How to use CIBC Aventura points to reduce travel costs
Updated October 31, 2024 What are the various ways to use CIBC Aventura points to reduce travel costs? Is the Aventura program worth it? How does it work? What's an Aventura point worth? Here is my review as it relates to funding travel. What is the...
How to use Scene+ points to reduce travel costs
Updated October 30, 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 what are the ways to use Scene+ points to reduce travel costs? How does it measure up against the former Scotia...
How to use TD Rewards points to reduce travel costs
Updated October 29, 2024 Is the TD Rewards program worth it? How does the program work? What are the various ways to use TD Rewards points to reduce travel costs? What qualifies as a travel cost? After several years of earning and redeeming TD Rewards points for...
When a no-FOREX-fee credit card isn’t the best travel choice
Updated July 24, 2024 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...
9 Effective ways of meeting Minimum Spend Requirements
Updated July 10, 2024 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...
10 Reasons to keep a BMO Air Miles World Elite MasterCard in your wallet
Updated July 9, 2024 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...
Polaris review of United Airlines’ lounge and in-flight experience
Does United’s upgraded and rebranded business-class product 'Polaris,' and its signature Polaris Lounge, live up to the hype? My Polaris review of United's lounge and in-flight experience is based on an award flight from New York to Tokyo in January, 2019. ...
