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What your miles and points are really worth…
What's the real value of our miles & points? Is attaching a singular number even correct, also do valuations even matter in the first place?
Secret Devaluation of United MileagePlus
This would be developing news as I do not track United MileagePlus very closely. There appears to be…
Save Money by Checking Air Canada US Dollar and Air Canada Canadian Dollar Website
Did you know Air Canada flights might be more expensive if you pay in Canadian Dollar for transborder flights? Learn more at Maple Miles.
CIBC Auto Rental Collision and Lost Damage Insurance with your CIBC Credit Card
Have you ever read the details of your CIBC Auto Rental Collision and Lost Damage Insurance provided by…
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.…
