Category: Travel

YEG Deals: Edmonton to Shanghai, China – $535 Roundtrip Including Taxes | Lowest Price Ever

YEG Deals Edmonton to Shanghai, China - $535 Roundtrip Including Taxes Lowest Price Ever

I just saw this incredible flight deal posted over at our friends Chris Myden’s site YEG Deals.

Well folks, Delta is at it again. They’ve been dishing out some pretty nice price drops on flights to Asia this year for Canadians, on various routes through Seattle.

This latest price drop completely obliterates the previous Edmonton to Shanghai, China (PVG) price record by over $200 !

It’s not every day that a flight to China will cost you about the same as a flight to Toronto. I know some would say that says something about the high cost of flying within Canada (which is true), but in fairness to WestJet and Air Canada, these Delta prices would be considered absurd even from the largest of U.S. airports.

In fact, at this moment it’s about 35% cheaper to fly to China from Edmonton (through Seattle) than if you were to start the same journey in Seattle. Gotta love the logic of airfare pricing models!

Ok, back to the show. The cheap prices look to be available from October 2014 all the way up to April 2015.

Here’s how to find and book these fares…

1. Go to the following Google Flights link…

https://www.google.ca/flights/#search;f=YEG;t=SHA,PVG;d=2014-10-20;r=2014-10-30;sel=YEGSEA0AS2115-SEAPVG0DL589,PVGSEA0DL588-SEAYYC0AS2114;mc=p

The prices are in $CAD

2. Look under the ‘More’ menu option and you’ll see a slider that lets you set the Duration of the flight you’re willing to accept.

Slide this slider over to the left, down to ‘Under 21h’. There will be less flight options available, but they’ll be the fastest flights.

3. When you see a price and date combination you like, click on the blue bar.

Now you can pick your exact flights. Scroll down and you should see the Book with Delta button.

When you click this button, you’ll be redirected to the booking page on Delta’s websiteto complete your booking.

If the price changes when you get to Delta’s site, the cheap price has sold out on this date combination, or the deal is in it’s death throes.

This is not an advertised sale, so it’s impossible to say how long it will be around. Typically, I find that Delta’s unadvertised price drops go back up within 24 hours.

These flights won’t last long so I suggest you take advantage of the seat sale before it’s too late.


Click here to visit YEGDeals.com for more information about this incredible flight deal.

Click here to read my Travel Hacking post and learn how you can easily get 25,000 FREE Aeroplan Miles, enough points for a free flight to anywhere in North America!

Reminder: Airbnb.ca – FREE $28 Travel Credit!

Airbnb FREE $28 Travel Credit

Reminder Update: I originally posted about this yesterday. This is a very popular offer! A lot of people have taken advantage of this offer so don’t miss out!

Post Update: The links in yesterday’s post originally didn’t work. I fixed all the links in the afternoon once I found out about it. The sign-up link should work now. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Airbnb.ca is the best way to rent unique, local accommodations on any budget, anywhere in the world. Ever since I first heard about the Airbnb, it’s the first place I check online whenever I need a hotel room or a place to stay. Airbnb offers a huge selection of vacation rentals, apartments, homes, rooms, cabins, castles, etc… for rent in 34,000 cities.

Airbnb has over 17,000,000+ guests and 800,000+ listings worldwide in 190 countries. This means you can find just about anything, anywhere. I was surprised by how popular the site was. It seemed like everyone I talked to already heard about the site or uses it. You can find some awesome deals if you search around.

For a limited time, click on any of the links in this blog post or enter the code rlau10 when you sign-up for a free Airbnb account and you’ll get $28 CAD off your first trip on Airbnb!

Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world — online or from a mobile phone.

Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at any price point, in more than 34,000 cities and 190 countries. And with world-class customer service and a growing community of users, Airbnb is the easiest way for people to monetize their extra space and showcase it to an audience of millions.

Have you used Airbnb? If so, post your reviews in the comments below.

Click here to visit Airbnb’s website for more details.

