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  • Know your travel–Aeroplan Facebook game

    You could win 1 of 6 prizes of 150,000 Aeroplan Miles!

    Test your knowledge by answering each question and you could win
    1 of 6 prizes of 150,000 Aeroplan Miles. You’ll earn points for every right
    answer and, the more you earn, the more chances you’ll get to win!

    PLAY NOW

    HERE’S HOW YOUR GAME POINTS ADD UP:

    PLAYING THE GAME:

    • 0 game points = 1 contest entry
    • 50 game points = 2 additional contest entries
    • 100 game points = 5 additional contest entries
    • 250 game points = 10 additional contest entries
    • 750 game points = 15 additional contest entries
    • 1,500 game points = 25 additional contest entries

    GOING SOCIAL:

    • Sharing the game = 10 contest entries
    • Tweeting about the game = 10 contest entries
  • $99 & up — Whistler 3-Day Hotel Sale After Record Snowfall

    At a time when Whistler Blackcomb is experiencing record snowfall — with accumulation in excess of seven feet — Whistler hotels are trying to woo visitors by cutting room rates up to 35% in a sale ending Thursday.

    Our travel deal experts have rounded up some of the top deals in the area. All are valid for travel select dates March 1 – April 21, which coincides with Whistler’s long ski season — one of the longest in North America.

    Our favourite deals (per-night pricing) include:

    • Lost Lake Lodge: Suite property outside of the village including full kitchen and gas fireplace
      $99: April 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 20 (Sunday-Wednesday arrivals w/two-night stay)
    • Aava Whistler Hotel: Central and chic village hotel including free Wi-Fi
      $107: April 6-9
      $117: April 1-3
      $143: March 2-5, 10-12
    • Delta Whistler Village Suites: All-suite village hotel featuring outdoor heated pool & hot tubs
      $134: April 1-3; $142: April 11, 18
      $157: March 2-5; $172: March 23-27; $179: March 9-13, 16-20
    • Nita Lake Lodge: Top-rated TripAdvisor hotel is 500 metres from the base of the Creekside gondola
      $179: March 30-31; April 6-10 (two-night stay required)
      $206: March 4, 9-11, 16-19, 23-26 (two-night stay required)
    • Fairmont Chateau Whistler: 2013 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Hotel
      $209: April 14, 16-18 (two-night stay required)
      $236: April 13, 19 (two-night stay required)
      $254: March 23-26 (two-night stay required)

    Surrounding dates are also discounted and this is part of a larger hotel sale ending 11:59 p.m. PT Thursday. To book with Whistler.com, click below or call 1-800-944-7853 for more details and mention Travelzoo.

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  • Ebates.com – 20% rebate on Orbitz ‘Activities’–Save on Disneyland tickets!

    Orbitz is one of the largest online travel companies in the world, offering discounted rates on airline tickets, hotel reservations, cruises, vacation packages and car rentals.

    For a limited time through Ebates receive 20.0% Cash Back per Activity reservation.

    This means Disneyland tickets!

    Once you have logged into Ebates, search for Orbitz, then you can make your purchases on ‘activities.’ Remember as always to turn off ad-blockers, and take screen shots of the process as you go along, just in case.

    You can receive the 20% rebate off of activities such as Character meals, Knotts Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Sea World, Legoland, Citipass, etc. If any of you notice any other good activities that will have the 20% rebate, please let me know!

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    Enjoy!

  • Get up to 80% Off Select Nautica Luggage–Amazon.ca

    I hate buying luggage – it is so depressing to have your bags damaged and no matter how expensive the bag or suitcase is they all get damaged (my experience).

    For a limited time, save up to 80% on select Nautica luggage at Amazon.ca. Offer valid through February 28, 2014, or while supplies last.

    This is a deal I can endorse – I can’t imagine spending more than $100 for a suitcase!

  • Limited-ti​me Europe offer – Earn up to 10,000 Bonus @Aeroplan Miles

    If travelling to Europe is part of your summer plans, then be sure to register to earn up to 10,000 Bonus Aeroplan® Miles for just one round-trip or two one-way segments on Air Canada or Air Canada rouge!

    Here’s how to earn them:

    5,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles

    Eligible routes, including four new summer destinations:
    Eligible routes, including four new summer destinations

    Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to accumulate Bonus Aeroplan Miles for your upcoming European travel! Simply register and book between February 18 and April 1, 2014 for travel between April 22 and December 14, 2014.

