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Hotel Review: Hotel 1000, Seattle, USA
A review of Hotel 1000, A LXR Resorts & Hotel in Seattle, USA
Jason
Apr 67 min read
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Review Inaugural Flight AC17: Air Canada, 787–9, Business Class Vancouver (YVR) – Manila(MNL)
This is a review of Air Canada's inaugural flight from Vancouver to Manila
Ladi
Apr 610 min read
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Flight Review LH1034: Lufthansa 1034 747-400, Business Class Vancouver (YVR) – Frankfurt(FRA)
Lufthansa 747-400
Ladi
Jan 265 min read
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Review : United Lounge - Altanta International Airport (ATL) - Terminal A
A review of United Airlines Lounge - Atlanta (ATL) International Airport, Terminal A
Ladi
Sep 28, 20242 min read
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Review Inaugural Flight AC19: Air Canada, 787–9, Business Class Vancouver (YVR) – Singapore(SIN)
Review of Air Canada's inaugaral flight from Vancouver to Singapore
Ladi
Apr 6, 202410 min read
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Plaza Premium Lounge – Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - USA Departure Terminal
Date of Visit: October 2023 Access: Priority Pass / Amex Platinum (Canada) RATING (OUT OF 5 STARS) Seating area and comfort: 4 Natural...
Jason
Apr 2, 20245 min read
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Flight Review AC1034: Air Canada, 737–Max 8, Business Class - Vancouver (YVR)–Miami (MIA)
Airline: Air Canada Flight: AC1034 Duration: 5 hours 54 mins Plane: Boeing 737-MAX 8 Seat: 4A Wi-Fi: No Inflight Entertainment: ...
Ladi
Jan 12, 20245 min read
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Review : United Lounge - Denver International Airport (DEN) - Terminal A
A review of the United Lounge at Denver International Airport (DEN)- Terminal A
Ladi
Nov 5, 20233 min read
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Review: United Lounge – Narita International Airport (NRT) - Terminal 1 – Gate 31
Review of United Lounge at Narita International Airport (NRT) Terminal 1
Ladi
Oct 7, 20233 min read
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Flight Review: Air Canada (AC3), 777-300ER, Business Class, Tokyo (NRT) - Vancouver (YVR)
Review of Air Canada 777-300ER Business Class
Ladi
Sep 8, 20238 min read
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Flight Review AC035: Air Canada, 787–9, Business Class Vancouver (YVR) – Brisbane(BNE)
Airline: Air Canada Partnership: Star Alliance Flight: AC035 Duration: 14 hours 40 Mins Plane: Boeing 787 - 9 Seat: 6A WiFi: Yes Inflight...
Ladi
Jul 10, 20237 min read
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Hotel Review: The Douglas, Vancouver, Canada
A review of The Douglas hotel, a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel in Vancouver, Canada
Jason
Apr 10, 20238 min read
108 views
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WestJet Status Match is Back until April 30th
WestJet has once again launched a status match opportunity. For a limited time, if you have status with either Aeroplan or VIPorter you...
Jason
Mar 29, 20235 min read
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Lounge Review: American Express Centurion Lounge - Las Vegas (LAS)
A detailed review of the American Express Centurion Lounge at Harry Reid International Airport- Las Vegas (LAS)
Jason
Feb 5, 20236 min read
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Hotel Review: W Hotel - Mexico City
OVERALL RATING: 8.1 Hotel: 8.8 points Location: 10 fitness centers: 8 pools: 7 spas: 9 Restaurant: 9 Lounge: 10 Room: 8.75 Bed comfort:...
Ladi
Jan 22, 20235 min read
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Hotel Review: JW Marriott - Mexico City (Santa Fe)
Review of the JW Marriott Mexico City / Santa Fe
Ladi
Dec 19, 20225 min read
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Hotel Review: Fairmont - Makati (Manila), Philippines
Points Pals Rating Overall Rating: 8.5 Hotel: 9 points Location: 10 fitness centers: 9 pools: 8 spas: 9 Restaurant: 10 ++ Lounge: 9 Bar:...