Groupon: Extra 15% Off Getaway Deals Promo Code (Sept 26-27)

Groupon Extra 15 Off Getaway Deals Promo Code (Sept 26-27)

Groupon.com is offering an extra 15% off promo code today!!!

You can save an extra 15% off New Getaways (travel deals) on Groupon when you enter the promotion code EARLY15 at checkout! The code is valid for 2-days only from Friday, Sept. 26th to Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 at 11:59 PM PDT. This is going to be a popular offer so don’t miss out! I tested the code and can verify that it works.

I quickly browsed around and there’s over 300+ deals to choose from (Ie. Las Vegas, Hawaii, Florida, New York, California, Mexico, Costa Rica, + much more)

There’s a limit of 1 deal per customer with a maximum discount of $50. Hurry, only a limited amount of people can use the code so take advantage of the offer while you can!

This is a hot deal because most of the deals featured on Groupon is already discounted 50-95% off. You’ll find lots of amazing deals with the extra 15% off.

Click here to shop on Groupon.com now and view all their new Getaway deals.

Airbnb: FREE $28 Travel Credit!

Airbnb FREE $28 Travel Credit

Airbnb.ca is the best way to rent unique, local accommodations on any budget, anywhere in the world. Ever since I first heard about the Airbnb, it’s the first place I check online whenever I need a hotel room or a place to stay. Airbnb offers a huge selection of vacation rentals, apartments, homes, rooms, cabins, castles, etc… for rent in 34,000 cities.

Airbnb has over 17,000,000+ guests and 800,000+ listings worldwide in 190 countries. This means you can find just about anything, anywhere. I was surprised by how popular the site was. It seemed like everyone I talked to already heard about the site or uses it. You can find some awesome deals if you search around.

For a limited time, click on any of the links in this blog post or enter the code rlau10 when you sign-up for a free Airbnb account and you’ll get $28 CAD off your first trip on Airbnb!

Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world — online or from a mobile phone.

Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at any price point, in more than 34,000 cities and 190 countries. And with world-class customer service and a growing community of users, Airbnb is the easiest way for people to monetize their extra space and showcase it to an audience of millions.

Have you used Airbnb? If so, post your reviews in the comments below.

Click here to visit Airbnb’s website for more details.

Reminder: Travel Hacking – Another Free Flight Offer – FREE 25,000 Bonus Miles with AMEX Gold Rewards Card

American Express Gold Rewards Card

Reminder Update: I originally posted about this yesterday. This is a very popular post! A lot of people have signed-up for the Gold Rewards Gold so don’t miss out!

It looks like American Express has finally ended their incredible AeroplanPlus Gold Card promotion. AMEX is no longer waiving the first year’s annual fee ($120 value) and they’ve dropped the free Aeroplan bonus miles from 30K to 26K. I hope this is only temporary and the offer will be back soon. You can still refer people and get 10K bonus miles for each approved referral.

The good news,  American Express Gold Rewards Card promo is still available! It’s very similar to the AeroplanPlus Gold Card offer. The annual fee is waived the first year ($150 value) and you get 25K free bonus Membership Rewards points for signing up for the card! AMEX Membership Rewards points are very flexible and can be transferred one-to-one to Aeroplan. Here’s a full list of all the Loyalty Programs that you can transfer your points to. The best part about this offer is you can refer your friends & family and get 10K bonus miles for each approved referral!

Even if you already have the AeroplanPlus Gold Card, you can still sign-up for the Gold Rewards Card and get the free 25,000 bonus points. I personally have both cards and think the Gold Rewards Card looks 10 times nicer then the AeroplanPlus card.

