Mississauga Travel Deals

With summer finally here, it's time to start booking your summer getaways! If you are looking to fly, take a look at WestJet, Air Canada and Porter are running 50% off promos for select flights. Here's how to get your discount:

• WestJet: To save 50% on select flights to Eastern Canadian destinations, use promo code PCR54 and coupon code XJF5QQ8. You must book by 9:59 pm MT on June 1 and travel between June 9 and December 14, 2012. Click here to see all eligible flights.
• Air Canada: To get the 50% discount on routes within Eastern Canada, use promo code EASTCDA50. For routes in the U.S. (from Eastern Canada), use promo code EASTUS50. You must book by midnight on June 1 from your city of departure and travel between June 9 and December 14, 2012. Click here to see all eligible flights.
• Porter: Use promo code AIR to get up to 50% off all base fares. Book by 11:59pm on June 1 and travel between June 9 and December 14. The discount applies to base fares (before all fees & taxes) and to new bookings only.

If you're planning a Disney World trip, here's a good money-saving deal from WestJet Vacations -- when you book a minimum 5-night air/hotel package to select Walt Disney World Resort hotels (with a Magic Your Way Theme Park Ticket), you'll receive a free Disney dining plan. Valid on stays booked by September 15 with travel occurring between August 26-September 15, 2012.

You can choose between the following two dining plans:

Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan

• Round-trip airfare to Orlando, Florida to stay at Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Disney's All-Star Music Resort, Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, Disney's All-Star Sports Resort or Disney's Pop Century Resort
• Choice of quick-service meals and snacks at more than 50 select Walt Disney World restaurants
• Each guest over 3 is entitled to two quick-service meals, one snack per day, and one resort refillable drink mug.

Disney Dining Plan

• Round-trip airfare to Orlando, Florida to stay at one of three Disney Moderate Resorts or one of nine Disney Deluxe Resorts (for full list of properties, see WestJetVacations.com)
• Choice of meals and snacks at more than 100 select Walt Disney World restaurants
• Each guest over 3 is entitled to one table-service meal, one quick-service meal, one snack per day, and one resort refillable mug.

For more information, visit WestJetVacations.com. If you aren't flying WestJet, you can also book the free dining plan with your 5- or 6-night Magic Your Way room and ticket package directly through Disney.Go.Com (prices listed in US dollars on this site).

Still planning your summer vacations? Check out the Summer Hotel Sale at Priceline.com for savings on accommodations when you book by June 22.

Unlike Priceline.com's "Name Your Own Price" function, this sale does not require blind bidding so you will know which hotel you are booking before you pay. There are thousands of eligible hotels for this promotion, just look for the "Sale" tag icon in your search results.

Valid on travel booked by June 22 and completed by December 31, 2012. For more information, visit Priceline.com and search your travel dates to see which properties have sale rates available.

Get reading (or listening) this summer with these latest promotions from BookCloseouts.com. For a limited time you'll save 50% off their already reduced prices on all travel and audio books.

There are more than 2000 travel titles and 1000 audio titles to choose from, here's a look at just a few:

• How to Change Someone You Love: Four Steps to Help You Help Them, audiobook - $3.99, list price $29.99
• Voyage of the Dawn Treader (The Chronicles of Narnia) (Unabridged), audiobook - $3.99, list price $19.99
• Frommer's Irreverent Guide to New Orleans (3rd Edition) - $2.49, list price $12.99
• Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand - $2.49, list price $13

Prices on BookCloseouts.com are listed in US dollars, but orders ship from within Canada so no additional taxes or duties will be due upon delivery.

If you've got travel plans in the near future for New York or London, England, you should definitely give this offer a look. MasterCard, as part of their Priceless program, is offering 10-15% off flights to New York and London. You'll need to sign up for the Priceless program to receive your discount code -- but it's free and will gives you access to other special offers and deals, so we don't see a problem. You'll also need to pay with your MasterCard.

The offer lists as being be good for Air Canada from anywhere in Canada to New York and London, so don't let the Priceless Toronto name scare you off. This discount is valid for travel until December 14, 2012, and you'll need to book buy June 30.

Shopping around for a new MasterCard? Here's one that may appeal to the travel bug in you -- apply for a new WestJet RBC World MasterCard by September 30 and you'll receive 100 WestJet dollars and a $99 round-trip companion flight.

The $99 companion fare is valid when purchased in conjunction with another seat on any WestJet-operated flight in Canada or to the continental US. The $99 price does not include taxes, fees, and surcharges. The 100 WestJet dollars are equal to $100 towards any flight with WestJet, including the $99 companion fare. Cardholders will earn 1.5% back in WestJet dollars on every purchase and 2% back when purchasing WestJet flights or vacations.

Now that we've told you the good news, here's the "less good" news -- this card has an annual interest rate of 19.99% on all purchases and cash advances and an annual fee of $79 for the primary card and $39 for each additional card you may require. For complete details on other fees and late penalties associated with this card, or to apply, visit this page.

There is also the option of the WestJet RBC MasterCard for a lower annual fee of $39 for the primary card and $19 for additional cards. Cardholders who opt for this version will earn 1% back in WestJet dollars on purchases and 1.5% back when purchasing WestJet flights or vacations. With this card you will receive 50 WestJet dollars as your bonus gift and will not be eligible for the $99 companion fare.

