Check in to one of 37 participating downtown hotels through Sept. 15 and get a Visa gift card loaded with up to $125 per night for your first and second night’s stay.
Book up to three more nights for an additional $50 card per night. And the best part is that you can use the gift cards toward anything, including the room itself.
Book through StayVancouverHotels.com using promo code “VISA” to get this offer. If you change your mind, this deal is cancellable until 48 hours before arrival.
The Details: • Book through StayVancouverHotels.com using promo code “Visa”. • Booking subsequent nights as separate reservations will be treated the same as a single reservation for multiple nights. • The first night and second nights qualify for the full reward amount plus a $50 Visa Reward card per up to 3 subsequent nights. • Three bookings maximum per person. • Stay must be between now and September 15, 2020. • Bookings are cancellable up to 48 hours before check-in date. • Visa Reward card(s) will be delivered at check-in. • Bookings can be made using VISA, MasterCard, or American Express. • This offer is limited and may end at any time. • Please note that hotel amenities & services may be limited. Please check with the hotel directly. • StayVancouverHotels.com Terms & Conditions Apply.
Aeroplan is launching a new partnership with Uber Eats, where our members can now earn Aeroplan Miles this summer when ordering food with Uber Eats.
As you know, we’re doing our best to create relevance and engagement for our Aeroplan members while they’re staying at home. With our new Uber Eats partnership, our members will earn Aeroplan Miles on every Uber Eats food order purchase in Canada and the U.S. via the Aeroplan eStore.
To celebrate this launch, today, (June 9) through June 15, we’ll be offering an unprecedented 10 Aeroplan Miles for every dollar spent at Uber Eats via the Aeroplan eStore for orders placed in Canada and the U.S. After that, members will earn at least 1 Aeroplan Mile per dollar spent.
Aeroplan status members will earn even more miles when ordering with Uber Eats, and members who pay with any Aeroplan credit card will earn additional miles.
How it works:
Visit aeroplan.com/ubereats
Click on the ‘Shop Now’ button and enter an Aeroplan Number and last name to be automatically redirected to Uber Eats.
Complete you purchase as normal through the Uber Eats app or website using a new or existing Uber account.
Food delivery and food security are especially relevant topics in today’s context. As part of their new partnership, Air Canada and Uber Eats will make a donation of 500,000 Aeroplan Miles to the Breakfast Club of Canada COVID Emergency Fund. So far this year, Air Canada and its Aeroplan members have donated over 100 million miles to support important causes supporting the recovery from COVID-19 throughout Canada and around the world.
The alluring adventure in the rugged trails and the view of the mountain slopes serve as the ultimate adventurist’s dream. For bikepacking enthusiasts, it is all worth it. Beyond just your backpack and few valuables, there is more to the adventure. If perhaps you are a beginner and wish to go on a backpacking holiday in the woods, here is important stuff you’ll need to know.
Let us start with understanding what backpacking is to beginners. Bikepacking can be a lot of things to a different set of people. While some will stash a bedroll somewhere under their handlebars, others will pack panniers in their bikes and hit the road. Ideally, bikepacking can be classified as minimalist holiday camping on a bicycle.
Best Bikepacking Holiday Destinations
There are several breathtaking bikepacking destinations around the world, and here are a few selections for you.
Great Divide Mountain Biking Route – The Great Divide Route is a 2,100-mile pavement route stretching from Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, all the way to Antelope Wells, NM, USA. It is the world’s longest off-pavement route.
The North Sea Cycle Route – Running through Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Britain, and Scotland, the North Sea Cycle trail covers close to 3,750 miles. It is a favorite European bikepacking route that is liked mostly for what it offers beyond cruising along the coast of Norway and riding across the Shetland Islands in Scotland.
Dolomiti Trail – For hill climbers, the Dolomite Mountains of Italy offer the perfect route for bikepacking. You’ll need to cover approximately 160 miles, and 31,000 feet of climbing. It offers a combination of paved and non-paved segments that take you past the craggy landscape of this stunning Italian mountain.
Adriatic Crest Trail – Bring yourself to the spectacular Croatian coast through the dense forests and hills, cycling via a 380-mile trail. You will pedal in adventure-filled unpaved single and double tracks before meeting the ultimate hill challenge. If you can do with some climbing, there is a 35,000-feet to take you to new sights in this beautiful side of Croatia.
Eje Cafetero – Step outside Europe and enjoy the beauty of Bogota, Colombia, through exclusive bikepacking trails through Colombia’s coffee hub of Eje Cafetero. Pass the magical mountains like the Alto de Letras, one of the world’s longest climbs, and Alto de la Linea.
Tips and tricks for Bikepacking
Ensure you can dismantle your bike and reassemble it with ease, which makes you understand your machine better for emergencies.
Carry with you the necessary tools for fixing minor emergencies along the way, and make sure you know how to use every tool appropriately.
Pack enough water to last you through the entire trail. Strap it tightly to your frame, but keep it light enough to facilitate natural balancing as you ride.
Carry packed food, preferably light snacks or foods that are easy to prepare. Pack everything in a compact bag to be carried comfortably behind your back or fixed at the rear of the bike alongside other essentials.
As an exhilarating form of travel, bikepacking is meant to be enjoyed through every step. By putting into consideration the essential tips and making early preparations, your holiday should be as enjoyable as possible.