    To qualify for this offer, you must register online and book between February 18 and April 1, 2014. A one-time registration is required and can be completed online at www.aeroplan.com.

    Bonus Aeroplan Miles for eligible flights flown will be awarded for new bookings only made between February 18 and April 1, 2014, for travel between April 22 and December 14, 2014. In order to qualify as a new booking, the booking must have been created for the first time with a new booking reference number during the eligible booking period of the promotion. Any booking made prior to the start of the promotion that is subsequently changed to include travel dates within the qualifying travel period will not be considered a new booking that is eligible for the promotion.
    Valid on eligible scheduled non-stop direct flights operated by Air Canada rouge between Canada and any one of the following destinations: Nice/Lisbon/Barcelona/ Manchester/Milan/Edinburgh; eligible scheduled non-stop direct flights operated by Air Canada between Canada and London/Paris/Frankfurt/Munich/Geneva/Zurich for travel between April 22 and December 14, 2014.
    A maximum of 10,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles will be issued per round-trip or 2 one-way segments.
    To qualify for 5,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles, a minimum of 2 one-way flight segments must be travelled in the following eligible fare options (booking classes): Tango (W, S, T, L, K); Flex (M, U, H, Q, V); Latitude (Y, B).
    To qualify for 10,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles, a minimum of 2 one-way flight segments must be travelled in the following eligible fare options (booking classes): Premium rouge/Premium Economy (O, E, N); International Business Class Lowest (C, D, Z, P); International Business Class Flexible (J).
    Valid on published fares and Flight Passes which are eligible for Aeroplan Mile accumulation. Offer is not valid when traveling on an Air Canada Unlimited Flight Pass.
    Bonus Aeroplan Miles are not Altitude Qualifying Miles and do not count towards Air Canada Altitude.
    Bonus Aeroplan Miles will be credited up to three weeks after the qualifying flights are completed.
    Upgraded flight segments (eUpgrades, Last minute paid upgrades, Star Alliance Upgrade Awards, etc.) will be tracked for this promotion based on the eligibility of the original Economy Class fare purchased and will not be eligible to earn the 10,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles offer for travel in Premium rouge, Premium Economy, and International Business Class.
    Aeroplan Flight Rewards are not eligible for mileage accumulation.
    Bonus Aeroplan Miles cannot be sold and are non-transferable. They have no cash value and cannot be converted to cash or refunded if unused.
    Offer is subject to change at Air Canada’s sole discretion without notice; other conditions and restrictions may apply. Click here for full terms and conditions.

  • Starwood 2014 Annual Category Changes – Canadian Hotels

    I am a big Starwood fan (most of the time), no blackout dates, valuable and flexible points, but today just over 20% of all their hotels are changing category, of these 56% are moving down and 44% are moving up.

    Most hotels chains reorganize their categories yearly to keep them current with the average rates that they charge.  The beauty of hotel points is that there are no blackout dates or capacity controls, if there is a room you can use points for it. 

    So even if a major event is in town and rates are quadruple what they normally are you can still use the regular amount of points as long as the hotel is not sold out of standard rooms.

    This list is subject to change and other hotels can still be added to it.

    Starwood’s standard award chart will not change:
    If you stay 5 nights with points the 5th night is free.
    Category 1 = 2,000 (weekend), 3,000 (weekday).
    Category 2 = 3,000 (weekend), 4,000 (weekday).
    Category 3 = 7,000
    Category 4 = 10,000
    Category 5 = 12,000 (Low Season), 16,000 (High Season).
    Category 6 = 20,000 (Low Season), 25,000 (High Season).
    Category 7 = 30,000 (Low Season), 35,000 (High Season).

    Here are the Canadian updates:

    • Four Points by Sheraton Winnipeg
      International Airport from a 3 to a 4.
    • Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airporta 4 to a 3.
    • Four Points by Sheraton Kingston a 4 to a 3.
    • Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport a 3 to a 2.

    The major resorts in Hawaii were increased :{

  • Porter Airlines 60% off sale–Travel by June 2014

    Porter has their seat sale posted!

