Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[juniorbugman]

I got a special air miles booklet for Foodland so I am off to buy a gift card today.
Buy a $100 gift card get 100 air miles. We found the booklet at the Foodland in Haliburton.
Well no gift card for me as I just read the small print and the booklet is for the Haliburton store only and won't be driving up there for a gift card.
Next week is a spend offer and the week after is spend $25 on produce get 25 airmiles. I can do the other offers as we will be going up for weekends soon.

 

[bababear_50]

I got a special air miles booklet for Foodland so I am off to buy a gift card today.
Buy a $100 gift card get 100 air miles. We found the booklet at the Foodland in Haliburton. Next week is a spend offer and the week after is spend $25 on produce get 25 airmiles.

Nice Hon!
Have fun shopping and collecting those miles.
Hugs
Mel

 

[juniorbugman]

Nice Hon!
Have fun shopping and collecting those miles.
Hugs
Mel

See above. Only for the one store and I won't be driving up there for just a gift card. . I was going to shop at my local store.

 

[bababear_50]

See above. Only for the one store and I won't be driving up there for just a gift card. . I was going to shop at my local store.

Ahhh Dang Double Dang!!
That sucks Foodland!
so sorry Hon.
Better luck next time.
Hugs
Mel

 

[juniorbugman]

Ahhh Dang Double Dang!!
That sucks Foodland!
so sorry Hon.
Better luck next time.
Hugs
Mel

Guess it was a bonus deal for the grand reopening of the store.

 

[dancin Disney style]

I'm looking at all inclusives, to probably replace Disney in December, I just can't find dates/resorts that work for my budget this year at Disney so am thinking I'll postpone that to Dec 2022, when hopefully I can book far enough in advance to get the resort I want and spend two weeks. Yup, I am so indecisive! Any way, Punta Cana or Cancun? I have it narrowed down to a few resorts in each, they all have water slide, beaches, food (of course lol) and some on site activities, and pools. We have never been before, I was going to book two weeks (for half of what Disney was adding up to be) but am thinking I should start with one week in case we (the child in particular) don't like it. I mean I know I'll be fine with a beach, pool and not having to cook or clean for a however long, but kiddo is a busy kid who doesn't do down time that well, though he loves to swim. I can't see him joining in the kids activities. Any way! Anything I should think of for either place? We probably wouldn't really leave the resort unless it's on an excursion (if they have any going on). Both places have direct flights (unless things change). I think Mexico has better food, but Punta Cana may have nicer beaches? Not sure...

I've been to both destinations multiple times and can give you tons of info if you're interested....PM me.

I agree with reading Tripadvisor. However, you need to read a TON of reviews before you get a handle on what are legit complaints and what are not. There are some in's and out's of using that info.

I also agree with Youtube videos. Some resorts have lots to watch while others are very limited. Personally, I'm only interested in review videos not the endless walk throughs.

 

[bababear_50]

For my Rexall Buddies
Rexall
Fri-Sun July 9th -11
Spend $50
20,000 pts
plus 10,000 pts when you load the offer in app or online.
so ----------------- spend $50 get 30,000 pts

Early flyer look ,,,although it's very blurry
https://flyers.smartcanucks.ca/canada/rexall-on-flyer-july-9-to-15/all
Hugs Mel

 

[alohamom]

I'm looking at all inclusives, to probably replace Disney in December....Any way! Anything I should think of for either place? We probably wouldn't really leave the resort unless it's on an excursion (if they have any going on). Both places have direct flights (unless things change). I think Mexico has better food, but Punta Cana may have nicer beaches? Not sure...

I have been to all-inclusives in both locations and one thing I would say is if your son is even a little bit of a picky eater, you might want to consider Mexico over the DR because (imho) the food standards in Mexico are closer to our own.
One trip, my kids basically ate rice all week in a supposed Punta Cana 5 star resort (the resort rating system is very skewed) and one is a picky eater, one is not.
Just a thought.

 

[hdrolfe]

I have been to all-inclusives in both locations and one thing I would say is if your son is even a little bit of a picky eater, you might want to consider Mexico over the DR because (imho) the food standards in Mexico are closer to our own.
One trip, my kids basically ate rice all week in a supposed Punta Cana 5 star resort (the resort rating system is very skewed) and one is a picky eater, one is not.
Just a thought.

I think I have it narrowed down to Royalton Splash in Punta Cana (in their diamond section) or Ocean Riviera Paradise in Mexico, which was recommended by @dancin Disney style. There is also the Family Club at Grand Riviera Princess in a swimout suite (in Mexico), they don't really have the big water slides the other two do though, but a swimout suite? That just sounds kind of neat. Or, change my Disney to an All Star since they just opened up. I am waiting to talk to my son and see what he thinks, I do already have Disney moved to All Star Music (thanks @pigletto for the reminder!) but of course that is easy to cancel (though I paid with gift cards so I'll have those on hand for any future trips I guess).

