Whether you’re planning a trip, or planning to build a new building, Google Earth Pro makes it easier for you to visualize your world in 3D. Normally sold for $399, you can now get your own copy of Google Earth Pro for free. Google Earth Pro has all the amazing 3D visual features of Google Earth, but with the added…
Rocketmiles is a Chicago-based startup that lets travellers earn frequent flier miles in major airline programs when booking hotel stays through its site. It is a great way to earn bonus Aeroplan or Alaska Miles. The prices are quite comparable to other hotel websites, but do a calculation to see if it is worth it? To be eligible, the hotel…
Sunwing Airlines is already gearing up for warmer weather with the reintroduction of its domestic flying schedule for summer 2015, which will be the 10th season that the airline has offered direct flights across the country. In addition to three regular flights connecting Toronto with Newfoundland, Sunwing is increasing its program to introduce a daily service between Toronto and Vancouver…
Air Transat just discounted fares to popular cities in Europe from Vancouver. Save as much as $500 roundtrip on the regular cost of these routes. This is the first time this year the 4-star airline has cut prices for spring and summer travel. Some of our favourites fares are (roundtrip, including taxes and fees): Manchester for $879 … depart May 22;…
This is the main card we use for spending amongst all our credit cards. The Starwood Preferred Guest American Express Personal Card, has an annual fee of $120 but it comes with a bonus 20,000 Starwood points which you can use towards hotels, flights, etc. Each Starwood point is worth at least $0.02, giving you a value of $400 –…
As a user of BC Ferries, it is always a tough conversation with others about their personal feelings towards the company. This video went viral, where a woman missed her sailing and over-reacted! I understand how frustrating that would be to miss your ferry by a mere three minutes, but it is no excuse to over-react! I have seen upset people…
Europe is the ultimate destination for many Canadians with their Aeroplan miles. When you first try to put in a flight using Aeroplan, you may get a scare like this on a flight to London England to Heathrow! It comes back with a fee of a whopping $670 dollars for a return flight – plus the Aeroplan miles! This is…
So I signed up for yet another American Express card. Currently the American Express AIR MILES Platinum card has a new bonus offer of 2,000 Bonus AIR MILES when you charge $500 in purchases for the first three months of Card membership. You also do not pay no annual fee for the first year ($65 value). This is a great way to…
This is another great credit card to bring to your wallet! I love first year free offers. This will help with my Million Aeroplan Mile Challenge. Here are some of the details on this card: You could get away faster with a Welcome Bonus of 15,000 Aeroplan Miles with your first purchase and an additional 10,000 miles when you…
Lonely Planet has crammed 26 of the best new experiences into their latest free ebook. They’ve all recently opened, or will start up in 2015, so you can be among the first to explore the newest frontiers in travel. So will it be adventures by bike, boat or zipline? Gazing at the stars or sipping the latest craft beer? Be ahead of…