Jan 6 Update: Last to book Hyatt Award Nights at old redemption rates, Amtrak offer out of Vancouver, Aeroplan bonus for Best Western stays

Welcome to the first full work week of 2014! Here is what transpired on Rewards Canada and the world of travel rewards programs in Canada today:

News, Tips & Tricks

Today is the last day to book Hyatt Gold Passport
reward nights at the old rates! The new, more expensive chart comes into
effect tomorrow. If you have any planned Hyatt stays coming up where
you wanted to redeem Gold Passport points for then you should do it by
11:59EST tonight!

Air Canada is running a contest where you can win
125,000 Aeroplan Miles when you participate in their Carbon Offset
program on Air Canada flight until Feb 28. Full details.

Thanks to long time Rewards Canada
subscriber Andrew S. for alerting us to another new hotel reward
program. EveryStay Rewards is the frequent guest program for Rodd Hotels
& Resorts in the Maritimes. You can be sure this program is now on
our radar and will keep you up to date with any news and promotions from
them!. Find out more about EveryStay here.

In the bonus offer section you’ll find lots of bonuses and one of note is the travel twice and get one free for Amtrak‘s Cascade service. This is Amtrak’s service to Vancouver so if you are in the lower B.C. mainland and use Amtrak be sure to register for this offer!

Travel Deals

EVA Air has a great deal on flights between Toronto and
Manila, only $2,042 all in for premium economy or $1,230 in economy. The
fare must be booked by Feb 2 for travel Feb 2 – May 31. Full details
can be found here


Bonus Offers

Air Canada Aeroplan

– 750 Bonus Aeroplan Miles for each qualified “Internet Only” stay at Best Western branded hotels Worldwide More… Until Jan 31, 14

– 250 Bonus Aeroplan Miles per night for up to three nights at the Eaton Chelsea, Toronto. More… Until Jun 30, 14

– Triple Aeroplan Miles when staying at least three consecutive nights
or Double Miles for two consecutive nights at any Shangri-La Hotel and
Resorts, Traders Hotel or Kerry Hotel at the Best Available Rate. More… Until Feb 28, 14

– OFFER EXTENDED Earn Triple Aeroplan Miles when you rent an
Intermediate (Group C) or larger vehicle for 2 days or more at
participating locations in Canada, the U.S., Europe, Australia and
New Zealand. More… Until Mar 31, 14


3,750 Bonus Aeroplan Miles on rentals of 5 or more day at participating
airport and off-airport locations in Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the
United States. More… Until Feb 28, 14

Air France KLM Flying Blue

– Double Flying Blue Miles and save up to 33% when you rent from Hertz
during their Global Sale for three days or longer in participating
countries Worldwide. More… Book by Jan 26 for rentals until Jun 30, 14

Amtrak Guest Rewards

– Receive a free trip on Amtrak’s Acela when you take three qualifying
roundtrips on Acela. Travel January 6 – March 1, 2014 to earn one free
roundtrip for travel Jul 1 – Aug 31, 2014. More… Travel by Mar 1 for free travel Jul 1 – Aug 31, 14

– Receive a free trip on Amtrak Northeast Regional when you take two
qualifying roundtrips on Amtrak’s Northeast Regional . Travel January 6 –
March 1, 2014 to earn one free roundtrip for travel March 2 – Apr 30,
2014. More… Travel by Mar 1 for free travel Mar 2 to Apr 30, 14


Receive a free trip on Amtrak Cascades when you take two
qualifying roundtrips on Amtrak’s Cascades. Travel January 6 – March 1,
2014 to earn one free roundtrip for travel March 2 – Apr 30, 2014. More… Travel by Mar 1 for free travel Mar 2 to Apr 30, 14


Receive a free trip on the Hiawatha when you take two
qualifying roundtrips on Amtrak’s Hiawatha. Travel January 6 – March 1,
2014 to earn one free roundtrip for travel March 2 – May 31, 2014. More… Travel by Mar 1 for free travel Mar 2 to May 31, 14

Carlson Hotels Club Carlson

– Earn 38,000 bonus Gold Points when you complete at least three eligible
nights during one or more stays at participating Radisson Blu,
Radisson, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson and Country Inns & Suites
By Carlson hotels worldwide. More… Until Apr 13, 14

Oman Air Sindbad (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)

– Double Sindbad Miles for stays of 3 or more nights at participating Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Worldwide. More… Until Mar 31, 14

– Double Sindbad Miles on Budget rentals in Europe, Middle East and Africa. More… Until Feb 28, 14


Double Sindbad Miles and save up to 33% when you rent from Hertz during
their Global Sale for three days or longer in participating countries
Worldwide. More… Book by Jan 31 for rentals until Jun 30, 14

Miles & More

– Earn Double Miles & More Miles when you fly on Austrian Airlines between Vienna and Newark. More… Valid for travel Jul 2 – Sep 30, 14

– Double Miles & More Miles for stays aat all Lindner Hotels &
Resorts in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovak Republic,
Spain, Switzerland. More… Until Feb 28, 14


Triple Miles & More Miles when staying at least three consecutive
nights or Double Miles for two consecutive nights at any Shangri-La
Hotel and Resorts, Traders Hotel or Kerry Hotel at the Best Available
Rate. More… Until Feb 28, 14

– Double Miles & More Miles on all Europcar rentals Worldwide .More… Until Apr 30, 14


Double Miles & More Miles and save up to 33% when you rent from
Hertz during their Global Sale for three days or longer in participating
countries Worldwide. More… Book by Jan 31 for rentals until Jun 30, 14

– Double Miles & More Miles for every euro you spend with WESTbahn. More… Until Feb 28, 14

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles

– Double Miles&Smiles Miles and save up to 33% when you rent from
Hertz during their Global Sale for three days or longer in participating
countries Worldwide. More… Book by Jan 31 for rentals until Jun 30, 14