World Traveller 73 About
An executive based in Vancouver, Canada, he enjoys maximizing the use of airline and hotel award points in order to “Upgrade Your Travels”. His travels have led him to over 75 countries and over 1,000,000 miles flown. When he’s not on the road, he can often be found in his second adopted home in Whistler, Canada. He chronicles his personal and business travel adventures, advice, upgrade tips, tricks and secrets here…
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The journey marks the author’s second and final flight with Canadian North, experiencing a downgraded aircraft but retaining a personal row. Despite the airline’s restrictive baggage policies and limited food options at Iqaluit, the in-flight meal and service pleasantly surprised. Views of the Arctic tundra and a smooth landing in Ottawa added to the experience.
The territory of Nunavut has no surface roads to the lower provinces. This means everything has to be shipped in, either by air or by boat, during the limited summer months I had heard about the cost of food and the issues surrounding food insecurity in the northern territory. Although I have done many travels, it is always sobering to see the reality of costs for simple groceries firsthand in isolated locations…. Read More
Given it’s small size, Iqaluit has a small urban inner city center. Beyond the city limits, there are some beautiful parks and trails. I had access to a vehicle and was able to get out beyond the city limits after seeing what a Iqaluit’s “city center” had to offer. I highly recommend getting access to a car for at least one day during any visit to Callie. A Day Sightseeing Around Iqaluit,… Read More
My visit to Iqaluit led me to the Apex Trail, a 5-kilometer coastal hike to the historic Hudson Bay buildings. Despite some boggy sections, the trail offers stunning tundra views and is easily accessible from town. Waterproof boots are essential. Overall, it’s a fantastic way to explore the area’s natural beauty.
The author reviews their first flight with Canadian North, highlighting its unique route through the Arctic. While experiencing both enjoyable service and comfortable accommodations, they also face numerous challenges, particularly regarding the airline’s unclear baggage policies. In-flight meals and stunning views largely enhance the journey, making it generally positive despite some issues.
During an overnight layover in Yellowknife, I stayed at The Explorer Hotel, which exceeded my expectations with clean, modern accommodations and excellent service. The hotel provided a convenient airport shuttle, a well-maintained property, and an on-site restaurant. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, prompting me to recommend this hotel for future visits.
The author describes their first flight into the Northwest Territories on an Air Canada Express CRJ 900 from Vancouver to Yellowknife. They appreciated a last-minute business class upgrade, which included access to the Maple Leaf Lounge. The journey featured stunning views under the midnight sun, a light meal service, and remarkably low passenger numbers onboard.
The post describes a travel experience using Air Canada’s Aeroplan for a cost-effective trip to Canada’s Northern Territories, specifically Nunavut and Northwest Territories. The author navigated flight bookings, encountered challenges with phantom reward spaces, and explored the region, recommending car access for convenience. Overall, it was a well-planned adventure.
My latest work trip had me travelling to the northern British Columbia coastal city of Prince Rupert. With only one real hotel in town, I ended up staying at the Crest Hotel Prince Rupert. The Crest Hotel Prince Rupert has been the place to stay in Prince Rupert since the sixties. Returning back to the Crest Hotel, how would my latest remote hotel experience fare? Review: The Crest Hotel, Prince Rupert, British… Read More
Tonight’s Air Canada Business Class flight was on a Boeing 737 – Max Eight aircraft. This was the last flight of the day out of Toronto Pearson International airport. On top of that, I ended up having an additional two hour flight delay on top of our late scheduled departure time. By the time we were on the way, I was pretty knackered. Despite this I had a late dinner on board… Read More
I was recently downgraded onto an Air Canada Rouge Business Class flight. I usually design my travel plans go well out of my way to avoid an Air Canada Rouge flight, given that it offers much less amenties. However, it’s been a while since I’ve had the pleasure of flying on an Air Canada Rouge flight. As such, I thought it would be worthwhile going over a few of the Rouge cabin’s… Read More
Today’s travel would have me returning to Air Canada Signature Business Class on their Boeing 777–300 ER. It is always a treat to end up in Air Canada Signature Business Class, and today was no exception. I would experience a comfortable spacious seat, quiet surroundings, and a quick transcontinental trip across Canada from Vancouver to Montreal. Review: Air Canada Signature Business Class B777-300 ER, Vancouver International Airport – Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau… Read More
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