1425 Air Miles to Edmonton

If you are looking to fly within Canada, between now and June 7th, Air Miles is offering numerous discounted flights on Air Canada.

You are looking at a 25% reduction in miles for most Canadian destinations, from YWG.  For example, YWG to YEG (Edmonton) is being offered at 1425 Air Miles  plus taxes of $177,

Air Canada flights to the following cities are also on sale. For regular Air Miles collectors, you can save 15% the miles. For gold collectors, it is a 25% savings.

Air Miles & Countryfest

Air Miles Canada is offering packages to various music festivals in Canada this summer, including sold-out Countyfest in Dauphin! If you have 1250 Air Miles in your account, you may redeem for a 1-Day pass to the event. The web site www.airmiles.ca is currently offering your choice of Friday, Saturday & Sunday passes.

If you are a gold Air Miles collector, you can get an amazing VIP package for 4125. Your package includes:

Fast 5 Travel Tips: Why a short vacation is better than no vacation

A short vacation (2-4 days) is better than NO vacation because:

1) You really won't miss much at work. Work will wait for you. Your "world" will survive a couple days. It's no different than a brief sudden illness when you have to miss a day or two.

2) A change of scenery and routine is very refreshing. You will feel recharged.

3) You will have a chance to reconnect with family or friends, or whomever you choose to travel with. If you go shopping with your best friend, or surfing with your spouse you'll make some shared memories.

4) Exploring your own state or province will renew your sense of pride and belonging.  A short stay-cation can be very relaxing.

5) A short vacation can be tailored to fit any budget

2 Weeks in Florida for $1000! Seriously.

What a great bargain if you can go this time of year!

Westjet is offering a variety of packages ranging from 5 days, to 14. Some are Disney, some are just off site. This particular bargain sure caught my eye.

Both of these packages, as pictured, include roundtrip Westjet flights, from Winnipeg, plus hotel accommodations and all taxes.

See why it's a bargain?

Both hotels are rated well on Trip Advisor and are convenient to many attractions. The Holiday Inn is a deluxe hotel, while the Carib Cove is more of a resort area and is closer to golfing.

The Holiday Inn has some great Kids' Suites that include a queen sized bed for Mom and Dad, and bunk beds for the kids. Doesn't this room look great?  If you choose the package on May 21st, you can purchase the package with the Kids' suite for 14 nights at $799 plus taxes.

Bargains found at redtag.ca or can be purchased through westjetvacations.com

1150 Air Miles will get you a round trip

For about 1150 Air Miles, and $180 in taxes, you can purchase a round trip ticket from Winnipeg to most major cities in Canada, west of Ottawa. The sales is on April 7 to 13th and you can then fly up until the end of May 2014.

Dates are somewhat limited, as with all Air Miles flight redemptions, however if you can find a suitable flight, you are saving at least 50% off purchasing the fare through the airline itself with cash.

Both Westjet and Air Canada are participating in this sale. Air Canada is offering 15% off to select cities. While Westjet is offering 25% off miles to buy, in other select cities.

Here is one quick example that was available the morning of April 7th.

Air Miles has revised their web site, so if you haven't been on there this month, it will look a little different. I like the improvements and I seem to have better luck finding available flights. This is good news for Air Miles collectors.

Cheap Cheap Vegas!

You''ll have a connecting flight on the way there, but a direct route home. All Westjet flights, and in and out of Winnipeg. (To fly out of Brandon this time is double the price.)

Both are great hotels. The Rio is just off the strip, but offers a free shuttle to Caesars. Both Rio & Paris are part of the Caesar's chain.

Find this bargain at www.westjetvacations.com in their "Las Vegas Deals" section.

And, the pools are now open in Vegas. Work on your tan and enjoy a few weekdays in the desert sun!

Westin Mission Hill, California

I haven't written since the first weekend the ice cream store was open this year. Coincidence? No, I'm afraid not. I've been run off my feet and with no chance of a personal holiday in sight, I haven't done much looking.

Then, tonight I found a fabulous deal on a week in California at a 5 star Westin Resort. The bargain was found at www.redtag.ca

At under $1000 for a week, at a California resort, is a bargain. If you have never been to California, you should put it on your To Do List.

Wine tours, surfing, sun & glamour await. Not to mention fine dining and great golf.

Palm Springs, California has a tourist site which would be a great place to start your research.