Monday, November 27, 2017

Carlson Hotels Club Carlson: 100% Bonus for buying points until November 28


A very short term buy points bonus from Club Carlson is a good one! For today and tomorrow you'll receive a 100% bonus on any Club Carlson Gold Points you buy. Normally you pay US$7 for 1,000 points and now you'll get 2,000 points for that same amount. You can buy up to 40,000 points per year so if you have not purchased any Club Carlson points yet this year you can come out with 80,000 points with this promotion for only US$280.00 or only .35 cents per point. With free nights starting as low as 9,000 points you could be paying as little as US$31.50 for a hotel stay.




A quick check of a random Category 3 hotel shows the potential savings here:

This Radisson Blu in Warsaw is 28,000 points, which with the buy points promotion would cost you US$98 or about C$130 where the best members rate that can be cancelled is C$184. That's close to a 30% savings if you bought points and used them for the stay rather than booking the room directly.

Offer details
100% Bonus Gold Points when you buy Gold Points online. Buy Points Here. Until Nov 28, 17

Find many more Club Carlson bonuses here

Friday, November 24, 2017

November 24 Update: Call in to book WestJet flights with Flying Blue Miles, recognition from Canalta Hotels & Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals

Here is a further update to the WestJet and Air France KLM partnership. We have been wanting to write a post about using Flying Blue miles for WestJet flights however their online booking engine is not grabbing WestJet flights yet. They have updated their partner page for WestJet stating that you have to Call in to book Flying Blue Awards for travel on WestJet. So they are bookable but not online nor do they list what the redemption amounts are yet although we assume that it will be 12,500 miles one way for flights within North America as that is what Flying Blue charges for flights on other North American airlines. Hawaii may be 15,000 (that's what it is to redeem on Delta via Flying Blue) and so on.


When you travel enough and stay in a lot of hotels you get recognized - and it doesn't matter the size of the company or their loyalty program. Rewards Canada contributor Bill W. (see our Collector Series story on Bill) received this nice invite from the Canalta Hotel in Esterhazy Sasktachewan to attend their Christmas party!


We're going to keep this reminder going in each update until Christmas:
Check out the Give A Mile Flight Hero campaign! The charity can really use donations of miles to help provide flights to those who otherwise would be unable to travel to visit terminally ill or critically sick family and friends. Rewards Canada has pledged to raise 100,000 miles and we are half way there! We are putting the call out to all of our fans, readers and even new visitors, if you can give please do so. It can be as little as 1,000 miles! You can find out more and donate here.



Posts since our last update:
Travel Deals
Check out our separate post that rounds up all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals!

Remember to visit Rewards Canada's Travel Booking site to book travel directly with many of your favourite airlines, hotels and more!

Canadian Bonus Offers
Air Canada / Aeroplan
- Double Aeroplan Miles on all GOL flights systemwide. More... Register by Jan 16 for travel Dec 16 - Mar 31, 18


Other Bonus Offers
Carlson Hotels Club Carlson
- 2,500 Bonus Gold Points and up to 30% off stays at Carlson Hotels Worldwide with the Dream Deals offer. More... Book by Dec 3 for stays until Feb 28, 18

Etihad Guest
- 20% Bonus Miles when you buy Guest Miles online. More... Until Dec 6, 17

Le Club AccorHotels
- 1,000 Bonus Le Club Accorhotels Points for stays at Accor Hotels in Italy. More... Book by Jan 25 for stays until Jan 28, 18

Marriott Rewards
- Earn up to 3,000 Bonus Rewards Points for stays on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday nights at participating Marriott Hotels in London. More... Until Feb 28, 18

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Rewards Canada's Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deal Round up! Save on flights, hotels, car rentals, earn more miles and more!

Here is a nice simple round up of a lot of the offers we have been made aware of for the 2017 Black Friday / Cyber Monday season:


Air Canada Black Friday Sale - Book by Nov 26

Alaska Airlines Black Friday Cyber Monday deals! Flights from $44.


Emirates Black Friday Sale - fares to Europe from $399, Dubai from $649, Asia from $759


KLM Black Friday Sale - fly from Canada to Europe, Asia, Africa from as little as $725

Priority Pass Black Friday Sale - Up to 40% off annual memberships

Singapore Airlines Black Friday Sale - fly from the U.S. to Asia from as a little as $449

Swiss International: Use code SWISSBLACKFRIDAYEU17 to save 30 EUR for your next flight within Europe.

