100 national parks will offer free entry for all visitors in 2017. This coincides with its celebration of 150 years since Confederation. Parks Canada’s decision regarding the free entry was influenced by a recommendation made by the new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his mandate letter to the new Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna. In it he…
Just weeks before NewLeaf Travel was set to take off in Canada, the company announced it is temporarily postponing sales of airline tickets pending a Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) review of licensing regulations for Indirect Air Service Providers. NewLeaf will refund all credit card transactions for reservations that were scheduled to begin on Feb. 12. “During this uncertain time, we…
I live in Victoria, BC and I have never heard of anything like this before? Victoria, BC’s funky and colourful Hotel Zed is inviting couples back for a ‘Nooner’ and extended lunch break. This cheeky offer gives fun-loving guests a room between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for $50 Cdn. Guests may choose from a selection of rooms ranging from…
Aeroplan members can now start earning miles across the full automotive customer journey on all Toyota and Scion vehicles in Canada. As part of its new partnership with Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), Aeroplan members can earn the following: Purchase/Lease – members will earn a minimum of 5,000 miles and be eligible for bonus earn on the purchase or lease of…
The Winnipeg based discounted carrier, NewLeaf Travel Company is planning to offer low-cost travel from its main bases in Winnipeg, Hamilton and Kelowna to multiple destinations. They aim to compete with Air Canada and WestJet by planning to change the way Canadians travel in an ‘ultra low-cost way.’ The airline will be operated by Flair Airlines Ltd and will start flying on…
I love great travel deals but suitcase deals are tough the find. This is usually $640 (retail which I would never pay for), but this is a great price at 76% off- just $164.99. These feature: Fully-Featured interiors with zippered compartment and elastic cross-straps to minimize shifting of contents Ultra lightweight beveled alloy pull-handle Fully integrated top and side carry…
Air Canada wants you to get the gift that you really wanted this Christmas! Shop their Boxing Day Sear Sale and save 15% off flights around the globe. This offer applies to flights worldwide on Tango, Flex, Latitude and Premium Economy fares. Book by December 29 to get this offer. Enter the promo code GIFT2015 at checkout. Travel from January…
Chris Myden has found a great deal to get to one of my favourite places, New Zealand! It includes a 12 hour layover in LAX and is with American Airlines, between July 2016 to mid-November 2016. Here is the source of the deal.
This is a very interesting idea. An app launching in January 2016 is promising to help flyers find better seats on a plane using a digital marketplace. The app will allow the ‘seller’ to be compensated for the swap while the ‘buyer’ could get an upgrade on their current position. The goal of Seateroo is to improve your in-flight experience.…
Uber has partnered with Facebook Messenger to allow you to order rides from the Messenger app. When you order your first ride through Messenger, you will get a free $20 ride credit, even if you already have an Uber account. “For a limited time, you’ll get a free ride the first time you use this feature (up to $20 value)…