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  • Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown–Victoria, BC 2014

    I love my new hometown, Victoria, BC. They have a nice promotion each year, where you get free or discounted admission and goodies for the price of a membership passport card.

    The event runs from Feb. 27 to March 2 in 2014.

    This year’s passport costs $12.50. It’s a great deal, even if you use a few coupons.

    If you are thinking of a trip to come to Victoria, BC it is a good weekend to come – lots of action in town.

    Complimentary admission to Butchart Gardens is in the passport (value of $22.85 for adults and $11.45 for youth).

    Many of the attractions are available on March 1 and 2 only, like Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, Butterfly Gardens, and Miniature World.

    Enjoy!

  • Hotels.com Canada: Save 11% on all US Destinations when you spend $350 Book by 2/24/14, Travel by 4/20/14.

    Hotels.com Canada: Save 11% on all US Destinations when you spend C$350 or more with code BETTERFX. Book by 2/24/14, Travel by 4/20/14.

    Use this coupon to get 11% off the price of your booking at a participating Best Price Guarantee hotel when you spend a minimum of C$350 for your entire stay. You must pay for your stay when you make the booking. The discount doesn’t apply to any taxes, fees or additional costs, and you’ll need to pay the full price for any other rooms in this booking.

    To use this coupon, you must be over 18 years old. You need to book by 11:59 pm CST on February 24, 2014 on the Canada English or French version[s] of Hotels.com for a stay to be completed between February 10, 2014 and April 20, 2014. Bookings are subject to availability and the hotel’s terms and conditions.

    This coupon can’t be used for:

    1. Package bookings i.e. hotel + flight
    2. Bookings made through Group Travel Services
    3. Bookings paid for at the hotel
    4. Bookings paid for in a foreign currency
    5. Bookings at non-participating hotels
    6. Bookings made prior to receipt of this coupon

    Go to hotels.com/deals/hotel-exclusions for a list of non-participating hotels. Participating hotels are subject to change at any time.

    This coupon is only valid for the first 15,000 bookings as long as you use it by the deadline above. You’ll be able to check that it’s still valid before completing a booking. There’s a limit of one coupon per booking, and it can’t be combined with other offers.

  • New Air New Zealand Sports Illustrated Safety Video

    Why can’t all safety videos be part entertaining and part educational?

     

    For anyone that hasn’t seen it, Air New Zealand just unveiled their latest safety video, which is filmed with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models in the Cook Islands.

    I am surprised I didn’t see any appearance by any of the All Blacks!

  • Canadian Resident Offer 20% off – Disney Cruises

    For a limited time, Canadian residents enjoy 20% off prevailing rates (as quoted on the Disney Cruise Line website) on a 9-night Alaskan cruise departing from Vancouver, Canada on May 24, 2014 on the Disney Wonder.

    Canadian Resident Rates

    This special offer is only valid for new bookings in categories 4A – 11B. The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Government Taxes and Fees not included. See Important Details below.

    Take advantage of this special offer to see the majesty of Alaska. Sail through the Inside Passage and behold the wonders of Tracy Arm fjord. Enjoy stops in scenic ports of call like Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway and Sitka. And along the way, delight in world-class Disney entertainment and service.

    Cruising With Disney
    You and your loved ones will enjoy an array of exciting experiences aboard the Disney Wonder, including:

    • Live entertainment, like Broadway-style shows, fireworks and meet-and-greets with Disney Characters
    • Luxurious staterooms designed with your family’s comfort in mind
    • Diverse dining options, from elegant restaurants to quick-service venues to 24-hour complimentary room service
    • Activities and spaces for all ages, so families can enjoy time together and apart
    • Sparkling pools and splashtacular play areas

    Enjoy all this—so much more—when you sail with Disney Cruise Line.

    Book Today and Save 20%
    Book online, call (888) 272-0497† or contact your Travel Agent to book your cruise. Be sure to indicate booking code CAN.

    Important Details

    • Government Taxes and Fees are an additional US$106 per person (subject to change).
    • Gratuities and Port Adventures are not included.
    • Offer valid for Categories 4A – 11B only and is not applicable for suites and GTY Categories with Restrictions (IGT, OGT, VGT).
    • This offer cannot be combined with any other special offers or discounts.
    • Must indicate booking code CAN at time of booking.
    • Proof of Canadian Residency required at check-in.
    • Offer subject to Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions.

    † Guests under 18 years of age must have their parent or guardian call this number.

    Here is a link to the source

  • 20,000 or 25,000 Aeroplan miles for opening a new TD account

    I am a big fan of no-fee chequing accounts and I have used PC Financial for years but this is an intriguing offer.

    Here is how the offer works.

    A couple walks hand in hand outside

    Earn 20,000 Aeroplan Miles when you open an All-Inclusive or Unlimited Personal Chequing Account at TD by March 31, 2014 and complete two of these three transactions through that account: Direct deposit, Pre-Authorized debit, Online Bill Payment, by May 19, 2014.

    Earn a further 5,000 miles when you set up overdraft protection on that account by May 19, 2014.