WestJet Black Friday Sale - Book by Nov 24


Aeroplan & Fairmont Hotels Black Friday Offer: 6x Aeroplan Miles for stays in the Americas

Aeroplan: 4,000 Bonus Miles on your first Rocketmiles booking. Must book by Nov 27.

Choice Hotels: Book early this Black Friday and save 20%!

Choice Hotels Book Early & Save 20% This Cyber Monday!

Club Carlson: 2,500 Bonus Points for stays at participating hotels Worldwide. Book by Dec 3. 


Coast Hotels: Save up to 40% off with their Pink Friday offers

Hotels.com Save up to 60% + get up to 99% off with our Cyber Week Mystery Coupon! (11/24 - 11/27)


Hotels.com Save $40 CAD when you spend $300 or more with code TAKE40NOV17. Book by 11/26, Travel by 12/31.

Kaligo Black Friday Bonus: 50% Bonus Miles/Points on all hotel stays booked by November 27!

IHG Rewards Club Your World Sale - Save 15-30% off destinations across the globe for a limited time

Loews Hotels 3 days only, enjoy 20% off bookings! 

Marriott Cyber Sale - Rates from $89 in the Americas

Melia Hotels Black Week Up to 50% Off and 5,000 bonus points!

Millennium Hotels Unlock Unbeatable Black Friday Offers with 25% off the flexible rate, Worldwide

Rocketmiles Black Friday Offer: 50% Bonus Miles/Points on all bookings made November 24 only!

Starwood Hotels Cyber Sale - Rates from $89 in the Americas


Avis & Aeroplan Reserve your vehicle on November 24 - November 27th, 2017, for a minimum 3 consecutive day rental, and earn 1,000 bonus Aeroplan Miles.


Amtrak Track Friday Sale - Up to 30% off on most Amtrak Routes

Via Rail has all of Canada on sale with their Black Friday sale. Fares from $28


Aeroplan eStore Black Friday Offers - Up to 10x Miles for online shopping

Aeroplan & Costco - 4x Aeroplan Miles on Costco.ca from Nov. 23 to Nov. 27, 2017

15x AIR MILES Reward Miles on all airmilesshops.ca purchases until November 29

Ebates.ca 2x Cash Back for Black Friday!

WestJet introduces WestJet Link with service to/from Lethbridge, Lloydminster, Medicine Hat, Cranbrook and Prince George


WestJet has gone beyond their model of only flying their own planes (WestJet, WestJet Encore) to be able to fly to smaller cities in Western Canada with today's announcement.
CALGARY, Nov. 24, 2017 /CNW/ - WestJet today introduced WestJet Link, a new regional air service operating under a capacity purchase agreement (CPA) with Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Using Pacific Coastal Airlines' aircraft painted in WestJet colours, WestJet Link will connect the communities of Lethbridge, Lloydminster, Medicine Hat, Cranbrook and Prince George to WestJet's rapidly expanding network hub at the YYC Calgary International Airport. These new routes will add to WestJet's existing leadership position in Calgary, offering more flights and seats to more destinations than any other airline.

All WestJet Link flights will be operated by Pacific Coastal using its fleet of 34-seat Saab 340B aircraft. Each aircraft will include six seats available in WestJet Plus, offering guests advanced boarding, no-charge for two checked bags and seating at the front of the aircraft.

Details of WestJet's new year-round nonstop service:



This is similar to Air Canada using airlines like Air Georgian to fly small planes like Beechcraft 1900's for their small markets.

Overall more great news for WestJet and WestJetters that you will now be able to connect to and from those smaller centres that have been craving WestJet service




Aeroplan & Fairmont Hotels Black Friday Offer: 6x Aeroplan Miles for stays in the Americas


The Black Friday/Cyber Monday offers just keep coming in - here is one that should interest a lot of you since most times you can only double or at most quadruple your miles for Fairmont stays! You must be a Fairmont President's Club member to earn miles (free to join). And remember that today only from 2pm EST to 5pm EST (Nov 24) you can get a 15% bonus when you buy Fairmont Gift Cards

Offer details
6x Aeroplan Miles for stays at Fairmont Hotels in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Caribbean and Bermuda. Full details & online booking. Book by Dec 18 for stays until Mar 31, 18

Find many more Aeroplan offers here

Priority Pass Black Friday Sale - Up to 40% off annual memberships


THIS OFFER HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 1!