Ladi
Nov 24, 20226 min read
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Flight Review OZ703 : Asiana Airlines, A330-300, Economy, Seoul (ICN) - Manila (MNL)
Flight Review of Asiana Airlines A330-300, Economy Class, Seoul (ICN) to Manila (MNL)
Ladi
Oct 31, 20225 min read
1,422 views
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Aeroplan - Updated Terms and Conditions Targeting Credit Card Churning
Aeroplan updates its terms and conditions in an attempt to prevent credit card churning.
Jason
Oct 18, 20227 min read
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AC204: Air Canada, 737–Max 8, Business Class - Vancouver (YVR) – Calgary (YYC)
A detailed Air Canada 737 MAX 8 Business Class review with pictures and commentary on seating, IFE, service and dining onboard.
Jason
Oct 11, 20226 min read
1,799 views
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New Stay Vancouver Hotels Offer: Stay 2 Nights and Receive up to $250 in Gift Cards
Stay Vancouver Hotels is back with another promotion - up to $250 in Mastercard gift cards for a two night stay at participating hotels.
Jason
Sep 21, 20224 min read
27 views
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Flight Review: Air Canada, 787-8, Business Class, Dublin (DUB) - Vancouver (YVR)
Flight Review of Air Canada's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from Dublin to Vancouver
Jason
Sep 19, 202211 min read
1,920 views
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WestJet Status Match - Limited Time!
WestJet has a limited status matching opportunity.
Jason
Sep 18, 20225 min read
105 views
0 comments
Flight Review AC063: Air Canada, 787–9, Business Class, Vancouver (YVR) – Seoul (ICN)
Airline: Air Canada Flight: AC063 Duration: 11 hours Plane: Boeing 787-9 Seat: 2A WiFi: Yes Inflight Entertainment: High-Definition touch...
Ladi
Jun 5, 20229 min read
4,251 views
0 comments
Flight Review: Air Canada, A220-300, Economy Class (Preferred), Vancouver (YVR) - Santa Ana (SNA)
Airline: Air Canada Flight: AC598 Date: April 2022 Duration: 2 hours 47 mins Aircraft: Airbus A220-300 Seat: 21F - Economy Class...
Jason
May 23, 20229 min read
2,023 views
2 comments
Aeroplan Elite Status Extension Opportunity
Air Canada has recently announced a new promotion that allows current elite status holders the opportunity to maintain their status...
Jason
May 11, 20224 min read
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Flight Review: Air Canada, 777-300ER, Business Class, Vancouver (YVR) - Toronto (YYZ)
Airline: Air Canada Flight: AC188 Date: March 2022 Duration: 4 hours 21 mins Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER Seat: 10A - Business Class Wi-Fi:...
Jason
Apr 10, 202213 min read
1,172 views
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Flight Review AC554: Air Canada, 737–Max 8, Economy (Preferred) Vancouver (YVR)–Los Angeles (LAX)
Airline: Air Canada Flight: AC554 Duration: 2 hours 53 mins Plane: Boeing 737-MAX 8 Seat: 14C Wi-Fi: No Inflight Entertainment: ...
Ladi
Apr 3, 20225 min read
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Flight Review: Air Canada, 777-300ER, Business Class Vancouver (YVR) - Toronto (YYZ)
Airline: Air Canada Flight: AC188 Duration: 4 hours 21 mins Plane: Boeing 777-300ER Seat: 10A - Business Wi-Fi: Yes (COnfirm) Inflight...
Ladi
Feb 21, 20226 min read
1,252 views
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Stay Vancouver Hotels Gift Card Offer Returns!
We have previously covered the great savings offered with promotions from Stay Vancouver Hotels. Check out our previous post for some...
Jason
Feb 2, 20223 min read
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Hotel Review: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa Whistler, Canada
Hotel Review: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
Ladi
Jan 26, 20228 min read
628 views
0 comments
Take a Virtual Tour of Toronto
We have released another virtual reality (VR) / 360 degree city tour. In our latest video, we tour Toronto, Canada. Check out views of...
