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Visiting the Hoover Dam – Is half a day enough time for a visit?
When I was visiting Vegas late last Fall, I made a side trip to visit the Hoover Dam.…
Taking Advantage of the Boeing 737-9 MAX Grounding
Recently, I found myself in Orlando. I already had a flight to Toronto booked but fell extremely ill and wanted to get back to Canada sooner. I looked at the prices for a 9.05pm departure from Orlando. The non-stop flight was $887 for a standard ticket. A rather expensive option. Learn how I ultimately took advantage of the Boeing 737-9 MAX grounding to get the same flight for just 20,000 miles!
Medical Emergency at Fairmont Chateau Whistler
A medical emergency during travels can be a bit scary. Unfortunately, this past year, I have experienced the…
Deserted Beaches and Idyllic Redwoods: A California North Coast Staycation
As I wrote posts about this year’s Labor Day trip, I realized I never wrote about 2022! Better…
Best Credit Card Emergency Medical Travel Insurance in Canada
We go through all the major credit card insurance certificates to identify the best credit card emergency medical travel insurance in Canada.
Lounge Review: American Admirals Club Orange County (SNA)
Background: The last time I came to visit the Admirals Club Orange County (SNA) was in August 2023.…
Save Money by Searching on Several Travel Portals
In this post, I walk through the importance of searching on several travel portals to save money on flights.
Takeoff To Travel’s 2023 Year-in-Review: Top 10 Posts
Background: Today I am going to highlight the top 10 posts that I’ve published throughout 2023. Overall, it…
Fare War Brewing in Canada with Porter Airlines
There is a fare war brewing in Canada with Porter Airlines. Learn how consumers are the biggest beneficiary of this new competition!
Why does everyone think Alaska Airlines will retire the Hawaiian Airlines brand?
There has been much discourse online since Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines announced their intention to combine. It…
