Barcelona, August 5, 2012

Please excuse the fact that I don’t have a picture attached. My internet stick is very slow…but it does eventually work. The flight from Toronto to Barcelona was smooth and uneventful. We arrived right on time and after wandering around the airport, we finally found a place to check our bags. It was actually a great set-up and all luggage fit into a big locker for only 5.40E. After …

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Getting Away from it All

My husband and I aren’t normally the type. It began gradually. We didn’t even realize when it became habit. First we did it privately at home, only on a weekly basis. Then we started buying in bulk from group couponing internet sites, and soon we were influencing friends to join in. Now after going twenty-one days straight, we are firmly addicted. With our twenties firmly behind us, my husband …

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Packing Tips to Save Money

With high fuel charges, weight is at a premium when flying to a destination. Here are a few tips to keep your baggage under control and save money on over-weight fees. 1. Know the baggage allowances for your chosen carrier 2. Purchase a light weight suitcase. Made from a lighter weight material, these suitcases are still sturdy and usually come with their weight prominently listed on their features tag. …

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Don’t Lose Those Reward Points

You work hard to save your airline points, so make sure to use them before they expire. I talk directly about Aeroplan in this article, but rules can be similar for other airline points. Check out my post on choosing the best rewards card for you. Points Have a Time Limit All mileage in an account expires if your account remains inactive for a period of twelve consecutive months. …

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