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Best First Year Free Travel Reward Cards For Canadians

Best First Year Free Travel Reward Credit Cards For Canadians

Update as of 2019-01-16: Please note this article is out of date, and The American Express Business Gold Rewards Card and RBC Visa Infinite Avion are no longer first year free. Best First Year Free Travel Reward Credit Cards Introduction I’m often asked what the best first-year free travel reward credit card is for Canadians,

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Authentically local food experience

Restaurant Review: The Wildflower Restaurant – Fairmont Chateau Whistler, BC

Fairmont Authentically Local Food Experience Introduction One of the aspects of The Fairmont President’s Club that is so unique is the issuance of certificates over traditional hotel points. Every year, members would receive a set of certificates based on their status level, including free-night, suite upgrade, and dining certificates. Furthermore, Platinum members were allowed to

Hotel Reviews

Hi-Lo Portland Standard King Room

Hotel Review: Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection – Portland, Oregon

The Hi-Lo Portland Introduction Given that I was booking two paid rates in Seattle through American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel and The Four Seasons Hotel, I knew I wanted to find a points redemption in Portland. Since it was New Year’s Eve, rates were moderately high, and the choices

Hotel Reviews

Overcrowding At American Express Centurion Lounges

Are Crowded American Express Centurion Lounges Worth The Visit?

Overcrowding At American Express Centurion Lounges Introduction American Express is a leader in premium travel reward cards in Canada, with a range of products essential to any travel hacker’s wallet. American Express Membership Reward cards regularly top my list of the best credit cards in Canada, and feature some impressive welcome bonuses throughout the year.

Airline Reviews

Le Club AccorHotels Review

Le Club AccorHotels Review – Just How Bad Is It?

Le Club AccorHotels Review – Introduction Back in December Fairmont President’s Club members learned the fate of their beloved program with the news that Le Club AccorHotels would replace FPC beginning July 2, 2018. Unlike other programs, such as Starwood and Marriott, where management decided to take features from both programs when merging, Accor decided

Hotel Reviews

Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle Executive Suite

Hotel Review: Fairmont Olympic Hotel (Executive Suite), Seattle, WA

Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle Executive Suite Introduction I booked this hotel as our first stop on our road trip to Portland, which included a stop in Seattle in both directions. Seattle, like Vancouver, is a highly seasonal market, and rates were quite reasonable just before New Year’s Eve. Opened in 1924, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel is

Hotel Reviews

Exciting News – Big Changes Coming To PointsWise!

Big Changes Coming Soon! It’s been an exciting year for PointsWise! What started as a humble blog getting a few page views per day grew into a full service website offering the latest news, travel hacking tricks, and product reviews. In addition to the blog, we launched premium concierge award booking service, which has been

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Don’t Miss Your Last Chance For A Bonus Set Of Fairmont Certificates

Last Chance For A Second Set Of Fairmont Certificates For Elite Members Just a quick reminder, Fairmont elite members (Platinum and Premier) have until July 1, 2018 to get two qualifying stays to be eligible for a second set of Fairmont certificates, which will be issued on July 2, when Le Club AccorHotels replaces the

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PointsWise - AMEX Card Travel Tips for Canadians

PointsWise helps Canadians earn more travel rewards with expert insights on credit cards, loyalty programs, and travel hacks. Explore reviews of American Express cards and strategies to unlock unforgettable travel experiences!

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