    Summer Splash Sale
    Porter Airlines Plane

    Choose your departure city:
    Halifax (YHZ) Moncton (YQM) Mont Tremblant (YTM) Montréal (YUL) Ottawa (YOW) Québec City (YQB) Sault Ste. Marie (YAM) St. John’s, NL (YYT) Sudbury (YSB) Thunder Bay (YQT) Timmins (YTS) Toronto (YTZ) Windsor (YQG)

    One-way flights from Toronto to:

    Windsor

    $ 89 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    Sudbury

    $ 91 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    Ottawa

    $ 94 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    Timmins

    $ 98 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    Sault Ste. Marie

    $ 100 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    Montréal

    $ 102 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    Mont Tremblant

    $ 118 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    Burlington

    $ 124 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    Thunder Bay

    $ 124 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    New York

    $ 131 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    Washington

    $ 132 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    Québec City

    $ 135 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    Moncton

    $ 142 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    Boston

    $ 144 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    Chicago

    $ 144 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    Halifax

    $ 177 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    St. John’s

    $ 230 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    Myrtle Beach

    $ 249 CAD

    includes all taxes/fees

    Book by 11:59 pm Eastern Time February 24, 2014. Travel by June 27, 2014. Up to 21-day advance purchase may be required. Fares may not be available April 18-21, May 16-19, 2014. Discount applies only to the regular base fare and does not apply to fees, taxes or surcharges.

    Lowest fares are available on Tuesday and Wednesday departures. Fares are subject to availability and may not be available through the entire travel period. Full fare breakdown available for all itineraries on flyporter.com. Fares quoted are one-way outbound in Firm Class. Inbound fares may differ. New bookings only. Fares include all applicable government-imposed taxes and mandatory fees, which may amount to as much as $150 one-way per passenger, depending on routing. Foreign taxes will fluctuate based on the prevailing exchange rate. Fees for optional services, such as itinerary changes, additional baggage, advance seat selection, or certain special service requests, may increase overall cost. Fares are non-refundable but itineraries may be changed for a fee of up to $200 per person per direction, plus any fare differential. Other significant conditions (including a $25 first-checked bag and $35 second-checked bag fee to and from the U.S., a $20 second-checked bag fee for flights in Canada, and charges for overweight and/or excess baggage) may change without notice and are not guaranteed until ticketed. Visit flyporter.com for more information. In case of any discrepancy between advertised fares and the fares shown on the website at the time of booking, the latter shall prevail.

  • Air Canada – YVR, YYJ, YYC, or YEG to Shanghai (PVG) Feb – May Under $735 Return

    With this fare sale by Air Canada to China there’s been a price drop on the fares especially on flights to Shanghai from western Canada. Plenty of departure dates available from February to May inclusive.

    • Victoria (YYJ) $712 Return (all in
    • Vancouver (YVR) $722 Return (all in)
    • Edmonton (YEG) $728 Return (all in)
    • Calgary (YYC) $733 Return (all in)
  • US AIRWAYS: NO LONGER AN AEROPLAN PARTNER—EFFECTIVE MARCH 30, 2014.

    Effective March 30, 2014, US Airways will no longer be an Aeroplan Partner. You will not be able to earn Aeroplan Miles on US Airways flights scheduled after that date.
    Accumulation: Mileage accumulation on US Airways flights will be permitted until March 30, 2014. Aeroplan Members will be allowed to claim retro credits until September 30, 2014 for eligible flight flown up to March 30, 2014 according to the US Airways accumulation structure.
    Redemption: For members with existing flight rewards containing flight segments on US Airways, these bookings will remain valid for travel.
    Aeroplan members will be able to redeem flight rewards with US Airways until March 26, 2014.
    Any changes to US Airways flight dates, flight times, origin and destination, routing or cabin class can be made until March 26, 2014 by calling the Aeroplan Contact Centre All applicable fees and taxes will apply.
    For travel with US Airways through March 30, 2014, Air Canada Altitude members, Super Elite 100K, Elite 75K and Elite 50K will enjoy Star Alliance Gold recognition and Air Canada Altitude members, Elite 35K and Prestige 25K will enjoy Star Alliance Silver recognition.
    For more details, please refer to the US Airways partner page.

  • How to find free days at the museum? @FreeMuseumDay

    I love to visit museums when I travel – so interesting and you get to experience more of the local culture.

    I found this great free website, http://freemuseumday.org/cities.html that lists major US cities and each city shows the days that the museum is free in the town.

    I found out that at the Seattle Children’s Museum the last hour of every weekday (4:00pm – 5:00pm), they accept any amount of payment for regular admission to the Museum. Your family simply pays what you can afford to enter and play.

    Other major cities include:

    Boston
    Chicago
    Los Angeles
    New York
    Portland
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Seattle Area

    I hope they add Canada soon!