“Is it worth it to buy points?” That’s a question I am asked frequently and the answer to that question varies significantly depending on the airline or hotel program and the bonus or discount that is in place at the time! For example, just a few days ago I reported on WestJet’s 50% bonus on […]
Category: Tips & Tricks
How to earn Preferred Hotel Group I Prefer Gold Elite status with just one stay
Here is a relatively simple and inexpensive way to earn Gold Elite Status in the Preferred Hotel Group I Prefer program. All you need to do is join the AARP, complete one stay at a participating hotel and the status plus some bonus points are yours. Back in 2023, the hotel chain launched a partnership […]
Award Availability Alert: The BISHA, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Toronto, is now bookable with Marriott Bonvoy points
A little over a week ago we let you know that the fun and luxurious BISHA Hotel in Toronto had joined Marriott Bonvoy as a Luxury Collection hotel (Thank you to the RWRDS Canada community for the alert!). However, at that time you could not book the hotel online just yet but now you can […]
The 5 best MyMcDonald’s Rewards redemptions
Now that McDonald‘s has new lower everyday pricing on their coffee, one of the best redemption options in the MyMcDonald’s Rewards program lost its value (not that it’s a bad thing!). That item was an Extra Large Coffee, at $2.35 of pre-tax value for only 2,000 points, it made for an excellent redemption in the […]
Combining Credit Card Insurance Benefits with Additional Travel Insurance Coverage
Travel insurance is an essential aspect of any trip, providing peace of mind and financial protection against unforeseen events. Many credit cards offer built-in travel insurance, but sometimes the coverage might not be comprehensive enough for your needs, or your trip exceeds the number of days allowed by your current credit card. In such cases, […]
How to join Avion Select when you are an existing RBC client
Can you believe that the Avion Select portion of RBC’s Avion Rewards has now been in market for a year? For those who have not heard of Avion Select, it is the “open to all Canadians” level of their Avion Rewards program. In other words that means any Canadian can join Avion Select, it’s not […]
Why you should use our comparison charts to compare your existing credit cards
RWRDS Canada prides itself on having some of the most comprehensive credit card comparison charts that are used by many to when selecting a new credit card. But, did you know they also come in handy for the credit cards you already have? One of our readers let us know they use the charts to […]