Jason
Nov 7, 20211 min read
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Hotel Review: Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, Canada
Review of the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, Canada
Jason
Oct 30, 202112 min read
860 views
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360/VR City Tour Videos Now Available
360/VR City Tour Videos are now available on Points Pals. Enjoy an immersive view of cities around the world.
Jason
Sep 30, 20211 min read
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AMEX IMPROVES COBALT CARD OFFERINGS
If you already hold an American Express Cobalt card then you will know that American Express has significantly improved the benefits...
Jason
Aug 23, 20214 min read
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Quick Review - YVR Plaza Premium Lounge - Domestic Terminal
A quick review of the Plaza Premium Lounge located in the domestic terminal at YVR
Jason
Aug 6, 20215 min read
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Part 4: Aeroplan North America Award Chart - Distance Tiers 3 and 4
In this fourth and final installment of the series examining the new Aeroplan North America award chart, we will look at the last two...
Jason
Nov 3, 20208 min read
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Part 3: Aeroplan North America Award Chart - Distance Tiers 1 and 2
In this article, we will look at distance tiers 1 and 2 of the Aeroplan's new North America award chart using sample flights from...
Jason
Nov 2, 20206 min read
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Deep Dive: Aeroplan's New North America Award Chart - Part 2
In our last article we compared the current Aeroplan program with the new Aeroplan program scheduled to come into effect on November 8,...
Jason
Oct 18, 20209 min read
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Deep Dive: Aeroplan's New North America Award Chart - Part 1
We've now had some time to sit down and study the new Aeroplan award charts. As most of our readers who collect Aeroplan points reside...
Jason
Oct 12, 20207 min read
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Air Canada Overhauls Aeroplan
The day we have been waiting for has finally arrived. Today Air Canada unveiled details of its plans for an entirely revamped frequent...
Jason
Aug 12, 20207 min read
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Air Canada Announces Plans to Re-Open Maple Leaf Lounges
Air Canada has announced that it will be re-opening its Maple Leaf Lounges this summer, starting with Toronto's Pearson International...
Jason
Jul 26, 20202 min read
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United Airlines to Turn on Ventilation System During Boarding and Deplaning
Lately I've come across a lot of articles about the risk of contracting Corona virus in an aircraft if someone sitting in your proximity...
Ladi
Jul 22, 20202 min read
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Aeroplan's Latest Promotion: "Big Summer Miles Offers"
ou have to give Air Canada credit - they are pushing out the Aeroplan promotions in order to get backsides into their seats. Their latest...
Jason
Jul 22, 20203 min read
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Changes to Aeroplan's Policy on Expiry of Miles
While not earth shattering, the changes are all positive.
Jason
Jul 21, 20202 min read
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Putting Planes Back into Service
As a result of the pandemic, airlines around the world grounded their planes and put them into storage. Air Canada enRoute has published...
Ladi
Jul 18, 20201 min read
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Recent Changes to the American Express Personal Platinum Card (Canada)
The American Express Personal Platinum card has long been considered the overall best travel reward card, notwithstanding its steep...
Jason
Jun 24, 20206 min read
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Big Savings on Hotels in Vancouver, B.C.
While travel opportunities are pretty limited right now, as summer approaches I expect many people will be looking to take a vacation...
Jason
Jun 10, 20205 min read
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Flight Review: Singapore Airlines, 777-300, Business Class, HKG - SIN
Flight: SQ891 Flight Duration: 4 hours 45 minutes Seat: 16D - Business Class WiFi: Yes This was my first time flying with SIngapore...
Ladi
Feb 24, 20203 min read
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Review: Maple Leaf Lounge - YVR - International Terminal (****)
RATING (OUT OF 5 STARS) Seating area and comfort: 5 Natural light: 5 Staff friendliness: 4 Washroom cleanliness: 5 Shower facilities: 5...
Ladi
Feb 10, 20202 min read
3,089 views
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