    I recommend keeping this open for at least 6 months (early termination fee of $15).

    Apply here on-line.

  • Book an Air Canada Vacations package and earn 10,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles per traveller when you spend at least $1,250

    Looking to get away from the winter blues?

    10,000 BONUS MILES PER TRAVELLER — ONLY 8 DAYS LEFT! AIR CANADA VACATIONS

    Air Canada Vacations wants to help you escape with this fantastic limited time offer! Book an Air Canada Vacations package and you can earn 10,000 Bonus Aeroplan® Miles per traveller when you spend at least $1,250 (per person, before taxes). That’s on top of the miles you will be earning with Air Canada or Air Canada rouge on your flight! Hurry, book with Air Canada Vacations by February 17, 2014, for travel by December 31, 2014.

    Book here.

  • Great Wolf Lodge – starting at $159–Spring 2014 Discounts

    Enjoy savings of 36% off!

    Available dates
    02/04/2014 – 04/11/2014
    Monday – Thursday.
    Sundays & Fridays are available for an additional charge.
    Maximum of a two-night stay.

    LIMITED TIME ONLY
    Must book by 9 p.m. (EST)
    on 02/10/14
    Offer valid only at the location and only on dates listed above. Valid per night for single or multiple night stays, must be mentioned at time of reservation and based on 2014 standard rates. Limited number of rooms available for each date. May not be valid during holiday and blackout periods or combined with any other discount or promotional offers. Multiple night minimum stay may apply. Must stay by date listed above for offer to apply. Offer based on 4 guests per room and may be terminated at any time without notice. Must have one individual 21 years of age or older staying in each room. Offer is not transferable and is not redeemable for cash. Limited number of rooms available for each date. Blackout date: February 7, 16 – 21 & March 7 – 15, 2014.
    *$50 resort credit valid at Antler Shanty Grub™ or The Trading Post Gift Shop™ or MagiQuest® or Elements™ Spa Salon. Not valid on Registered Massage Therapy.

    Here is a link to the source

    The only Canadian resort is in Niagara Falls but many are located in states close to the US border.

  • Get $75 credit when booking roundtrip on Porter with MBNA Mastercard

    Book a return flight with Porter Airlines and receive $75 towards your next flight.

    • Book between February 1 and February 28th
    • Must pay with MBNA Mastercard
    • Must have or signup to VIPorter frequent flier program
    • Use promo code MCPA2014

    Use promo code MCPA2014 to book a round-trip flight between 11:59pm Eastern Time February 1, 2014 and February 28, 2014 for travel between February 1, 2014 and April 11, 2014 Fares may not be available February 14, 2014 to February 17, 2014; March 14, 2014 to March 15, 2014 and March 23, 2014. Promo code is restricted to one-time use only. A credit of $75 CAD will be applied to the corresponding VIPorter account towards you next round-trip booking. The credit must be used towards a round-trip booking for travel between April 11, 2014 and June 13, 2014. Fare may not be available April 18, 2014 to April 21, 2014 and May 16, 2014 to May 19, 2014. Up to 21-day advance purchase may be required.

  • Earn 3,000 Bonus @Aeroplan Miles on your first booking with Rocketmiles

    Rocketmiles has added Aeroplan as a partner. They have a signup bonus of 3,000 bonus miles for a reservation.

    Here is how the website works:

    Another bonus that Rewards Canada found out is that the miles count towards Distinction.

    Book a premium hotel on Rocketmiles and automatically earn thousands of Aeroplan Miles.

    • Earn up to 5,000 miles per night on every hotel, every time.
    • Great hotel rates and no fine print. Simple as that.
    • Save up miles for the trip of your dreams.

    Look at this sample booking for Vancouver, BC, the Sutton Place hotel earns 9,000 Aeroplan miles for a $149/night booking.

    rocketmiles

    Register with RocketMiles here.

    Limited to first time customers and subject to investigation post-purchase. Limit one per customer. Limit one per stay. Promotional offer can not be applied to existing bookings or retroactively applied to bookings not made using the link above. Promotional offer CANNOT be combined with ANY other bonuses or offers. Rocketmiles reserves the right to retract a bonus AT ANY TIME if it detects fraud, stacking of bonuses, technical errors, cancel/rebooking activity (defined by identical search criteria), or ANY other deceptive behavior attempted to circumvent the limits expressed above.

  • Canada Day Challenge 2014

    Image of the Canada Day Challenge poster, on the image a boy holding a pencil and a paint brush, a young girl with a camera and another young girl holding an electronic tablet.

    • Be original.
    • Be creative.
    • Be part of the 2014 Canada Day Challenge!

    If you’re between 8 and 18 years old and live in Canada, you’re invited to express what Canada means to you by submitting an original poster design, a digital photograph, or a piece of creative writing inspired by the theme Canada: Strong and Free. You could win some really great prizes, including a VIP invitation to attend Canada Day 2014 events on Parliament Hill!

    Entries will be accepted until February 15, 2014. Be sure to check out How to Enter to learn more about this year’s exciting contest!