Travel

Free 3-day Travel Insurance w/ Optimum Card, Ends Jan 31/09

Updated January 2nd, 2009: Shoppers Drug Mart just sent an e-mail out notify Optimum card members that the free 3-days of travel insurance is going to end on January 31st. You still have the rest of the month to use it but after that it sounds like it's gone and there's no mention of anything taking it's place.

Originally Posted January 17th, 2008: Here's a neat new ongoing perk from Shopper's Drug Mart; if you have an Optimum card you can get free travel insurance on short trips out of province. Here's how they explain it: "As a Shoppers Optimum Member, you, and your spouse and your dependent children travelling with you, get complimentary insurance coverage provided by Desjardins Financial Security for the first three days of any trip of 3 days or less taken outside your province of residence. It covers Emergency Health Care, Accident, Trip Cancellation and Baggage Loss." Learn more about this offer and its restrictions here.

Update: This offer is still available and a handy thing to keep in mind if you're doing any short term travel in the New Year.

Posted on 01/03/09
Source: 3weddings via RedFlagDeals.com Forums & Eli via email

Toronto to Orlando in January with WestJet from $19 Each Way

innacana from our forums spotted some hot deals on flights from Toronto to Orlando starting at just $19 each way at WestJet.com. A quick search shows a variety of $19, $49, and $69 flights with the cheaper $19 flights mostly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. There's too many options to list but here's a couple sample itineraries with prices after tax:

• Depart Mon, Jan 5, 2009: Toronto 20:10(YYZ), arrive Orlando 22:57(MCO) - $92.29 including taxes, fees, & surcharges
• Return Fri, Jan 23, 2009: Orlando 07:00(MCO), arrive Toronto 09:46(YYZ) - $56.72 CAD including taxes, fees & surcharges
• Total Return Cost: $149.01

• Depart Tue, Jan 13, 2009: Toronto 20:10(YYZ), arrive Orlando 22:57(MCO) - $92.29 including taxes, fees, & surcharges
• Return Wed, Jan 21, 2009: Orlando 07:00(MCO), arrive Toronto 09:46(YYZ) - $56.72 CAD including taxes, fees & surcharges
• Total Return Cost: $149.01

It's a good opportunity to escape the Canadian winter and get some sun. They also have a New Year's Sale going on with other discounts from cities outside Toronto as well if you book by January 6th and travel Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday before May 31st.

Posted on 01/01/09
Source: innacana via RedFlagDeals.com Forums

MGM Mirage: Stay @ MGM Grand for as low as $59 US/night, or at Treasure Island for $79/night

If you're considering taking a little trip to a resort and casino, have a look at this latest round of offers from MGM Mirage. Below, you'll find a couple of for stays at the MGM Grand and the Treasure Island. For a limited time, you can stay at the MGM Grand for as low as $59 US/night and at the Treasure Island for as low as $79 US/night.

MGM Grand

• Promotion code: INB233
• Details: "No Regrets!" with rates from from $59/night. Offer is non-refundable and may not be canceled or changed.
• Valid for stays between: December 5, 2008 and April 30, 2009
• Offer Expires: December 17, 2008

Treasure Island

• Promotion code: TIRAW08
• Details: "Winter Solstice Offer" with rates from $79/night (2 night minimum). You will also receive $10 Starbucks or Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, 20% discount at the new Pizzeria Francesco's or The Steak House or The Coffee Shop, FREE lunch when you purchase one at The Buffet at TI, FREE admission to the new Christian Audigier The Nightclub, FREE one day pass to WET - The Spa & Salon at TI, FREE Premier Passport for big savings while shopping at Fashion Show mall (Nordstrom, Macy's & More!), and BONUS: $50 VIP Pool Cabana discount for the first 100 reservations.
• Valid for stays between: November 13, 2008 and February 10, 2009
• Offer Expires: Feb 10, 2009

Posted on 12/02/08