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Travel Hacking Guide

Travel hacking is the art of collecting frequent flyer miles and points to travel for free. Now travel hacking isn't limited to just collecting points nor is it about travelling completely for free.  Our version of travel hacking is all about being travel savvy and being to take advantage known or hidden deals, workarounds, and sometimes loopholes to come out on top and travel better.

Save with Radisson – Corporate Codes, Promos, & Discounts

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Radisson Hotels are one of the smaller chains but are always strategically located in popular cities and are priced quite reasonably. If you’re looking to stay in one for an upcoming trip and looking for ways to save, this article will uncover 7 ways that includes promos, discounts, and Radisson corporate codes. Read more travel […]

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How To Avoid Paying UPS Brokerage Fees in Canada – Self Clearance Instructions

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While we’d all love to buy everything domestically in Canada, sometimes you don’t have a choice. There’s always excitement when purchasing goods online but then the dread sets in of whether you’ll be dinged duties. Worse yet, if you’ve ever dealt with international shipments with UPS, you know about their ridiculous customs fees. The good […]

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Pocket-Sized Currency Conversion Cheat Sheet for Travellers

When travelling, the last thing you want to do is the mental math of converting the price tag to your home currency.  How much do you divide this by?  How much do you multiply?  Do I add a little on top or subtract a little? Many years ago, there we discovered a nifty little tool […]

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How To Avoid Paying DHL Customs Fees in Canada – Self Clearing Packages

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As a fellow Canadian, one of the most frustrating things about ordering from US stores online and shipping internationally are the dreaded surprise bills that you get upon receipt. You could buying something for $100 and your courier will slap you with a bill for another $50. Even worse, sometimes the customs fees are equal […]

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[2023] Hyatt Corporate Codes and Discounts

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Looking for a way to save money at an upcoming stay at a Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt, Park Hyatt , or another niche property in the Hyatt family? This list is your ultimate list of Hyatt corporate codes and discounts. In this guide, learn about how these codes work, who can use […]

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[2023] Dollar Car Rental Promo Codes To Save You Money

If you’re looking to save money on your next car rental, make sure you know about the Dollar Car Rental promo codes. The below is a break down of how to use them and list of the top promo codes and CDPs. If you love deals you should read these Where do I get the […]

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Hotel Corporate Codes – Who Has Them And How Do They Work?

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Looking for a deal on hotels? Discounts on stays may seem pretty elusive and for the most part you’d be right as hotel chains and online travel agencies don’t dish out coupon codes. That said, there is something called hotel corporate codes. These are special codes you can enter when booking at hotel chains such […]

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[2023] Best Budget BCD Codes To Save Money on Car Rentals

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I’ve been getting a lot of requests for those that rent cars from Budget and so what I’ve done is put together a simple compilation to make sure you get the best deals. In the top section, I’ve highlighted the latest Budget BCD codes and have broken them down between the official codes and the […]

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Everything You Need to Know About the New American Express Aeroplan Cards

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The long wait is over and with Air Canada’s transition to the transformed Aeroplan program, it’s time to delve into an exciting portfolio of American Express Cards to help you build up points quickly whether you’re flying or currently grounded. We’re not going to waste any time here. Here’s everything you need to know about […]

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Category 1 Hotels with Marriott That Will Surprise You

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Not everyone has a huge cachet of Marriott Bonvoy points to spend on the top-end category 8 resorts. What you might be surprised to hear is that there are a lot of pleasant surprises when it comes to the base category 1 hotels in the Marriott family. I’ve done a full breakdown of Hilton category […]

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