Travel Rewards & Miles

Guides to airline miles, hotel points, transfer partners, and travel benefits that help Canadian travellers compare redemption options and program trade-offs.

How to Choose Travel Rewards Cards for Grocery Spending

Learn how to pick travel rewards cards for grocery spending by auditing supermarket MCCs, annual caps, and net fees—so points actually fund flights.

Best Ways to Track Travel Rewards Expiration

Learn the best ways to track travel rewards expiration: inventory checklist, 90/60/30-day alerts, and safe automation to prevent points from vanishing.

Smart Ways To Redeem Points For Flights

Learn how to redeem airline points for smarter flight deals: calculate cents per point, use partners for premium cabins, and avoid costly surcharges.

How to Pick a Travel Card Abroad Without Falling for Costly Banking Traps

Learn how to pick a travel card abroad: avoid 2.5–3.5% foreign fees, DCC markups, and ATM surcharges with the right debit/credit setup.

How to Choose a No-Fee Travel Card

Learn how to pick a true no-fee travel card by checking foreign transaction fees, ATM surcharges, exchange rates, and DCC pitfalls.

The Best Ways to Use Points for Hotels and Avoid Costly Loyalty Myths

Learn when hotel points beat cash: waive resort fees, use fourth/fifth-night-free perks, and avoid loyalty myths like 1:1 transfers that cut value.

Comparing Hotel Loyalty Programs for Frequent Canadian Travellers

Comparing Hotel Loyalty Programs for Frequent Canadian Travellers

A comparative evaluation of major hotel loyalty programs in Canada, analyzing Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, IHG, Best Western, and World of Hyatt across elite status benefits, point earning rates, and domestic Canadian footprints.

Air Canada Stopover Program: Booking Multi-City Flights with Points

Air Canada Stopover Program: Booking Multi-City Flights with Points

Learn how to maximize your Aeroplan points by adding a stopover to international award tickets for just 5,000 extra points. Explore key routing rules, online booking steps, and expert tips to visit two destinations on a single journey.

How to Avoid Airline Fuel Surcharges on Canadian Travel Rewards

How to Avoid Airline Fuel Surcharges on Canadian Travel Rewards

Learn strategic airline partner choices, routing options, and flexible credit card reward techniques to eliminate heavy fuel surcharges on Canadian travel reward redemptions.

Marriott Bonvoy Transfer Partners in Canada: How Redemptions Work

Marriott Bonvoy Transfer Partners in Canada: How Redemptions Work

Discover how Marriott Bonvoy transfer partners work in Canada. Learn the standard 3:1 conversion ratio, 60,000-point bonus mechanics, United MileagePlus perks, and credit card transfer strategies to maximize your travel rewards.