Best Starwood Resorts to redeem Starwood Points in BC

Best Starwood Resorts to redeem Starwood Points in BC

I am a big Starwood fan (especially with stays like this and this). Here are some of my favourites: 1. The Westin Grand Vancouver This hotel is located in the heart of Vancouver and features easy access to all downtown attractions. This hotel has a great location at the crossroads of trendy Yaletown and Robson streets puts our guests close to…

Take 2 promotion with Starwood Hotels – Bonus SPG points

Take 2 promotion with Starwood Hotels – Bonus SPG points

Starwood recently announced their Take 2 promotion, which will run between October 1, 2013 and December 15, 2013.   Register now to earn double Starpoints® on all eligible stays from September 1 through December 15, 2013 — with no limits. To top it off, you’ll get 2,500 bonus Starpoints for every five eligible nights you stay — up to 10,000 bonus Starpoints and 20 nights.…

WestJet introduces Plus to Canada

WestJet introduces Plus to Canada

WestJet today announced the market launch of Plus, an important part of the airline’s fare bundle roll-out, offering additional flexibility, comfort and convenience to guests looking for more options. Plus includes: complimentary flight change and cancel options extra baggage allowance (two free checked bags) extra legroom (36-inch seat pitch) a complimentary food item and alcoholic beverages from our inflight menu…

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…