Save 40% on Standard memberships,
Save 25% on Standard Plus memberships,
Save 25% on Prestige memberships


This is one of the biggest discounts we have seen for all three membership levels! Typically the discount offers run only 10% for Prestige so this is a pretty awesome deal!
Take a seat. Relax. Enjoy our biggest discount of the year! This Black Friday weekend, we’ve given you access to our very best deals — up to 40% off. There’s never been a better time than now to join the world’s most rewarding airport lounge access program. And, there’s no need stand in line. Just put your feet up and join from the comfort of your couch.

With Priority Pass membership you’ll enjoy a VIP airport experience, whoever you’re flying with, in whatever class you travel. Gain access to over 1000 quiet, comfortable airport lounges with complimentary refreshments, something to read, Wi-Fi to tap in to — and even conference rooms, showers, beds and spa facilities.*
This sale runs from today to Sunday November 26th  Friday December 1 so if you have been considering grabbing a Priority Pass membership now is the time to do so!

Purchase your Priority Pass Membership here

Aeroplan eStore Black Friday Offers - Up to 10x Miles for online shopping


We've been highlighting a lot of tip for maximizing your miles and points during the holiday season lately and the offers continue to come in! Aeroplan's eStore is a great way to rack up lots of Aeroplan miles for your online shopping and since today is Black Friday they have launched their Black Friday offers!
This year eStore will be offering members up to 10X miles with retailers such as Coach, Nike, Sonos and Sephora and 4X, 5X and 6X with many other top retailers!

As always, Aeroplan Silver/Black status members earn an additional 2X, while Diamond members earn an additional 3X on the base earn.
For me I just placed an order via the Apple Store which is offering 5x Aeroplan miles!

Shop online via the Aeroplan eStore here!

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Marriott Cyber Sale - Rates from $89 in the Americas


Earlier we brought you details of Starwood's Cyber Sale and their parent company Marriott is also running the identical Cyber Weekend sale! Rates start as low as $89 for stays at participating Marriott Hotels in the Canada, the U.S., Latin America and South America.

Cyber Weekend Sale! Book a room worldwide at Marriott Hotels starting from $89 per night!
Book by 111:59pm EST November 27th, 2017 for stays between December 7 and January 15
See Landing Page for Terms and Conditions

Starwood Hotels Cyber Sale - Rates from $89 in the Americas


Starwood launched their highly anticipated Cyber Weekend Sale today! Rates start as low as $89 for stays at participating Starwood Hotels in the Canada, the U.S., Latin America and South America.



Cyber Weekend Sale! Book a room worldwide at Starwood Hotels starting from $89 per night!
Book by 111:59pm EST November 27th, 2017 for stays between December 7 and January 15
See Landing Page for Terms and Conditions

Reminder: 1 Week left to take advantage of Best Western's awesome 10,000 points per night redemption offer

We've provided several posts already over the past couple months of Best Western's fall promotion that offers double points on all stays but what's even better with the offer is the redemption side of it!

You can redeem 10,000 points for a reward night at any Best Western Hotel in North America. Of course you wouldn't want to redeem that amount for a hotel that's only 8,000 points but with many being in the 16,000 to 24,000 point range per night you can see why this becomes a great offer.

When we originally posted the offer back in September there was some confusion on how you book the redemption offer. Thanks to our reader BoogieManer we learned how you do. You simply needed to call Best Western Rewards customer service to take advantage of the redemption offer. Remember it is only good for stays between November 1 and January 31 however you can book those stays right away:



As you can see the Redemption Story here is one that provides some big time value! BoogieManer booekd a hotel in New York City for only 10,000 points per night (30,000 total) instead of 24,000 points per night (72,000 total) That is some huge savings and an example how you really need to keep on top of the game and utilize promotions like this when they come about. Good job BoogieManer!

Great news is that these rates are also now available online, you don't have to actually call in! Here is another New York example at the Best Western Premier Herald Square:


The hotel normally goes for 36,000 points per night but during this promotion it is only 10,000 points!

Once again here are the details of the Best Western promotion:

Double Rewards Points for stays at all Best Western branded hotels Worldwide. Full details, Online registration and booking (Registration is required) Until Nov 30, 17
Additional offer: BWR members can redeem 10,000 points for an exclusive offer for a Free Night valid for a stay at any Best Western branded hotel in North America.  The free night is valid for stays taking place between November 1, 2017 and January 31, 2018 

Have you or are you going to take advantage of this offer? Tell us your story in the comments section below!