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.…
It seems the weak loonie and lower gas prices convinced Canadians to vacation closer to home this year – a trend that is expected to continue in 2016, according to the latest numbers from The Conference Board of Canada. Following an increase of 2.8% this year, overnight travel within Canada is expected to grow by another 2.4% in 2016, according…
Not sure what to get the frequent traveler on your holiday shopping list? I have wanted to provide some cool ideas that are practical and very useful for travellers! NomadPlus This is an awesome mobile battery. NomadPlus fits perfectly with your existing Apple® wall plug, allowing you to charge up your phone with a cable as normal. While it’s plugged…
I love Instagram (the way it connects people and the geotagging is nice to see where these gorgeous photos are taken)! In fact, according to Beautiful Destinations founder, Jeremy Jauncey, there are around 353 million travel related posts on Instagram – with many users tagging their locations on their uploads. Instagram has revealed its top geotagged locations of 2015, and…
I love to exercise but when I travel it is hard as I don’t find the time or I don’t know the city well enough to look for a new gym. Swissôtel has created a nice graphic that covers nine different exercises that cover flexibility, core strength training, and even some cardio. No weights, steps, or other equipment is necessary, so…
WestJet has increased fees on checked baggage and advance seat selection in exit rows. The new rates apply to bookings made from Nov. 3 onward for travel on or after Jan. 6, 2016. Bookings made prior to Nov. 3 are not affected. First bag fees of $25 now apply ($35 for a second piece of baggage, and $100 for third…
Wow – what a nice promotion for Episode 7! The French airline company will let customers watch Stars Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens on December 16, 2015. The long-awaited blockbuster, which picks up 30 years after episode six, will be released on December 18. Air France said it was teaming up with EuropaCorp CINEMAS to offer advance screenings…
As of October 25, 2015, Eurowings has joined the Aeroplan Program and is Aeroplan’s newest airline partner. Eurowings is a low-cost airline based in Düsseldorf, Germany wholly owned by the Lufthansa Group. Eurowings offers service to several domestic and European destinations from its main hubs Düsseldorf and Hamburg. Aeroplan Miles earned on all eligible Eurowings flights are also Air Canada Altitude™ Qualifying Miles, and…
Have you been offered a discounted vacation for a week’s stay at a resort over the phone? Some individuals and agencies are calling Canadians and claiming to be affiliated with a well-known company, such as Air Miles, WestJet, Hilton Hotels, Marriott Hotels or Air Canada. Be aware that these calls are misleading. The callers in question have not been authorized…
I hate reading tips or hacks or concealing alcohol to bring on a cruise. Why go through all this effort to save a few bucks (drinks on a cruise are the same price as a restaurant). I am going on a cruise at the end of the year and would love to enjoy a glass of wine in my stateroom…