Air Canada – 10 Things You Didn’t Know

Air Canada – 10 Things You Didn’t Know

Being heavy Aeroplan users, my family typically flies Air Canada for our local and international flights. I have always wanted to learn some additional tips that could help our readers learn some more strategies about saving on their flights (often the most expensive part of the trip). Enjoy! 1. 24-Hour Cancellation Policy. You can cancel an Air Canada flight within…

US helicopter company lets tourists take stomach-churning ‘shoe selfies’

US helicopter company lets tourists take stomach-churning ‘shoe selfies’

I just came back from New York and these photos are incredible! Having 2 toddlers I didn’t do any exhilarating tours but it is an incredible city. Aerial photography company FlyNYON are giving brave individuals the chance to take stomach-churning pictures of their legs hanging out of an open-door helicopter above famous New York landmarks. You can also get shoe…

$250 Cash Back on Approval for Capital One Aspire Travel World Elite MasterCard – Ends August 31, 2015

$250 Cash Back on Approval for Capital One Aspire Travel World Elite MasterCard – Ends August 31, 2015

We found a great promotion to get a huge $230 savings with the Capital One Aspire Travel World Elite MasterCard. Here is the lowdown: $250 cash back when you apply through Great Canadian Rebates. $120 Annual Free $100 worth of rewards after first purchase = $230 of money earned. You earn 2 miles per dollar spent – essentially making it 2%…

New Travel website lets you exchange your skills for a free room

New Travel website lets you exchange your skills for a free room

I found a cool new travel website that lets you save money when you travel! Worldpackers is a community based on collaboration and honest relationships that make travel more accessible to those seeking a profound cultural experience. Through an online platform, we connect travelers – looking to exchange their skills for accommodation – with incredible hosts from all around the…

Aeroplan Earning Changes with Delta Hotels and Resorts

Delta Hotels & Resorts has now joined Marriott International, becoming the newest hotel brand of the Marriott Rewards®Program. Members will continue to earn Aeroplan Miles for their eligible stays with Delta hotels as follows: Beginning June 18th, 2015 until February 2016: • All Aeroplan Members will receive 500 Aeroplan Miles per eligible stay at any Delta hotel or resort property. • To earn miles…

WestJet unveils its new In-Flight Entertainment and Communications system

I have not been on a WestJet flight in years (been trying to redeem my Aeroplan miles)! Flight WS532 from Calgary to Hamilton at 0650 is the first public flight of the new In-Flight Entertainment and Communications system. WestJet Connect WestJet Connect brings the internet and the best in entertainment straight to your laptop, tablet or smartphone while you are…

Transfer points to Aeroplan to earn up to 40,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles

Transfer points to Aeroplan to earn up to 40,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles

Aeroplan has a transfer promotion where you can transfer from partners like Starwood, Hertz, Hilton, etc and as long as the total Aeroplan miles deposited from all of them reaches one of the bonus thresholds you will be awarded the respective bonus miles. Bonus offer valid only on conversions made between July 27, 2015 and August 24, 2015 (11:59 EDT). Maximum…

Before you bring out your selfie stick – find out if it is banned

Before you bring out your selfie stick – find out if it is banned

I was just recently in New York City and selfie sticks were everywhere! An online ticket company, AttractionTix.co.uk, has just launched a brand new venture, CanIBringMySelfieStick.com, a website that provides all the answers to where selfie sticks can and cannot be used. Using a handy grid format, it’s easy to see that you can’t bring it to the Brooklyn Museum! Personally,…