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Getting $1,500 in value from the Amex Platinum Card
A $695 annual fee and a ton of benefits, but does the Amex Platinum card make sense for you, given how expensive it is in the first place?
How to get a retention bonus on your credit card…
A retention bonus can go a long way in taking the sting off a hefty annual fee. Here are a few tips you can use before you cancel your card.
Devaluation of Latitude Reward Tickets on Air Canada
Learn more about the devaluation of latitude reward tickets on Air Canada, on domestic trans-continental flights within Canada!
My latest Hyatt points booking: 3.4 cents per point in value!
My latest World of Hyatt points booking, even though last minute, yielded an amazing value of 3.4 cents per point!
My 40-Hour Monday: Story of a Time-Traveling Flight
I’ve just arrived back from a brief trip to South Korea. It was so brief, that I purposefully…
My favorite travel credit card
So why is this travel credit card my favorite? What's so great about it that I've now carried it in my wallet for close to a decade.
Mountain Extraction at the Fairmont Lake Louise
Nobody ever imagines hearing the words in their life: we are initiating a mountain extraction on a bike path in Lake Louise. Learn about our mountain extraction near Lake Louise when we encountered a freak injury during a tour led by the Fairmont Lake Louise!
Everything You Need to Know About Renting an Electric Car
Electric vehicles are rapidly becoming a common sight on roads worldwide. Whether or not you are pro or anti-EV, they are here to stay. Rental car companies recognize this and continue to add EVs to their fleets. Renting an electric car can be an exciting and comfortable way to travel, offering a smooth, quiet ride and the potential to save money on fuel costs. However, there are a few things to know about renting an electric car. Here's what you need to know about renting an EV.
Helping Book a Fall Trip for Family: An Award Travel Win
I’ve now been into travel rewards for more than a decade. While I don’t have a tally of how many miles and points I’ve redeemed in that time, it’s certainly in the millions. Award travel has become old hat in ways. One thing that never gets old, however, it helping others put a trip together with points and miles.
Promotion: Sale on Porter Airlines, Air Canada and WestJet Flights
If you are booking a flight within North America, you should take advantage of the sale on Porter Airlines, Air Canada or WestJet flights!