As for picky kids... as long as there is rice, plain pasta, hot dogs (though those can vary and some he doesn't like), pizza and nuggets, kiddo will be happy enough. And it's only a week so I guess that's ok. I am not sure he'd eat much better at Disney to be honest. He loves Disney nuggets and mac & cheese Yet on cruises all he wants is steak and lobster...

 

[bababear_50]

​ Go big on the Miles when you shop across your favourite online stores on airmilesshops.ca.​

​ 75​ BONUS MILES1​

​ when you spend $100 across 2 online stores​

​ 375​ BONUS MILES1​

​ when you spend $300 across 3+ online stores​

Email I got today
I am not much of a online shopper so not for me.
Hugs
Mel

 

[bababear_50]

Off topic here
I know I put out 3 ant traps on my patio.... I know I did.... woke up this morning and two are gone ,,,, just went outside and the 3rd one is gone?
Any thoughts.

Hugs
Mel

 

[kristabelle13]

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​ Go big on the Miles when you shop across your favourite online stores on airmilesshops.ca.​

​ 75​ BONUS MILES1​

​ when you spend $100 across 2 online stores​

​ 375​ BONUS MILES1​

​ when you spend $300 across 3+ online stores​

Email I got today
I am not much of a online shopper so not for me.
Hugs
Mel

Question for the group: how do book pre-orders work with say Indigo or Amazon? I'm guessing even if I order during this event - it won't process until the book is released later this fall? And thus, won't qualify for this?

 

[kristabelle13]

Off topic here
I know I put out 3 ant traps on my patio.... I know I did.... woke up this morning and two are gone ,,,, just went outside and the 3rd one is gone?
Any thoughts.

Hugs
Mel

oh that's weird....some critter might like the sweet of the bait? (I assume it's sweet - never tasted it )

 

[hdrolfe]

Off topic here
I know I put out 3 ant traps on my patio.... I know I did.... woke up this morning and two are gone ,,,, just went outside and the 3rd one is gone?
Any thoughts.

Hugs
Mel

Something bigger than an ant took them... my dog tried to bring one back in the house so I had to move it somewhere he couldn't reach (which I thought was the case in the first place). Or you have some really big ants!!

 

[hdrolfe]

Question for the group: how do book pre-orders work with say Indigo or Amazon? I'm guessing even if I order during this event - it won't process until the book is released later this fall? And thus, won't qualify for this?

That's what I would imagine, it only counts what is paid for during the event, so a preorder wouldn't work.

 

[ottawamom]

Off topic here
I know I put out 3 ant traps on my patio.... I know I did.... woke up this morning and two are gone ,,,, just went outside and the 3rd one is gone?
Any thoughts.

Hugs
Mel

Raccoons or the neighbour upstairs messing with you. I usually use this to get rid of ants (it's pet and kid friendly)
(diatomaceous earth, crushed up sea shells)

Ant Out

 

[kerreyn]

Since the travel rewards site doesn’t want to have DLR tix, I made a request through a personal shopper.

I have no plans to go until they bring back a version of annual passes. But, want to get my ducks in a row.

I assume DLR tix will be available because I think some of you have bought holiday party tickets? But who knows.

I sent in a request for a quote to the personal shopper, and this was their reply:

"Reward item: Disneyland Resort 2 Adult 2-Day Park Hopper Ticket September 17, 2021


AIR MILES Reward Miles Quote: 8,075 MILES"

It seems a little high, but I've got two week to decide if I want to go through them. I also saw that the Oogie Boogie Bash is back this year. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, July 13. I may wait and see if I can get tickets to that before deciding what to do.

 

[cari12]

I sent in a request for a quote to the personal shopper, and this was their reply:

"Reward item: Disneyland Resort 2 Adult 2-Day Park Hopper Ticket September 17, 2021


AIR MILES Reward Miles Quote: 8,075 MILES"

It seems a little high, but I've got two week to decide if I want to go through them. I also saw that the Oogie Boogie Bash is back this year. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, July 13. I may wait and see if I can get tickets to that before deciding what to do.

I checked the DLR website and 2 adult 2 day parkhoppers is $580 USD so value depends on Canadian exchange rate.

 

[kerreyn]

I checked the DLR website and 2 adult 2 day parkhoppers is $580 USD so value depends on Canadian exchange rate.

Yes, I checked this afternoon too. With today’s exchange rate, the 2 x 2 day 2 park passes are approx. $704.00 cad.

Doing the “Air Miles math” (Donald, please correct me if I’m wrong), 8075am = $850 cad.

My biggest concern is going ahead with the passes from the personal shopper, and then having Red Tag finally post them for a significantly lower amount of air miles.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Hey folks! It's been 10 days since I was able to post last. What did I miss? LOL