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Who is cheaper: Hotwire or Priceline? Sometimes Neither!
Bidding travellers asking themselves who is cheaper, Hotwire or Priceline should not assume that either has automatically has the lowest price. This is not always the case (although usually). Savvy travellers will take a couple extra minutes to look at sites like TravelPony and TripAdvisor before booking.
Alaska Airlines Mastercard for Canadians
Canadians looking for a credit card that offers great rewards might want to consider the Alaska Airlines credit card. Here’s an overview of some of the benefits, perks and costs to help determine if its right for you. This is a MasterCard credit card issued by MBNA and has a $75 annual fee. Upon signing, you get a bonus 25,000 Alaska miles. I’m not normally huge on one-time bonuses, but 25,000 miles is huge. Plan members earn 1 mile for every dollar spent on the card. Say you spend $3,000 per month on average, you can earn 36,000 miles + 25,000 bonus = 61,000 miles in the first year. Travellers also get an annual companion fare, which allows you to purchase a ticket for just $99 when a regular priced ticket is bought on any of Alaska’s routes.
Coho or BC Ferries for Victoria to Seattle?
Most Victoria residents take the odd trip to Seattle every now and then and must decide – should I take the Coho or BC Ferries for getting to Seattle? The simple answer is: it depends. There are many factors you will need to consider if you’re travelling to Seattle. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of the following selection criteria: price, travel time, and convenience.
14 Hidden Charges on Priceline Hotel Rooms
Priceline offers the best hotel rates, but it pays to do your homework and beware of some of the hidden charges on Priceline hotel rooms. Consider their own warning:
The credit card is required for any additional hotel specific service fees or incidental charges or fees that may be charged by the hotel to the customer at checkout. These charges may be mandatory (e.g., resort fees) or optional (parking, phone calls or minibar charges) and are not included in your offer price.
18 Must-Read Travel Blogs
I have to confess, I’m a travel junkie. When I’m not travelling, I’m dreaming about places I want to visit next and strategizing on how to make it happen. I also love to read, and fortunately there is no shortage of travel blogs to feed my appetite for travel content.
But finding good quality, informative, and helpful blogs can sometimes be a chore. I’ve hand selected 16 of what I consider to be 18 great travel blogs. From family travel to frequent flyer tips, spas to responsible travel, there’s something to peak your interest.
Cancelling A Priceline Reservation
Cancelling a Priceline reservation can be done in rare circumstances. If you need to cancel a reservation, whether its a flight, hotel, or rental car, here are circumstances under which your reservation can be cancelled. For hotels, Priceline makes a couple of rare exceptions such as