I love these free offers!
New competitor run by BCAA about to launch in Vancouver. It goes live March 24, 2015. Register by March 15, 2015 to receive early access.
Sign up now, free registration, 200 minutes driving for the first month.
Here is the registration link.
Good news for Air Canada Altitude members!
As part of the new Air Canada Altitude privileges effective March 1, 2015, the ClassicFlight Reward carrier surcharges (YQ only) will be waived for all Air Canada Altitude members for travel within Canada and between Canada and the U.S. This is applicable on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada rouge.
Furthermore, the ClassicFlight Reward carrier surcharges (YQ only) will be waived for Air Canada Altitude Super Elite 100K members for travel between Canada and other international destinations. This is applicable on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada rouge.
If you are an Air Canada Altitude member making an eligible ClassicFlight Reward booking which includes a child, please note that due to technical difficulties you may be charged the carrier YQ surcharge. However, you may complete your booking and the surcharge will be automatically refunded within 3 business days. You will also receive a new itinerary receipt showing the adjustment within that same period. There is no need to contact the Aeroplan Contact Centre to request the refund.
I love the aspirational awards on Aeroplan!
As a family man with 2 girls I can’t do these as they only have trips for couples – note to Aeroplan!
Here’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a 5-day getaway in Barcelona featuring a private charter plane experience with all your favorite players from FC Barcelona! Messi, Suárez, Alves, Bravo, Rakitic …who will you get to meet? Time will tell as the clock ticks down on this amazing dExclusives reward that will take you to the bohemian vibe, surreal architecture, dynamic Mediterranian cuisine, and ever-present history of Spain’s second largest city.
Your unbelievable getaway starts at the Meliá Barcelona Sarrià, one of the city’s finest hotels featuring gracious service and first-class amenities.
Your prize package includes a private walking tour of the legendary Gothic Quarter. This beautiful neighbourhood features local boutiques, fine dining and some of the most contemporary art galleries in the world. Hungry for more? You’ll have plenty of free time to explore the iconic landmarks and attractions of this world-class destination, including Camp Nou, FC Barcelona’s legendary soccer stadium conveniently located minutes away from your hotel.
Of course, the piece de resistance will definitely be game day when you and your guest will travel from Barcelona to Vigo with the players on the team’s charter plane. It’s an amazing opportunity to experience the pre-game excitement of an European soccer match from a vantage point that few ever get to see. The preparation, the adrenaline, the camaraderie… it’s all there for you to be a part of. Your destination? Balaídos stadium, home of the RC Celta De Vigo, where you’ll witness the speed of Messi, the skills of Rakitic, and the stopping power of ter Stegen in an exhilarating display of world-calibre soccer.
Before game time you’ll be treated to a private guided walking tour of Vigo, a beautiful port city, where you’ll learn all about its fascinating history, architecture and heritage.
This trip is at 251,000 Aeroplan miles already and we are still 2 weeks away!
Here is a link to the experience.
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 tools that allow you to measure 3 structures and spaces, print high-resolution images for presentations or reports, and record HD movies of your travels.
All you have to do to get your free copy of Google Earth Pro is go to this website, get your free download key and then download the program.
If you’re already an existing user, you can continue to use your current existing key with no changes required. This program is available for both PC and Mac users, but check to make sure that your system meets minimum requirements before downloading.
Click here to download your copy of Google Earth Pro for free today.
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 before at long sailing waits but never at the cashiers.
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 the travel curve by downloading their free ebook.
In 2011 the government of Canada introduced a program called the super visa. The super visa is
an extended ‘visitors to canada’ visa that allows for visits of up to 2 years. There are however a few
requirements to meet for this visa.
Visitors must have children or grandchildren living in Canada who are either Canadian citizens or
permanent residents. This requirement really gets to the heart of this program as it allows parents and
grandparents of Canadians to come and visit their family for an extended period of time.
One of the other primary requirements is that the applicant purchase a minimum of $100,000 of
visitors to Canada health insurance, for a minimum of one year. That makes sense – we can bring the
grandparents over for a visit with the family, but they need to look after their own health insurance
while here.
However you can expect that a full year of health insurance coverage for grandma and grandpa isn’t
gong to be cheap. And it isn’t – so it’s a good idea to know what you’re buying and how to minimize
costs where possible.
Here’s 5 of the best ways to minimize your insurance premiums for this super-
visa visitors to Canada travel health insurance.
There you have it – 5 easy ways to secure super visa visitors to Canada insurance.
Shop the products using a broker, choose your deductible wisely, watch your side trips and multiple entry coverage, and if
you’re staying for less than a year find a plan with refundable premiums.
Glenn Cooke is an independent insurance broker who offers online quotes for super visa health insurance on his
website LifeInsuranceCanada.com Inc.
Aeroplan Members can now use their miles for the Premium Economy cabin on applicable Air Canada flights when booking a Market Fare Flight Reward.
Premium Economy is a new class of travel, where passengers can experience superior comfort in a dedicated cabin, with premium meal service, enhanced amenities and priority airport services. Available on select routes, Premium Economy features a larger seat with more recline and extra legroom, giving passengers more space to stretch out and get comfortable.
This flight reward can be booked via aeroplan.com or the Aeroplan Contact Centre.
In early 2015, members will be able to redeem their miles for ClassicFlight rewards in the Premium Economy cabin on applicable Air Canada flights. Stay tuned for more details on the timing of this redemption.
If you’re flying over the holidays, you might be concerned about catching a cold from your fellow passengers.
I found a useful infographic from the Advisory Board cautions you to use your own hand sanitizer if you have to use the germiest area of the plane, the bathroom, and also to use sanitizing hand wipes to clean the tray.
Here is the complete source of the infographic.
Try to avoid the aisle seat, which gets touched by people when they walk by, and if you’re within a two-seat radius of someone coughing or sneezing, try to get your seat changed or at least turn on the overhead vent.
Have you ever been sick on a plane? This is why I hate taking red-eyes when I am feeling run-down.
As much as I love travel hacks and points, sometimes you need to actually book a flight.
Here are some tips that will help you navigate the Air Canada website to possibly save some money on your next flight.
Air Canada has a free service called Fare Alerts. You just put in your desired itinerary and set your budget, and they will let you know via email as soon as a fare reaches or drops below that mark. They scan fare prices available over the next two months at aircanada.com.
Fare Alerts are available for travel to or from cities across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Air Canada has a free email service that sends you exclusive offers, seat sale fares, vacation packages, car and hotel deals, travel tips, and more.
Before you start searching for your flights, take a close look at the website, and check the right-hand column for deals.
Air Canada highlights promotions and coupon codes on the right side of the page, so it is worth it to check out prior to booking your travel plans.
If, within 24 hours after completing a purchase on aircanada.com or aircanada.com/agent, you find a price for the exact same Air Canada flight that’s at least $5 less, Air Canada will offer you a credit of $50 plus the price difference, per passenger.
You’ll receive your Air Canada Lowest Price Guarantee credit in the form of a promotion code, which you can then easily apply toward a future travel purchase on aircanada.com or aircanada.com/agent.
Did you know that when you check in online, on your mobile device, or at a self-service Check-in Kiosk, on an Air Canada flight that you could be offered a Last Minute Upgrade Purchase to the Executive cabin.
Some of the advantages of Executive travel, include:
What you need to know is that the price of the Last Minute Upgrade is based on the flight segment for which the upgrade is being selected and for flights operated by Air Canada or Jazz departing from Canada or United States.
A Last Minute Upgrade Purchase is not available for: