Canadian Travel Hacking

Category: Travel Deals

  • TravelZoo Canada – $59 For a Niagara Falls Hotel + $225 in bonuses

    For only $59 you get a one-night stay in a hotel, plus a ton of other credits including meal and gaming credits, which total up to $225 on their own.

    Click here to check out this deal on Travelzoo.com now

    For only $59 you’ll get:

    • one night stay at Best Western Fallsview on a Sunday to Friday
    • $70 Ruth Chris Steakhouse dining voucher
    • $20 Outback Steakhouse voucher
    • $10 IHOP voucher
    • $100 of game play at Captain Jack’s Pirates Cove entertainment complex and admission for four to Cannon Ball Blasters and Time Freak
    • $25 slot play voucher at Fallsview Casino

    If you decided you wanted to go on a Saturday night, pay $69 instead of $59. If you want to stay for two nights, you’ll pay $99 total for Sunday to Thursday or $119 arriving on a Friday or Saturday. You can even travel during spring break (March 7 – 16) for $75 a night. The two-day or the spring break deals also give you a $20 TGI Friday credit and WEGO shuttle passes for two and an additional $10 for IHOP. Spring breakers also get four IMAX tickets.

  • $429-$482 — Victoria to Honolulu into May (R/T, w/Tax)

    Flights to Honolulu, Hawaii, from cities across Canada are now available starting at just $429 roundtrip, including taxes.

    These fares are up to $200 off regular roundtrip prices.

    Use the Fly.com Fare Calendar links below to easily find the best dates to travel February – May (unless otherwise noted). Book today — many of these fares are not advertised by the airlines and may disappear at any time.

    Note: There may be a $5-$15 price discrepancy between the calendar and search results.

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    R/T incl. TAX

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    Victoria
    $429-$482

    Vancouver (February-April)
    $446-$486

    Calgary
    $502-$522

    Winnipeg
    $580-$600

    Regina
    $588-$650

    Ottawa
    $594-$614

    Montreal
    $597

    Toronto
    $597

    Halifax
    $618-$624

    About: Fly.com searches hundreds of airlines and travel websites (such as Travelocity or Orbitz) for the best fares. Users are taken directly to the airline or travel website of their choice to complete the booking.

    Airline Fee Information:

    Terms and conditions such as blackout dates, advance purchase, cancellation policy and associated fees vary by route and carrier, and can be obtained from the travel supplier at the time of booking.  All fare prices are subject to availability.  Additional restrictions may apply.

  • 4-Star KLM Launches Spring & Summer Sale from Vancouver

    Today, KLM released a worldwide sale with departures from Vancouver. This is the first time the airline has discounted fares for spring and summer travel this year.

    Save as much as $300 roundtrip on the regular cost of these routes, including Cape Town, South Africa — which recently placed first on the The New York Times’ 52 Places to Go in 2014 travel feature — along with Laikipia Plateau, Kenya (No. 19), Dar es Salam, Tanzania (No. 39) and Vienna, Austria (No. 46).

    Fares have been discounted for travel May 7 – June 18. Our favourite routes from Vancouver are (roundtrip, including taxes and fees):

    • Amsterdam, Netherlands (nonstop) … $1079
    • Istanbul, Turkey … $1079
    • London, United Kingdom (pictured) … $1079
    • Prague, Czech Republic … $1079
    • Vienna, Austria … $1079
    • Nairobi, Kenya … $1479
    • Cape Town, South Africa … $1479

    Midweek fares are the lowest; weekend departures are $60 more roundtrip. For $200 more roundtrip, depart over the notoriously pricey summer season, June 19 – Sept. 10.

    This is part of a larger KLM sale that ends Feb. 4. The fare calendar through the link below will highlight the lowest prices. Click here for baggage and fee information from KLM.

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    About the airline: KLM boasts an official 4-star rating from Skytrax. In-flight entertainment options include seat-back television screens that feature more than 1000 hours of entertainment on almost all intercontinental flights.

  • Winter zips at Whistler by Superfly on offer

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    Superfly Ziplines of Whistler has just introduced new winter zipline tours.