I took some convincing before I took this offer, and I’m incredibly glad that I did. Here’s why this deal is awesome:

  • With 25,000 free Membership Points which you can transfer to Aeroplan 1 to 1, you can get a round-trip flight to anywhere in North America, or 2 round-trip short hauls flights for free!  Or save up more points and travel to other destinations for free!  See where else you can fly with Flight Reward Chart.
  • The first year is absolutely free ($150 value), so if you decide the card is not for you, just cancel it and you get to keep the 25,000 free bonus points! You can cancel the card at anytime without a penalty and keep all your points.
  • AMEX is a charge card, not a credit card, which means that it doesn’t hit your credit score as hard as a credit card would.  A charge card only does a soft credit pull. The difference between the two is that you must pay off your balance every month, or else you’ll be charged a higher interest rate.  If you always pay off your card, then it doesn’t even matter!
  • The very best part of this deal, and the reason I’ve earned over a million points in the last six months is that AMEX has a referral program.  If you refer someone to sign up for the card under you, you get an extra 10,000 free bonus points for each approved referral!  There is no limit on what you can earn! You’ll get your own referral link after you sign-up and activate the card. Note: You’ll only get the referral bonus when you refer cards within the same family you own (Ie. You can only refer the AMEX Gold Rewards Card if you have the AMEX Gold Rewards Card).

If you consider all the points, this is a deal you can’t ignore! Worst case, you take the 25,000 free points, and cancel the card before the first year, and best case, you refer plenty of friends and family and manage to rack up your very own round-the-world-trip! My original plan was just to sign-up for the card, get the free bonus points, and then refer my wife for the extra free points, but a great deal sells itself and it’s been astonishingly easy to get referrals. This exclusive offer is valid for Canadians only.

Click here to get your FREE 25,000 Membership Bonus Points and start Travel Hacking now!

TheBay.com: Flash Sale – 65% Off Samsointe Phoenix 2-Piece Luggage Set (Sept 24)

TheBay Flash Sale - 65 Off Samsointe Phoenix 2-Piece Luggage Set (Sept 24)

TheBay.com is having a 1-day only Flash Sale today (Wednesday, September 24, 2014)!

During the Flash Sale, you can save:

  • 65% off Samsointe Phoenix 2-piece luggage set. On sale for only $199.50 (Regular price is $570)
  • Available in red, grey and blue.

The sale is available online only at TheBay.com on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 from 12am – 11:59pm EST. While quantities last. No rain checks or price adjustments.

Hudson’s Bay offers free shipping + easy returns on online orders over $99, or $45 with a Hudson’s Bay Credit Card.

Click here to shop TheBay.com now or for more details.

Travel Hacking: Another Free Flight Offer – FREE 25,000 Bonus Miles with AMEX Gold Rewards Card

American Express Gold Rewards Card

It looks like American Express has finally ended their incredible AeroplanPlus Gold Card promotion. AMEX is no longer waiving the first year’s annual fee ($120 value) and they’ve dropped the free Aeroplan bonus miles from 30K to 26K. I hope this is only temporary and the offer will be back soon. You can still refer people and get 10K bonus miles for each approved referral.

The good news,  American Express Gold Rewards Card promo is still available! It’s very similar to the AeroplanPlus Gold Card offer. The annual fee is waived the first year ($150 value) and you get 25K free bonus Membership Rewards points for signing up for the card! AMEX Membership Rewards points are very flexible and can be transferred one-to-one to Aeroplan. Here’s a full list of all the Loyalty Programs that you can transfer your points to. The best part about this offer is you can refer your friends & family and get 10K bonus miles for each approved referral!

Even if you already have the AeroplanPlus Gold Card, you can still sign-up for the Gold Rewards Card and get the free 25,000 bonus points. I personally have both cards and think the Gold Rewards Card looks 10 times nicer then the AeroplanPlus card.

