What’s the best use of Scene+ when travelling the world on miles and points?
Updated January 6, 2024 What’s the best use of Scene+? Is Scene+ a useful program for travelling the world on miles and points? How does Scene+ work and how does it measure up against the former Scotia Rewards program? How does it compare to other fixed-point reward...
When travelling the world on miles and points, is the TD Rewards program worth it?
Updated January 5, 2024 Is the TD Rewards program worth it? How does the TD Rewards program work? How can the program be used to offset miscellaneous travel costs? After several years of earning and redeeming TD Rewards points for travel, I've found the program to be...
When travelling the world on miles and points, is the CIBC Aventura program worth it?
When travelling the world on miles and points, is the CIBC Aventura program worth it? How does the Aventura program work? What's an Aventura point worth? One way for me to find out was to apply for a credit card earning Aventura points and see what they could do. This...
Is a no-FOREX-fee credit card always the best choice for international travel?
Updated December 6, 2022 Ask the question in travel forums, "What is the best credit card for travelling abroad?" and answers invariably suggest those that don't charge foreign transaction fees (FOREX or FX). Is a no-FOREX-fee credit card always the best choice for...
Does the BMO Air Miles World Elite MasterCard deserve a place in your wallet?
Updated July 12, 2022 Does the BMO Air Miles World Elite MasterCard deserve a place in your wallet? According to Credit Card Genius, it's the best Air Miles credit card on the market. If most of the following features appeal to you, it certainly deserves some...
Travel the world on miles and points by meeting Minimum Spend Requirements
For the vast majority of credit cards, the MSR, or Minimum Spend Requirement, unlocks a SUB, or sign-up bonus — every miles-and-points enthusiast’s goal and the backbone of the hobby. Each SUB fast tracks access to free hotel stays, flying in premium cabins, and...
What is the best credit card with trip cancellation, trip interruption and flight delay insurance for trips on points
Credit card insurance takes the bite out of costly insurance premiums. But, what is the best credit card with trip cancellation, trip interruption and flight delay insurance for trips on points? It depends All credit card insurance policies have restrictive...
Lounge and flight review of United Airlines’ Polaris experience
Does United’s upgraded and rebranded business class product 'Polaris,' and its signature Polaris Lounge, live up to the hype? I was about to find out, with an award flight from New York to Tokyo in January 2019. What’s a business-class award flight? It’s one of those...
Finding Aeroplan flights: a step-by-step guide
Updated October 28, 2019 How do you find Aeroplan flights? If you punch in your round-trip or multi-city destination and dates, chances are you’ll be offered unappealing flights with hefty taxes and fees. There’s a better way. Get behind those initial offerings to...
Why the Best Western loyalty program is good for travellers
If you travel, and if you use miles and points to book travel, the Best Western loyalty program might be a good fit. You can’t go wrong with a cache of Best Western Rewards. Award flights don’t always leave or arrive at convenient times, and connections don’t always...