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CBC interviewed Flytrippers: Air Canada’s new $30 fee for phone bookings
I was interviewed by CBC as an expert on the highly divisive topic of airline fees. Many travelers dislike them (a normal reflex), but fail to appreciate that it is precisely this market segmentation that has made flying literally cheaper than ever before in history (relative to the cost of living, of course). Yes, Air […]
How to book hotels for less: introduction
Traveling for less is sooooooo simple. You just need to invest a bit of time. In the case of booking a hotel, like most things related to travel, it’s really simple: compare, compare, compare… and compare more. That’s really it. Take the time to compare. But it definitely helps to know pro tips on what […]
AMAZING: Hilton hotel chain launches a new credit card with a huge welcome bonus
We’re very excited to announce this great news today, one of the best of the year for Canadian travelers: the launch of the brand-new Hilton Honors American Express Card! And the special introductory welcome bonus can be worth $4000+ in free luxury hotels!!! That’s pretty crazy! Flytrippers was invited to a special event in Toronto […]
Overview of my trip to Turkmenistan
I spent 7 days in Turkmenistan back in February, and it was the most unique country I’ve been to in a while. The famous ever-burning gas crater, Ashgabat’s white marble buildings that turn full of colors at night, and the white cars of the capital are only part of what makes this place interesting. I’d […]
Overview of my current North American trip
Just a few days after returning from my month-long trip to Europe, I was already off on another trip. This one is a bleisure trip (blending business and leisure), like many of my journeys. Between 4 events in 4 different cities, I managed to squeeze in 2 concerts in 2 other cities. The initial stretch […]
Major changes to Airbnb rules: Ban on dreaded and dreadful requests
Airbnb is the reference for private accommodation rentals. But many of them have very dreaded and dreadful requests, like making guests take out the trash or do the dishes. The platform just announced a major change and will ban hosts from imposing many of these tasks. Many owners of accommodations listed on Airbnb have been […]
Aeroplan eStore promotion: 10 pts/$ (≈ 15% back) at Amazon (Prime Day)
Using shopping portals like the Aeroplan eStore is a simple way to earn extra rewards very easily with just a few clicks. You need to take advantage of this for just about everything you buy in life, especially during promotions. There’s one right now, and it’s excellent if you want to take advantage of Amazon […]
15 deals on travel items during Amazon Prime Day
It’s Amazon Prime Day. We obviously won’t encourage you to spend your money on useless stuff; keep your money for travel if you want to travel more (it’s a simple concept, but it’s worth a reminder). However, like every year, some very interesting travel items are on sale and worth highlighting. One of the best […]
Best redemptions of Marriott Bonvoy points: 24 best destinations in Europe
We’re continuing our feature with concrete examples of the best redemptions of Marriott Bonvoy points, after the 46 in Asia. If you want to maximize the number of free nights you get, you just need to plan your trips around the best hotels (exactly like when you pay with cash instead of points). All Canadian […]
Hotel review: Aloft by Marriott Asunción in Asunción, Paraguay
I redeemed Marriott Bonvoy points at the Aloft by Marriott Asuncion on 3 separate trips to Paraguay in early 2025. I stayed for 7 nights in total, almost all of them solo. The price in points was low, I had many points, and it is a very convenient hotel to stay at while I was […]
Overview of my 3 trips to Asunción, Paraguay
In early 2025, I went to Paraguay 3 separate times in 2 months. I first went with Caroline for 11 nights, and then I went back twice for shorter trips on my own from Buenos Aires. Each time, I visited the capital and largest city, Asunción. It is a booming city; I hadn’t seen that […]
Hotel review: La Maison Palmier, a Member of Design Hotels (Marriott) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
After 3 months of traveling in all sorts of places in West Africa, we used 2 of our 35,000-point Marriott Bonvoy free night certificates at La Maison Palmier, a Member of Design Hotels in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s main city, for a nice 3-day luxury reset in April 2024. With the record-high deal on both Marriott […]
Overview of my trip to Côte d’Ivoire
I spent 23 days in Côte d’Ivoire with my girlfriend back in April 2024. We started in Grand-Bassam, having arrived overland from Ghana, and then spent most of our time in Abidjan, the country’s largest city. Often called Ivory Coast in English, it’s an overlooked country worth discovering. This was part of a long trip […]
Best redemptions of Marriott Bonvoy points: 22 best destinations in the rest of Asia
We’re continuing our feature with concrete examples of the best redemptions of Marriott Bonvoy points, after the ones in Southeast Asia. If you want to maximize the number of free nights you get, you just need to plan your trips around the best hotels (exactly like when you pay with cash instead of points). All […]
Overview of my trip to the Maldives
Caroline and I were in the exotic islands of the Maldives this April, right before our trip to Kazakhstan. We spent a few luxurious nights at a wonderful resort thanks to Marriott free night certificates, a few cheap nights before and after to optimize our time at the nice resort, and then a few nights […]
Hotel review: Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa (Marriott) in the Maldives
Caroline and I were on a Maldives trip earlier this year, and we still had 3 of our 85,000-point Marriott Bonvoy free night certificates available to redeem for an epic stay. That is how we ended up at the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa on Furanafushi, to test it out for you. It […]