    The Superfly ziplines operate on Rainbow Mountain, some 200 metres above the forest floor and over a kilometre in length.

    The Winter Zipline Tour includes a ride in a heated snowcat and hot drinks in a private yurt, followed by the three-hour zipline experience, priced at $129 for adults.

    The Crystal Lodge in Whistler Village is offering a Soar & Slumber package, which includes two night’s accommodation, a zipline day tour, free parking for one vehicle, a late check-out and free wireless Internet access. Prices start at $126 p.p., per night.

    (http://www.superflyziplines.com)

  • ‎Vancouver‬ to to Bali, Indonesia – $849 roundtrip including taxes

    Uses Malaysia Airlines from YVR:

    – They seem to have long stopovers in Tokyo (NRT), starting at 9 hours.
    – They also stopover in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (KUL)
    – The Vancouver to Tokyo and Tokyo to Kuala Lumpur flights are actually operated by Japan Airlines, a very nice airline.
    – It looks to be possible to get extended layovers in Tokyo and/or Kuala Lumpur for approximately $50 more. In theory you could visit Japan, Bali, and Malaysia on one ticket for under $900!
    – Flights to Jakarta, Indonesia (CGK) may also have been affected
    – These fare looks to be available on spring and summer 2014 flights.

    Vancouver to Tokyo to Bali to Vancouver – February 26 to March 9 – $911 including taxes
    http://www.hipmunk.com/flights/YVR-to-BKK#!dates=Aug04,Aug28&group=1&selected_flights=de0956c48f,ae2765765e;kind=multi&locations=YVR::MH9769%2B,NRT,NRT,DPS,DPS,YVR&dates=Feb26,Mar02,Mar09&group=2&selected_flights=3ba052e6b5,4e00b1fd7b,57ea4c231c~tab=1

    Vancouver to Tokyo to Bali to Malaysia, back to Vancouver – spending a week in each place – August 06 to August 27 – $931 including taxes for all flights
    http://www.hipmunk.com/flights/YVR::MH9769%2B-to-NRT-and-NRT-to-DPS-and-DPS-to-KUL-and-KUL-to-YVR#!dates=Aug06,Aug13,Aug20,Aug27&pax=1

    Source: https://www.facebook.com/YVRdeals

  • 5 day Air France promotion for Canadian Flights

    Air France would like to start 2014 by offering you, for 5 days only, an exclusive promotion to great destinations for travel in March and April.
    With this promotion, you can also benefit from a free Stop over in Paris.
    Hurry, this promotion ends January 7th, 2014.
    From Montreal, Toronto or Ottawa.
    R/T, all taxes included.

    Departure from March 10th to April 7th, 2014.

    Paris
    from $ 799

    Barcelona
    from $ 849

    Venice
    from $ 849

    Dakar
    from $ 999

    Kuala Lumpur
    from $ 1299

    Athens
    from $ 849

    Madrid
    from $ 849

    Tel Aviv
    from $ 899

    Mauritius
    from $ 1199

    Singapore
    from $ 1299

    www.airfrance.ca
    1-800-667-2747
    Fare conditions:
    (1) These fares are valid on Air France flights only and for departure from Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa.
    (2) Taxes and surcharges are included in the fares.
    (3) These fares are subject to availability and subject to change without notice.
    (4) Fare applies to new online reservations only and must be purchased before January 7, 2014.
    (5) Changes/Refund before or after departure may be subject to fees. Other conditions may apply and seats are limited.
    (6) For all tickets issued by an Air France Agency, a service fee applies. No fee applies for reservations made online.
    (7) Fares are valid for new bookings made from January 3 to January 7, 2014.

  • $50 Gift Card for staying at Delta Hotels & paying with American Express

    You can receive a $50 Delta Gift Card when you book and stay for 2 consecutive nights between January 1 and March 31, 2014 at a participating Delta Hotels and Resorts property and pay using your American Express® Card.
    Plus, for each additional consecutive night you stay you can receive an additional $25 Delta Gift Card.

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    Gift Cards only to be used on your next purchase. Offer is only valid on qualifying rates.
    TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION, CALL 1-800-268-1133 AND MENTION THE PROMOTIONAL CODE SNOW OR VISIT DELTAHOTELS.COM/SNOW AND PAY WITH YOUR AMERICAN EXPRESS CARD.

