
A collection of hotel reviews, destination guides, tips on points & miles, and general thoughts on travel.
Since 2005, we’ve been curating travel itineraries by reading other blogs – This is our contribution to fellow travelers trying to maximize their time and money to explore off the tourist trap path. Our reviews are honest, detailed, and cover topics that we find are often missing. If you like our content, don’t forget to subscribe at the bottom of the page.
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Hotel Reviews: W Reserva Conchal vs Andaz Papagayo
We have been lucky to stay at both the W Reserva Conchal and the Andaz Papagayo in Costa Rica! Each resort has its pros and cons. In this post, we compare Marriott’s W Reserva Conchal to Hyatt’s Andaz Papagayo to assess which one is a better use of points based on our experience and what…
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Planning a Trip to Costa Rica: Our Itinerary
Costa Rica has been on our list of places to visit for so long, especially after having to cancel planned trips several times in the past few years. We finally made it to this country known for “Pura Vida!”! During our trip, we spent time touring Guanacaste and the Nicoya Peninsula. In this post, we share…
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Review: National Bank VIP Lounge at YUL – Montreal Trudeau International Airport
We recently had the chance to visit the National Bank VIP Lounge at YUL – Montreal Trudeau International Airport and share information about the lounge in this post and compare its features to the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge.
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AMAZING Business Class Fares from Canada to Africa and the Middle East
Details about business class airfare deals between Canada, select destinations in Africa and the Middle East. Yes, you can fly from Vancouver to Mauritius for $2,600CAD in business class!
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Planning a trip to Costa Rica: 10 tips
Costa Rica has been on our list of places to visit for so long, especially after having to cancel planned trips several times in the past few years. We finally made it to this country known for “Pura Vida!”! In this post, we share some general tips and information to help you plan your trip to…
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Travel During COVID-19: Travel Interruption Insurance for Canadians
In this post, we share information about insurance we have purchased to help offset the costs of extending our stay on a trip due to quarantine requirements.
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