[TRAVEL] Bus, Train or Plane?
Many of us are travelling over the holidays, so this is a great opportunity to compare a few alternatives to travelling. Is taking the bus worth it? The answer, as usual is, it depends. I am clearly a big fan…
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[TRAIN] Traveling on VIA Rail Business Class
I’ve sat in my fair share of Business Class and let me tell you right away that after experiencing it for the very first time, I never wanted to go back to Economy. You really do get a little spoiled…
[PROMOTION] VIA Rail (expired on November 26, 2013)
VIA Rail is at it again. This time, some of the trips are even cheaper than last time, notably the Toronto – Montreal trip is $27 this time instead of $29 last time. You will however have to travel within…
[TRAIN] VIA Preference (Part 2)
When I first joined VIA Rail, I bought the VIA 6 Pak during my university days is what got me started with VIA rail. Basically the VIA 6 Pak is when you pre-pay for 6 tickets that you can use…
Air Miles (Bank of Montreal) | American Express (AMEX) | Promotions Update | Shoppers Optimum (Merged with PC Optimum) | VIA Rail (VIA Preference)
[PROMOTIONS] Air Miles, Shoppers Optimum, Via Rail (expired)
We just wrote about the Aeroplan conversion bonus. For all you AMEX Air Miles credit card holders, this promotion is a must. Between November 12 and 19, 2013, you can enroll your Air Miles Collector Number and earn 125 bonus…
Best Western (Best Western Rewards) | Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges) | Greyhound Canada (Discontinued) | Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG Rewards Club) | Special Days | VIA Rail (VIA Preference)
Remembrance Day
Today we remember the men and women who served and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. Thank you for everything. Hopefully this is my chance to give back, so I have put together a…
[PROMOTION] VIA Rail (expired on November 11, 2013)
As you already know, I am a big fan of VIA Rail, so when I saw the one day sale, I had to let you all know. You have to travel by Monday, November 11, 2013. It is actually a long weekend for…
[TRAIN] VIA Preference (Part 1)
I used to take the train fairly frequently, at least a return trip once a month. I definitely prefer the train over the bus, so when I did not have a car, the train was pretty much my main source…