    To be eligible for the $50 (CAD) Delta Hotels and Resorts Gift Card, Cardmember must meet the minimum stay frequency by booking a minimum of 2 consecutive nights at a participating Delta Hotels and Resorts property, between January 1 and March 31, 2014, and stay between January 1 and March 31, 2014.

    Cardmember can receive an additional $25 (CAD) Delta Gift Card for each additional nights stay (stays must be completed by March 31, 2014).

    Offer is valid on qualifying rates only; the following room rates do not qualify for this offer: Friends and Family rates, Air Crew rates, Group rate codes, and OTA rates. Offer is only valid if Cardmember meets the minimum stay frequency stated above at the following Delta Hotels and Resorts properties: Delta Whistler Village Suites, Delta Sun Peaks Resort, Delta Vancouver Suites, Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge, Delta Lodge at Kananaskis, Delta Vancouver Airport, Delta Calgary South Hotel, Delta Bow Valley.
    To receive this offer, purchase must be charged in full to any American Express Card and Cardmember must mention promotional code SNOW at time of booking. Offer is valid on new bookings only. Offer is based on double occupancy accommodation. All sales are final and cannot be exchanged, refunded or transferred. Offer subject to change without notice, including possible extensions of expiry date. Booking is subject to room availability. Cancellation policies and charges vary by property and should be confirmed at time of reservation. Advance reservations required.
    Bookings or transactions made through travel-related web sites and any other channels that are not made directly with Delta Hotels and Resorts do not qualify. Gift Card is only valid for your next purchase at all Delta Hotels and Resorts properties. Gift card has no expiry date and is transferable.
    Gift Card is not valid for parking fees that may be incurred during your stay. Cardmember will receive the Gift Card after point of purchase after Cardmember’s stay. Delta Hotels and Resorts is responsible for the fulfillment of this offer.

    Here is a link to the source

  • Hotels.com – Save up to 30% in the New Year PLUS 10% off Code Extended through 1/12/2014

    To ring in the New Year, Hotels.com will be offering you up to 30% off on select destinations when you book by 1/27/2013!

    Whether your customers are looking for the perfect getaway for New Year’s Eve or want to start 2014 off with a trip to their favorite destination, Hotels is helping your customers find the best deal in 2014!

  • $1799 for a China 10-Nt. Trip w/Yangtze Cruise & Vancouver Air

    I found this great offer from TravelZoo today!

    Available for prime spring departures on March 25 and 31, the offer from Vacances Sinorama includes tours of China’s most-visited destinations — including the Forbidden City (pictured), Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall — with a cruise down Asia’s longest river.

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    $1799 for a China 10-Nt. Trip w/Yangtze Cruise & Vancouver Air

    The offer includes:

    • Roundtrip nonstop airfare to Beijing from Vancouver on Air Canada
    • Upscale accommodations with buffet breakfast for five nights in Beijing and Shanghai/Suzhou
    • Two intra-China flights, plus ground transportation and all airport transfers in China
    • Five nights on the Sinorama Diamond in a deluxe standard cabin with private balcony
    • Admission fees, shore excursions, all meals, service charges and all other gratuities
    • English-speaking local guides throughout entire trip

    Click here to book the March 25 itinerary, or click here for the March 31 itinerary. For more information see below or call 1-855-666-8088 and quote the Travelzoo promotion. The sale ends Dec. 31.

  • Air Canada 12 days of Holidays Deals – Day One

    Today’s deal is 10% off Air Canada flights with the purchase of an Air Canada Gift Card.

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    Details:

    Give the freedom to travel with an Air Canada Gift Card and give a gift to yourself. Buy an Air Canada Gift Card of $250 or more, between December 14 and 18, 2013, and get 10% off on Air Canada flight. It’s the greatest gift of all.

    Conditions:

    Minimum of $250 value Gift card online purchase required
    Booking must be made online between December 19 and 31, 2013.
    For travel between January 10 and June 17, 2014, excluding travel between April 16 and 22, 2014.

    Here is the link