It’s official, Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) are merging into one unified loyalty program as of August 2018. Members will soon have access to earn or redeem points and book stays across 29 participating global brands comprising 6,500 hotels in 127 countries and territories. This merger puts iconic brands such [...]
Travelling within Canada is notoriously expensive, but it turns out right now is the cheapest time to travel across the country. Well, not this exact moment, but rather the month of April is when you’ll find the best deals. According to KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, the week of April 23rd is the [...]
If you live in Canada, then you know that travelling across the country by train is not ideal. Don’t get me wrong, VIA rail is comfortable, and the Rocky Mountaineer is one of the best train rides in the world, but both options are expensive! It doesn’t help that it takes about three days to [...]
The warm weather hasn’t even arrived yet, but it’s time to start thinking about your summer vacation plans. Where should you go, what should you see, and how much you’re going to spend takes a lot of time and consideration which is why you want to prepare yourself as best you can. For many people, [...]
With its rolling green hills, pubs, and rich history, Ireland is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe. But, just how much does it cost to go to Ireland? Well, there are several factors to consider including your travel style, what you want to see, and where you are flying from. Ireland is [...]
Chase has now officially closed all credit card accounts in Canada. This is huge news since their cards had no foreign transaction fees. In addition, they were the credit card partner for Marriott Rewards. If you’re loyal to the Marriott brand, you’re likely concerned about your ability to continue earning points, but don't worry, Amex [...]
Finally, there’s a travel rewards credit card from a major bank in Canada that comes with no foreign transaction fees. The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card is now accepting applicants and is clearly aimed at travellers who are looking to earn travel rewards and don’t want to pay those foreign transaction fees that are associated [...]
Amsterdam is a top European destination for travellers of all ages. But just how much does it cost to go to Amsterdam? Well, that depends on a few different factors including your travel style, what time of year you visit, and where you are flying from. Amsterdam is a big city, so it’s easy to [...]
**This post contains affiliate links Despite recent changes to the American Express Business Platinum card, I still believe that it’s a strong card for consumers and small business owners. Yes, it has a yearly fee of $499, but the signup bonus of 60,000 American Express Membership Rewards points (with a referral) are the most you [...]
If you’re a frequent WestJet flyer, then the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard is a must for you. To simply put it, WestJet Rewards is one of the best airline loyalty programs out there and the WestJet Mastercard allows you to earn WestJet Dollars at an incredible pace. In my WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard [...]
