Introduction: It had been a couple of months since my 11-day trip around the world and I was starting to get the itch for a weekend trip. I was browsing Aeroplan one morning when I stumbled across a direct flight from Hong Kong to Vancouver on Air Canada in business class. While I’ve reviewed some
Introduction: I knew I wouldn’t be staying two nights in Hong Kong when I booked my last minute trip over the Easter long weekend for a few reasons: Hong Kong hotel prices are expensive (like, really expensive) Points redemptions aren’t very aspirational I felt there was more bang for my buck (or points) just across
Update 2019-02-26: Please note that the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) American Express Card Canada is no longer available. It has been replaced by the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card. Get the details here! I love to fly. So much so, that sometimes I travel just to fly. While I still consider the destination (I do
Update 2019-02-26: Please note that the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) American Express Card Canada is no longer available. It has been replaced by the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card. Get the details here! Introduction: I decided last minute to take a trip to Hong Kong over Easter weekend after finding some award availability on The
Update 2019-02-26: Please note that the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) American Express Card Canada is no longer available. It has been replaced by the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card. Get the details here! Introduction: Cathay Pacific continues to be one of my favourite airlines for their generous award availability, consistent premium class products, and fantastic
Introduction: I decided to split this review into two separate posts as I felt there was just too much content for a single entry. Also, while it’s not uncommon for me to try various restaurant options at a hotel, this stay was especially good, with the three of us all agreeing it was some of
Update 2019-02-26: Please note that the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) American Express Card Canada is no longer available. It has been replaced by the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card. Get the details here! I consider SPG points the most valuable rewards program for Canadians for a number of reasons: Ability to transfer to most major
Introduction: Whistler is one of my favourite local destinations, and I try to make it up there at least a few times a year. Located just 90 minutes from Vancouver, this resort town offers something for everyone, from world class skiing in the winter to championship golf in the summer. While we normally stay in
Introduction: American Express in Canada is currently offering an increased sign-up bonus on The American Express Gold Rewards Card! I already consider it the overall best travel rewards card for Canadians, so this increased welcome bonus only sweetens the deal! Here are the details: 25,000 Membership Reward welcome bonus after spending $1,500 in the first 3
Introduction: You always remember your first… This was our debut international first class flight, and second flight on a trip around the world that included stops in San Francisco, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Singapore, Munich and Denver. I originally hadn’t planned to write a review for any of this trip (we took it in summer, 2016) as a
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