Air Canada is steadily making changes to its Aeroplan program as it moves closer to announcing its own, new rewards plan for frequent travellers. In an announcement sent out this week, Air Canada, which agreed to purchase Aeroplan from parent company Aimia last year, said it has made a number of adjustments. Here’s a look at what they’ve been up to. Go where you want – for fewer Miles Air Canada said it has introduced exclusive Market Fare Flight Reward promotions to our most popular destinations. For example, Florida, certain destinations in the Southwest U.S., and Hawaii are all on Read more

NEWPORT BEACH – Stylish rooms. A killer swimming pool. And one of the most creative and tasty hotel restaurants around. The Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach is a wonderful spot with tons of great features and a very nice location that makes it easy to explore the region. Located on a hill just a couple kilometers from the harbour, the hotel is across the road from the Fashion Island shopping centre, which features a mix of mainstream and luxury shops and is replete with towering palm trees and splashy fountains. Our room in March was terrific; spacious and beautifully decorated Read more

The Canadian Automobile Association South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) has launched a new series of emotional videos as part of a campaign designed to thank Canadians for voting the company the most trusted brand in Canada in the fourth annual Gustavson Brand Trust Index. “We really wanted to show our appreciation to Canadians for putting their trust in us and for their incredible loyalty,” said Erin Roux, brand manager, CAA South Central Ontario. “Everything we do is designed to keep members safe and to make their days better and it is so fulfilling to see that mission come to life Read more

Between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens we know who’s had more success on the ice the past few decades. And we know which team made the playoffs this year (said the guy from Toronto). But which team’s star is best at whipping up a hot breakfast? Holiday Inn Express hotels, part of the IHG hotel family, put hockey legends Guy Carbonneau of the Habs and Doug Gilmour of the Leafs together to see who could use the Holiday Inn Express breakfast table to come up with the best morning meal that would help fuel players to the Read more

SCOTTSDALE – The crack of a bat. The sun on your face. And hardly a Zamboni in sight. It’s spring training time in Arizona, where roughly half of major league ballplayers gather to hone their skills in time for the regular season. All big league teams have their spring headquarters in the Scottsdale-Phoenix area, which makes Scottsdale the ideal base. Scottsdale proper is home to three major league teams for spring training: the San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks. You’re also within a few minutes drive of all the other teams in Arizona, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Read more

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA – I’ve just pulled into this Atlantic coast town for the first time when I spot a place to eat that fronts right onto the beach. I step inside at The Breakers and find a super casual set-up with touches of Florida kitsch and a huge, long seating bar up against the windows for folks to check out the ocean. I pull up a chair by the window, which is open, and order a blackened mahi sandwich and a local beer from a waitress who calls me “Sugar.” I’m thinking I’ll quietly gaze out at the Read more