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Air Canada was quick to announce that it has reached agreement with it’s pilots on Air Canada mainline and Air Canada Rouge aircraft. Air Canada and the Airline Pilot’s Association (ALPA) representing Air Canada’s pilots were able to reach agreement after ratification of their collective agreement after a voting period. In this article, we discuss what this means for travellers. Air Canada Avoids Strikes: Pilot Collective Agreement Finalized Air Canada announced today… Read More

Marriott Bonvoy and Air Canada Aeroplan have announced a long term strategic partnership that will see elite status awarded to high value travellers in each of their respective loyalty programs. The new reciprocal relationship has a few strengths and weaknesses, with one side being a better winner than the other. Read on to see what the new partnership has to offer. Marriott Bonvoy & Air Canada Aeroplan Launch Strategic Partnership Marriott Bonvoy… Read More

The Nines – A Luxury Collection Hotel had been on my list of properties to try for quite a while; well back to the days of the Starwood Preferred Guest program. However, perhaps I waited a little bit too long into the Marriott Bonvoy evolution of the loyalty program in order to test this property out. My stay was marked with getting locked out of my room during an event; read on… Read More

The W Ko Samui would mark our second stay at a W Resort in the South East Asian Indian Sub Continent zone. Our six days stay at the W Ko Samui would have us enjoying a terrific Marriott Bonvoy upgrade to an Ocean Front Haven Villa, a large private space that we could relax in for complete privacy, and a villa that was located steps from pleasant beach along with nearby beach… Read More

Returning to San Francisco International Airport for an overnight layover, I opted for the familiar and convenience of staying at a property I had previously visited. I checked my mom and I into the Westin San Francisco Airport hotel located in Millbrae California, USA. The hotel has been lightly refreshed since my last visit a few years ago. We were able to enjoy the hotel room, experience dinner in the hotel’s Grill… Read More

Marriott typically offers a spring and fall promotion that aligns with the business travel season. Last year, we saw a fall promotion that was pretty middle of the road with a 1,500 Marriott Bonvoy point bonus. This year’s fall promotion offers 2,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after a minimum two night minimum stay is met. It only takes a moment to register for a Marriott promotion, so read on to see what Marriott… Read More

With another trip to Ottawa, I ended up visiting the last Marriott Bonvoy property I had yet to experience in the downtown core of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The nation’s capital offered many Marriott Bonvoy properties. Most were built from the same generation and era. My stay at the Delta Ottawa City Centre would be in a hotel similar to the other Marriott Bonvoy stays, but marked with the best executive lounge available… Read More

We would find ourselves in Fairbanks Alaska, United States for a two night stay in order to take in some dog sledding and nearby hot springs at Chena Hot Springs. With a choice between a Hyatt Place and a Springhill Suites by Marriott, we ended up at the Springhill Suites Fairbanks by Marriott for a two night stay. We would get access to a refreshed hotel room, access to a complementary shuttle… Read More

Before departing on the Alaskan Railroad Aurora Winter Train Anchorage – Fairbanks, we needed a night in the Anchorage downtown central business district. With a choice between the Marriott Anchorage Downtown, the Sheraton Anchorage Downtown and the Four Points by Sheraton Anchorage Downtown, we ended up at the Marriott property. The Marriott Anchorage Downtown has been freshly renovated, offered a Concierge Executive Lounge, and represented a great value on a Marriott Bonvoy… Read More

With an early morning arrival into Anchorage Alaska, we decided to stay the night before setting off to further explore the Turnagain arm and Girdwood Alaska. With a whole host of Marriott Bonvoy options, we ended up at the Aloft Anchorage as a result of a great room rate. We ended up discovering a really hospitable hotel with great Marriott Bonvoy elite member treatment. Read on to see how our Midtown Anchorage… Read More

I have always been intrigued by Hertz President’s Circle status. However, I think my days holding this elite level with Hertz are numbered. This week’s travels would have me passing through Ted Stephens Anchorage International Airport. I typically get better experience renting from Hertz in the United States than I do within my home country of Canada. With a week’s rental in Anchorage, Alaska, how would my experience fare ? My Experience… Read More

Before an early morning flight departing from Bellingham International Airport, we needed a place to stay. After evaluating several options, we ended up at the Springhill Suites Bellingham. The Springhill Suites Bellingham was the closest Marriott Bonvoy option nearest the airport. After a short drive down from Vancouver Canada, we checked ourselves in for a very short stay. The hotel fully met our expectations, along with providing a little extra room. Read… Read More