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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 It has been replaced by the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card.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: 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
Introduction: Staying at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has been on my travel bucket list for quite some time. Located in the heart of the city, this historic building is currently undergoing a renovation (complete July, 2017) that will see the magnificent castle brought up to modern standards while retaining all of it’s unique charm and rich history.
Introduction: I don’t think United Polaris First class is on anybody’s bucket list, including mine. Furthermore, United is in the process of eliminating first class on all long-haul flights, and the following information will be obsolete in the near future. Unfortunately when I booked my 11-day trip around the world, United was the only option
***Update: The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Gold Floor recently underwent a 1.8 million dollar renovation, seeing an entirely new 14th floor reception area and lounge along with new guest rooms. Full details and a sneak peak at the new product can be found here*** Introduction: The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel has a lot of sentimental value
Introduction: I decided to route home over the Atlantic on my crazy 11-day trip around the world in an effort to try as many new products as possible. My business class flight on Singapore Airlines arrived in Bangkok just after 8:00pm, which allowed for 4 hours in the Thai First Class lounge. I was met
Introduction: For those who may not know, my partner Brad is currently finishing his Bachelor’s of Education degree in Vancouver and has been buried in books for the past 6 months. Spring break was rapidly approaching, and I knew I wanted to spend some time reviewing some new properties and getting reacquainted with the person
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: My flight from Jakarta on Singapore Airlines in first class arrived just after 5:00pm, which gave me just over 90 minutes before
Introduction: When I initially booked my add-on flights from New Delhi to Tokyo and Tokyo to Jakarta I was planning to stay in Indonesia for a couple of days and take the quickest route home over the pacific for two reasons: I knew I would be exhausted after travelling an average of 5,000km per day
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