As I set to embark on my 11 day trip around the world, I thought I would share an interesting story from a recent communication with the Director of Public Relations at The Four Seasons Vancouver. I booked the property for a one night stay using American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts. The Four Seasons doesn’t participate
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 It has been replaced by the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card.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! ***Update as of April 19th, 2018*** There have been a lot of changes to the credit card market in Canada since this
The Canadian credit card market consists of three main players: Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Many Canadians have mixed feelings about American Express Cards, and admittedly, I used to be one of them. Some complaints I hear often are: Most places don’t accept American Express. There are high-interest rates. The Annual fee is too expensive.
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 It has been replaced by the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card.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 In my opinion, Starwood Preferred Guest is the most valuable loyalty program out there. SPG points are undoubtedly the most flexible
Introduction The Fairmont Pacific Rim is my favourite hotel in Vancouver, and certainly in my top 5 worldwide. The building is stunning, with lively common areas, and rooms that feature all the comfort and technology one comes to expect in a luxury hotel. What really stands out, however, is the service. Fairmont never fails at making
Updated 2017-12-15: Important News Regarding The Fairmont President’s Club There have been two recent and major announcements concerning the Fairmont President’s Club. You can read more about them here: The Fairmont President’s Club will come to an end, July 2, 2018 and be replaced by Le Club AccorHotels.. To make matters worse, American Express Platinum
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 It has been replaced by the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card.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 just finished planning my upcoming trip and thought I would write a post on the planning and booking process in
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! Back in June 2016, Alaska Air announced a new partnership with Japan Airlines which included a codeshare agreement and reciprocal mileage earning
Most hotel brands will offer special incentives to book directly; whether its complimentary internet, enhanced rooms, or special rates. It’s clear hotels are trying to shift consumers from using online travel agencies for reservations, which has become the norm for most leisure travellers. A lot of the big brands offer a best rate guarantee –
Introduction I needed a room for my second night in New York after redeeming a free night certificate at The Plaza Hotel the night before. Hotel rates in New York are high, bordering on obscene, and I knew rooms would be very expensive given the short notice and the time of year. Manhattan has no
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