London’s Historic Royal Palaces Membership

Do you have a trip planned to London? You may just want to buy the Historic Royal Palaces membership which covers the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace and Kew Palace. These sights are also included in the 55 attractions of the London Pass which costs 82 pounds sterling per adult or 58 pounds per child for a six day period (other periods available). …

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Save Money with City Passes

I love City Passes. Not only can you can save money on some of the most popular attractions, in many cases you also save valuable holiday time by front of line advancement privileges. Some cities (such as Paris) have more than one city pass option, so it’s a good idea to check out the benefits and decide which program best suits your family. Decide first what sights you’re interested …

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Spend those Reward Points

I am not alone in my love of airline rewards points. Air Canada’s ‘Aeroplan’ program has over 4 million active members. Many people save their travel rewards points year after year as they fantasize about an exotic future trip. This isn’t a good idea. Did you know that in certain circumstances you can lose your points? Each reward program is unique so read the fine print of your specific …

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Book Privately and Save a Bundle

Our family first booked privately owned accommodations when we discovered that my eldest son had serious food allergies. We needed a kitchen. Privately owned accommodations can be houses, townhouses, condos, apartments and sometimes timeshares. It didn’t take long to realize that we had just found one of the best ways to save money on accommodations and food. Not only do we pay less than by booking a hotel room, …

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