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…
WIFI on a flight is great – you can do a tweet or share your favourite Facebook photo or even tweet a photo of your meal. However, if the airline you are flying with does not have WIFI or if it is too expensive but still need to work, I have some ideas: 1. Offline Gmail This is a free Chrome…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Air Miles Canada has a back to school promotion where if you spend over $50 at their merchants you will receive 100 bonus Air Miles (worth $10.50 or use towards travel). You will also earn 15 x the regular Air Miles (usually 1 Air Miles per $20 transaction excluding shipping, handling and taxes. All online stores are subject to change…
WestJet.com and AirCanada.com have released their fall sales (must be booked by August 7, 2013). Air Canada Valid on Tango fares. For travel from September 3, 2013 until February 12, 2014. Book by August 7, 2013, 11:59 p.m. local time, from your city of departure. Blackout dates: From December 17, 2013 to January 5, 2014. Use promotional code SURPRISE15 Source WestJet…
As a Victoria resident, I am blessed to live close to this amazing property with such a large history attached to it. Have you heard of The Friends of The Empress? It is a program open to all residents of British Columbia and members will receive a Friends of the Empress membership card by mail, to receive the exclusive offers. Check…
I received a great promotion from American Express for their Membership Rewards program (this is a flexible spending credit card). I personally own the American Express Gold Rewards Card (use this to book my travel to get reimbursed). You can receive 2,500 Bonus Membership Rewards points when you purchase $250 or more (after taxes and fees) charged to an eligible card for eligible…