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  • ‎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

  • Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi Review

    We started by parking our rental car at the Galleria Mall (one of 10 stops on the water taxi – hop on and hop off tour).\

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    We saw mega wealthy houses, heard interesting stories about the houses, heard some jokes, and were entertained with a comfortable ride. I enjoyed seeing the back stories about the mansions and how much the houses are for sale. We saw how Wayne Huizinga (previous owner of BlockBuster Video) bought his neighbour’s homes when they complained when he took his helicopter to his office. It was impressive to see the canals and various homes and opulence.

    The Water Taxi routes run between Oakland Park Boulevard and Southeast 17th Street along the Intracoastal waterway, and west along the New River into downtown Fort Lauderdale as far as the Las Olas Riverfront complex.

    We ended up at the Las Olas Riverfront complex after about a 45 minute water taxi ride and stopped for a lunch break and baby break. We did a small walk and checked out some interesting art and shops on Las Olas.

    We took the 1:55 PM water taxi back to the Galleria stop.

    Make sure that you save your ticket because the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi provides a variety of Cruise & Save partners providing small discounts with display of ticket.

    The Water Taxi ticket lets you on and off its stops all day while taking in the sights along Fort Lauderdale’s world famous waterways, which have earned the city the nickname, “The Venice of America”.

    I recommend this to all visitors to Fort Lauderdale and the staff is really nice and friendly. Our daughter was getting restless (too long a trip for her), but the captain recommended a stop at Hollywood beach and the stops are well planned with restaurants nearby.

    Make sure you check the schedule prior to planning your day though.

  • 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!

  • TD Aeroplan VISA Review – 1st Year Free + 15,000 Free Miles

    It is a new year and it is time for the new credit cards to be displayed!

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    There are four TD Aeroplan Credit Cards to choose from and each comes with Welcome Bonus of Aeroplan Miles:
    • TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card – a Welcome Bonus of 15,000 miles
    • TD® Aeroplan® Visa Platinum* Card – a Welcome Bonus of 10,000 miles
    • TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege™ Card – a Welcome Bonus of 25,000 miles
    • TD® Aeroplan® Visa* Business Card – a Welcome Bonus of 20,000 miles
    Plus, your Welcome Bonus will help qualify towards your 2015 Distinction status
    TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite, TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, and TD Aeroplan Visa Business Cardholders also enjoy:
    • A limited time 2-for-1 short‑haul flight reward offer
    • Air Canada benefits like annual Maple Leaf™ Lounge access, Priority Check-in and Priority Boarding, and much more—experience a world of comfort Get ready to earn faster and travel sooner with TD Aeroplan Credit Cards

    Be careful about this offer as the lounge access is a one-time guest pass (not that useful if you have a family).

    Another problem is that the complimentary first checked bag benefit, up to 23kg (50 lbs), applies whenever the Primary Cardholder travels on any flight operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express or Air Canada rouge. Flights operated by other airlines are not eligible. The benefit is only given with the Aeroplan reward so it is not useful if you are a regular Air Canada flyer.

    If you are flying with United to the US, you are still paying the fee (not that useful a benefit).

    The final benefit is only good for flights booked with Aeroplan miles.

    You and your companions travelling on the same reservation can enjoy the convenience of Priority Check-In and Priority Boarding, whenever you travel on an Aeroplan Flight Reward operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express or Air Canada rouge.

    This is an OK credit card (no annual fee the first year), but I would stick with the American Express Gold Rewards card with the 25,000 bonus points that you get with no annual fee (at the moment).

    Here is the link to the TD Aeroplan VISA card.

    This card will have no annual fee (promoted at the branches starting tomorrow).

    It is really no competition with the American Express Gold Reward card.

  • Request a free Ontario Travel 2014 Calendar

    I grew up in Northwestern Ontario – very fortunate, and Ontario has some beauty (not as much as BC though)!

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    Request your free Ontario Outdoor Adventures Calendar for 2014.

    Available only to Canadian and U.S. addresses.

    Request your calendar today

  • $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

  • Update your email address to American Express to get 100 FREE AIR MILES

    Provide your email address to American Express by December 22, 2013 and you can earn 100 BONUS reward miles!

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    You will need to provide your full name, AIR MILES® Collector Number, and email address.

    The email address you provide will only be updated in American Express records if you are the Basic Cardmember associated with the Collector Number that was registered. Your email address will be updated up to 60 days after December 22, 2013.

    Here is a link to the promotion!