American Express Card Review

Scotiabank Gold American Express Card Review

This is a credit card by ScotiaBank and American Express. I own two different AMEX cards (SPG and their rewards card) but I wanted to  review their Scotiabank Gold American Express card. Benefits: Earn 15,000 Bonus Points, a $150 travel value Flexible point redemption; no expiry or blackouts Earn 4x Scotia Rewards points for every $1 you spend at eligible gas stations, grocery stores,…

Parksville Canadian Open Sand Sculpting 2013 Highlights

Parksville Canadian Open Sand Sculpting 2013 Highlights

We are big fans of Parksville, BC in the summer. Very family friendly and incredible resources for the whole family. We had a chance last weekend to attend the Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting. The gated exhibition opened on July 13th and will remain open until Sunday, August 18th, from 9am to 9pm daily. Voting for the ever popular “People’s…

Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas Maui Trip Report

Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas Maui Trip Report

Before I had my poor experience at the Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway I had an incredible experience at the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas in Maui. Usually, near the end of a holiday part of me is looking forward to getting back home but not this trip. We spent five nights at this resort and it was incredible (rooms usually go for…

500 Bonus Aeroplan Miles – Canadian Airport Registration

500 Bonus Aeroplan Miles – Canadian Airport Registration

If you have a flight with Air Canada scheduled before  October 6, 2013, register and you will earn 500 Bonus Aeroplan Miles on any fare, every time you take-off or land at these eligible Canadian airports: Castlegar, BC Cranbrook, BC Fort St. John, BC Fredericton, NB Gander, NL Grande Prairie, AB Lethbridge, AB Medicine Hat, AB Nanaimo, BC Penticton, BC Prince Rupert,…

5 boxes of Quaker Oats bars = 500 Aeroplan miles – Thrifty Foods

5 boxes of Quaker Oats bars = 500 Aeroplan miles – Thrifty Foods

Thanks to Thrifty Foods to being an Aeroplan partner. It is an easy way to keep your miles from expiring (have to make at least one transaction every 12 months). In their latest flyer, they have a deal for Quaker Chewy Bars or Dipps, Assorted, 156-187g, 5 for $10. However, you earn 1000 Bonus Club Thrifty Foods Points When You Buy…

Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway Trip Report and Review

Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway Trip Report and Review

I recently had the chance to stay at the Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway (located in the suburbs in Langford, BC). Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway is located well outside the core of Victoria off of the Trans Canada Highway, with shopping and recreation nearby. According to the website, they claim it takes 10 minutes to downtown Victoria (even…