Finally, American Express Canada has upped the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card bonus from 10,000 to 15,000 POINTS! This offer isn’t contributing as many points as we’ve seen with AMEX USA, however it’s still better than the 10K normally offered! This is a limited deal and expires on November 3rd!
The card also comes with a number of other benefits on top of the bonus points if you choose to spend a large amount on it every year. However, unlike past promotions, ...
I recently visited Quebec City for a conference. I will often go out of my way to stay with a preferred hotel chain, but this was one case where I didn't mind booking elsewhere. The meeting was at the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac.
The Chateau Frontenac is one of several railway hotels across Canada originally built to serve customers traveling across Canada by train. It is a grand style hotel, originally built in ...
I had a business trip to Halifax earlier this winter. Its a city I've looked forward to visiting for some time, but I was hoping for a trip in the warmer months. Fortunately, when I visited, it was unseasonably warm, so I was able to explore the city during my limited free time.
view of Halifax Harbor from the Westin
There are various full service hotel options in central ...
I had a domestic flight on Air Canada flight where I experienced simple but effective compensation in response to a delay.
I arrived at the gate just before boarding was scheduled to begin. Boarding time came and went, and finally the agent announced that we were waiting for a disabled passenger to be offloaded from the previous flight before boarding could begin. Once that passenger deplaned, the cleaners had to get on board. Then boarding began, and as Murphy's Law ...
Based on some of my prior stays at this property, I've had this hotel on the "Avoid" list for some time. While I really enjoy the Fairmont in Seattle (America's top "grande dame" hotel?), their Toronto property is without question the worst in the chain.
Like many hotels, while it is managed by Fairmont, a third party investor owns the physical property. It is that investor that is responsible for the upkeep. That owner is clearly not interested in putting money into upkeep. ...
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island. Many have heard of it. Few Americans could quickly identify it on a map. Fewer have ever been there. It's worth a visit.
Overview: A wonderful spot for an outdoor-oriented family vacation.
Strengths: Reasonably priced, comfortable climate, many outdoor activities, abundant golf
Drawbacks: Getting to and from, dining ...
