Frugal Flyer

In episode 44 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca discuss what they would do with 100,000 American Express Canada Membership Rewards points across the available frequent flyer and hotel loyalty program transfer partners (minus Delta). With Jeff based in Vancouver, Josh in Edmonton, and Daniel in New York City, they share the...

I’ve always believed that earning miles and points is the easy part of the hobby, while finding good redemptions can be much more challenging. You are competing with thousands of other travelers who want to visit the same destinations, fly the same airlines, and redeem the same miles and points as you. Paired with the fact that airlines may only release one or two business cl...

On my last night in Tokyo, I chose The Westin Tokyo because I wanted to explore the nearby Shibuya District and because it’s one of the Marriott properties closer to Tokyo Haneda Airport, where my Japan Airlines 777 First Class flight would depart the following day. While I probably wouldn’t recommend this property for most travelers looking to maximize their time in Tokyo du...

With China having relaxed its visa requirements for Canadians, there’s never been a better time to visit. Whether you’re hoping to explore historic landmarks like the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City or experience the futuristic skylines of Shanghai and Shenzhen, the country offers an incredible variety of destinations and experiences. One of China’s greatest streng...

We often tell our readers, friends, and family that “not all points are created equal.” Many people fall into the trap of redeeming their hard-earned points directly through their bank’s travel portal for a fixed value assigned by the rewards program. I’ll be the first to admit that I was doing this at the beginning of my points and miles journey. While this approach is strai...