I took some convincing before I took this offer, and I’m incredibly glad that I did. Here’s why this deal is awesome:

  • With 25,000 free Membership Points which you can transfer to Aeroplan 1 to 1, you can get a round-trip flight to anywhere in North America, or 2 round-trip short hauls flights for free!  Or save up more points and travel to other destinations for free!  See where else you can fly with Flight Reward Chart.
  • The first year is absolutely free ($150 value), so if you decide the card is not for you, just cancel it and you get to keep the 25,000 free bonus points! You can cancel the card at anytime without a penalty and keep all your points.
  • AMEX is a charge card, not a credit card, which means that it doesn’t hit your credit score as hard as a credit card would.  A charge card only does a soft credit pull. The difference between the two is that you must pay off your balance every month, or else you’ll be charged a higher interest rate.  If you always pay off your card, then it doesn’t even matter!
  • The very best part of this deal, and the reason I’ve earned over a million points in the last six months is that AMEX has a referral program.  If you refer someone to sign up for the card under you, you get an extra 10,000 free bonus points for each approved referral!  There is no limit on what you can earn! You’ll get your own referral link after you sign-up and activate the card. Note: You’ll only get the referral bonus when you refer cards within the same family you own (Ie. You can only refer the AMEX Gold Rewards Card if you have the AMEX Gold Rewards Card).

If you consider all the points, this is a deal you can’t ignore! Worst case, you take the 25,000 free points, and cancel the card before the first year, and best case, you refer plenty of friends and family and manage to rack up your very own round-the-world-trip! My original plan was just to sign-up for the card, get the free bonus points, and then refer my wife for the extra free points, but a great deal sells itself and it’s been astonishingly easy to get referrals. This exclusive offer is valid for Canadians only.

Click here to get your FREE 25,000 Membership Bonus Points and start Travel Hacking now!

Air Canada: Surprise Seat Sale (Book by Sept 22)

Air Canada Surprise Seat Sale (Book by Sept 22)

Air Canada is having a Surprise Seat Sale. Book by September 22, 2014 11:59 pm EDT to take advantage of sale fares within Canada. Travel by December 17, 2015. A blackout period applies from October 10 to October 13 2014. Book these great sale fares now!

Enjoy the most choice of non-stops flights, online check-in for your boarding passes, personal touch-screen TVs at every seat, power outlets within easy reach, and earn Aeroplan Miles and Altitude Qualifying Miles on every flight to over 175 destinations worldwide. Experience why Air Canada has been voted #1 international airline in North America for four years in a row by Skytrax.

WestJet is also having the same sale. It’s best to check both sites and compare prices and flight times.

Travel Tips:

  • If you need to book a hotel, check out Airbnb, Hotwire.com, Hotels.com, and Priceline.com. These are the 3 websites I use to book hotel rooms.
  • Save money whenever you travel by checking Groupon for hot deals in the city you’re visiting.

Click here to visit Air Canada’s website to book a flight now or for more details.

Click here to read my Travel Hacking post and learn how you can easily get 55,000 FREE Aeroplan Miles, enough points for (2) free flights to anywhere in North America!

WestJet: It’s Seat Sale Time (Book by Sept 22)

WestJet It's Seat Sale Time (Book by Sept 22)

WestJet is having a Seat Sale! Save on flights and vacation packages to select Canadian, U.S., Mexico and Caribbean destinations if you book by September 22, 2014 (11:59pm MT). Book today, these fares won’t last.

Book by: September 22, 2014 (11:59 p.m. MT)*
Travel until: December 10, 2014
Blackout dates from: October 9 – 14, 2014 and November 6 – 12, 2014

How to get this deal: For Canadian destinations travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Offer limited and subject to availability.
How to get this deal: For U.S. destinations travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Offer limited and subject to availability.
How to get this deal: For Mexico and Caribbean destinations travel on any day of the week where WestJet offers scheduled service. Offer limited and subject to availability.

Travel Tips:

  • If you need to book a hotel, check out Airbnb, Hotwire.com, Hotels.com, and Priceline.com. These are the 3 websites I use to book hotel rooms
  • Save money whenever you travel by checking Groupon for hot deals in the city you’re visiting.

Click here to visit WestJet’s website to book a flight now or for more details.

Click here to read my Travel Hacking post and learn how you can easily get 55,000 FREE Aeroplan Miles, enough points for (2) free flights to anywhere in North America!