I had a great experience for my first ever hostel stay at the Painted Turtle Guesthouse in Nanaimo, BC this past weekend, but there were still ten things I hated about staying at a hostel. I have a followup post on ten reasons you should stay at a hostel (to show both sides). I stayed in a room with three…
Checked baggage is getting to be so expensive when you fly that it is good to know the policies and prices before you get your ticket. It can make the difference if you fly with Air Canada vs Westjet or another carrier. Here are five ways to help save money on baggage with Air Canada: 1. Calculate Air Canada baggage…
I earn many frequent flyer miles with my everyday spending when I use my credit cards (see resources for the credit cards I use). A major decision was made today as Canada’s Competition Tribunal has dismissed a major case against Visa Canada Corp. and MasterCard International Inc. that argued the credit card companies impose undue fees on merchants. Merchants basically want…
I love Google Street View! This is a must have tool for travellers as it lets you get better aware with the area or city you are travelling to. They have recently added places that let you preview your bucket list and plan your trip more! 1. Burj Khalifa “At The Top” Observation Deck (124th Floor), Burj Khalifa, Dubai Described as a…
I am a big football soccer fan. The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil starts next year Thursday, June 12 in Sao Paulo and ends on Sunday, July 13 at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Here is a link to the complete match schedule. I wanted to share some ways to travel to Brazil for Canadians and how they…
I have never been to Disneyland or Walt Disney World or even Euro Disney but everyone hates lines! Fastpass Both parks, Walt Disney World and Disneyland, you can acquire a Fastpass. Disney FASTPASS Service is a complimentary benefit to all park Guests that allows you to enjoy the rest of the Disneyland Resort while your place in line is saved. Here…
Porter Airlines is introducing a checked baggage delivery guarantee. All checked bags will reach the baggage claim within 30 minutes of aircraft arriving at the gate of any airport, or a $25 voucher valid for future Porter travel within six months will be provided. In the event of a delay beyond 30 minutes, a passenger simply needs to file a…
Aeroplan made some major changes this morning (all for the better in my opinion). Redeem For One-Way Trips At 50% Of The Miles Needed For Roundtrip Flight Rewards. Today, one-way ClassicFlight Rewards require 67% of the miles needed for a roundtrip flight reward. As of January 1, 2014, a one-way trip will require exactly half the amount of miles you…
I love having status - you get treated way better (trust me). Some of the benefits over the base Red include: You’ll earn 50% extra base flown miles on every flight you take with them. You’ll have full use of their Premium Economy Check In area, whatever class you’re traveling in. If the flight you’d like to book is already…
Having travelled to many countries and cities across Canada - I cannot believe that Pearson was named the worst airport in Canada. Pearson International Airport came out on top in Flight Network’s 2013 survey for the worst airport in Canada, a completely unscientific poll of nearly 1000 respondents on the country’s most loathed places to hop on a flight. It’s the…