It’s no secret that American Express has a strong reputation for giving excellent value back to its members.  Today, let’s review the ins and outs of Amex Offers, a popular feature by which cardholders can frequently earn additional rewards points or cash statement credits. What Are Amex Offers? Amex Offers are special promotions offered to current cardholders. Like a signup bonus for a new credit card, Amex Offers have a requirement to be fulfilled before distributing a reward. Rewards may be cash back in the form of a statement credit, or points in the card’s rewards currency, dependin ..read more

Earning elite status with airlines can deliver extremely valuable benefits along your travels. But if you’re in the habit of redeeming Miles & Points for flights, rather than paying cash for them, then you’d be forgiven for thinking of airline elite status as beyond your reach.  Indeed, perhaps it’s because our national airline, Air Canada, belongs to Star Alliance, but one of the questions I get rather frequently is whether there are any easy ways to achieve Star Alliance Gold status.  Earning Star Alliance Gold offers additional benefits to travellers in any class of service ..read more

Marriott Bonvoy elite status gives travellers a number of benefits when staying at a property that falls under the Marriott umbrella. The most meaningful benefits begin at the Platinum Elite level, which we’ve recently valued in the region of $3,046 (CAD) ($2,288 USD). But what about Titanium Elite, the next level further up? What are the incremental benefits of Titanium Elite status, and is it worthwhile to aim for Titanium once you’ve achieved Platinum? In this article, let’s have a look at the incremental value of Titanium Elite status, and ascertain what kind of value we can place on earn ..read more

While the National Bank World Elite Mastercard has always been known for its industry-leading insurance coverage, the card has garnered more attention recently with an elevated welcome bonus worth up to $700.  To further sweeten the deal, the best available offer comes with no annual fee for the first year and a yearly $150 travel credit, as well as a 5x earning rate at grocery stores and restaurants. Here are nine reasons why the National Bank World Elite Mastercard is worthy of a permanent spot in your wallet. National Bank World Elite Mastercard Apply Now ..read more

Air Canada and Aeroplan are putting out a series of exciting Black Friday 2022 deals and promotions to coincide with the buying frenzy of the next few weeks.  This year, there’s a fun “Choose Your Bonus” event, up to 20x points on the Aeroplan eStore, 3x bonus points on Air Canada gift cards, and many more ways to maximize Aeroplan points as you plan out your shopping sprees and travel itineraries.  Let’s take a look across everything that’s on offer.  Choose Your Own Black Friday Bonus The flagship Black Friday offer this year is known as “Choose Your Bonus and Stock Up on Poi ..read more

Marriott has announced upcoming changes to Ambassador Elite status for 2023. The changes include increasing the spending requirement, as well as bringing back the personalized Ambassador service, which was suspended during the pandemic. There aren’t any changes to other tiers, including Platinum Elite or Titanium Elite, so you’ll only be impacted if you’re in pursuit of Marriott’s top-tier status. Marriott Increases Ambassador Elite Spending Requirement Marriott Ambassador Elite is the highest tier of Marriott Bonvoy elite status, which is reached by earning 100 elite qualifying nights and re ..read more

Aeroplan recently introduced HotelSavers as a way for members to book hotels using Aeroplan points at a discount, through exclusively-negotiated rates at over 7,000 hotels. The program provides members with more flexibility to redeem their points for travel arrangements beyond flights. Under the current promotion, Aeroplan members can receive up to 25% Aeroplan points back on HotelSavers redemptions. Bookings must be made by December 23, 2022, and travel must be completed by April 30, 2023. Let’s dive into all the details. Register for the Offer All Aeroplan members are eligible for ..read more

Among Marriott Bonvoy’s elite status tiers, Platinum Elite status is the first level where you start to receive meaningful benefits during your hotel stays. The traditional route to Platinum Elite requires earning 50 nights in a calendar year, which can be accomplished in tandem with the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card or Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card, as these cards give you a head start of 15 elite nights. By dabbling in US credit cards, you can even obtain Platinum Elite status simply by getting the American Express US Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card, albeit at a cost ..read more

Earlier this year, it was announced that Star Alliance intended to release a co-branded credit card by the end of the year. The most intriguing aspect of the Star Alliance credit card is that the points earned would be transferrable to different Star Alliance partners. The HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card is now available for applications in Australia. The full details of the card have been released, and it’s a very intriguing concept. Let’s take a look at the particulars from this groundbreaking offering. The HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card In May 2022, Star Alliance announced its intention to ..read more

A new Visit Richmond promotion has arrived, this time offering up to $225 in American Express gift cards for staying at select Richmond hotels through January 2, 2023. This is a similar to the popular Stay Vancouver deal, but applicable in the City of Richmond, a different region of Metro Vancouver, instead. Visit Richmond: $125 Amex Gift Card on Your First Night The promotion is supported by tourism Richmond in partnership with both the Richmond Hotel Association and Pacific Authentic Richmond BC. The goal is to incentivize Metro Vancouver residents to support local tourism after the recent ..read more