Note: While the deadline for the 100 WestJet dollars and $99 companion fare is listed as April 30, 2012 on this page, the offer has been extended until September 30, 2012.

Here's a more-than-affordable option for Vancouver travellers going to Seattle, Washington. Starting May 31 BoltBus are expanding their service to include the Vancouver/Seattle route and fares for the first four days are just $1 each way!

BoltBus buses will depart from Pacific Central Station in Vancouver and unload at 5th Avenue South and King Street in Seattle (across from International District Station). Return fares during this promo are just $3 with the transaction fee (or $5 for two people), for schedule information or to book your trip visit BoltBus.com.

You can read the full details of the expansion and fare offer in this article. Thanks to forum poster mr_toast for the heads up!

Planning a Victoria or Nanaimo weekend getaway from Vancouver this spring or summer? You're in luck -- BC Ferries are offering their CoastSaver Fares again with reduced fares on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays (instead of Thursday-Sunday as offered last year). An adult + vehicle fare is just $39.95 one way from May 25-June 25 (regularly $64.10).

Here's a breakdown of how much you can save:

• Passenger vehicle (up to 20 feet) - $30, regularly $49.25
• Adult Passenger - $9.95, regularly $14.85
• Child Passenger ages 5-11 - $5, regularly $7.45 (children under 5 are free, as usual)
• Motorcycle - $15, regularly $24.65

Due to increased ridership, BC Ferries staff recommend you reserve your place to guarantee your preferred sailing time during the summer season. Visit this page for reservation information. CoastSaver fares are valid from May 25-June 25, listed prices do not include any fuel surcharges that may be in effect at time of travel.

Get help planning your next adventure or just enjoy travelling vicariously from the comfort of home with 50% off select Frommer's travel books at Chapters.ca.

Here are some of the eligible titles:

• Frommers Best Day Trips From London - $11.99, list price $23.99
• Frommers New Zealand Day by Day - $15.99, list price $31.99
• Frommers New Orleans - $11.99, list price $23.99
• Frommers Germany Day by Day - $17.99, list price $35.99

And don't forget to use this $5 coupon code if you are spending a minimum of $30. Chapters.ca orders of $25+ will ship for free when you select the standard shipping offer at checkout.

Feeling lucky? This might help, right now when you book a 4+ night WestJet Vacations package to a TOTAL Vegas resort, your fourth night is free, resort fees are waived, and you'll receive a TOTAL Vegas coupon book.

Vacations must be booked by December 28, 2012 with travel completed by December 31, 2012 to one of the following participating hotels:

• Caesars Palace
• Bally's
• Flamingo
• Harrahs
• Imperial Palace
• Paris
• Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
• Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino

Note: Blackout dates will apply to this offer, you'll find a complete list for each property here.

When you check into your qualifying hotel, you will receive your TOTAL Vegas Coupon Book containing 2-for-1 show offers and helicopter tours as well as discounts on attractions, restaurants and more.

Packages booked though this offer are non-refundable/transferable and subject to availability. For more information, visit WestJet.com.

If you're planning a Vegas trip this year, there are some interesting hotel packages from MGM Resorts Vacations right now. Each package requires a minimum stay of 2 consecutive nights and includes resort fees and taxes. The price excludes gratuities and airfare.

Aria

• Promotion code: VIVAWE
• Valid Arrival Dates: Until July 28, 2012
• Promo Code Expires: July 27, 2012
• "Viva Aria Package" (Friday & Saturday arrivals only) starting at $669 includes: 2 nights in a Deluxe King Room & 2 tickets to Viva Elvis by Cirque du Soleil. The offer is based on single or double occupancy per room.

• Promotion code: VIVAMD
• Valid Arrival Dates: Until July 31, 2012
• Promo Code Expires: July 30, 2012
• "Viva Aria Package" (Monday to Thursday arrrivals only) starting at $512 includes: 2 nights in a Deluxe King Room & 2 tickets to Viva Elvis by Cirque du Soleil. The offer is based on single or double occupancy per room.

Vdara

• Promotion code: LOVEWEB
• Valid Arrival Dates: Until August 30, 2012
• Promo Code Expires: August 31, 2012
• "Romance Package" (Sunday to Thursday arrivals only) starting at $551 includes: 2 nights in a Vdara suite, $100 in-suite dining credit per stay, a bonus amenity delivered to your suite, one free in-suite movie, 2:00 pm late check-out (based on availability) and nightly turndown service. The offer is based on double occupancy per suite.

If you're considering going on a cruise during March Break, over at Travelocity, they're running their "2012 Cruise Super Sale". Below are some interesting deals we spotted that are valid for travel dates in March or April. Keep in mind prices are per person based on double occupancy in a standard inside stateroom (accommodation only, airfare is not included and taxes, fees & stateroom gratuities are extra).

Celebrity Cruises

• Price: $399 CAD and up
• Itinerary: Southern Caribbean (Roundtrip San Juan)
• Length: 7 Nights
• Ship: Celebrity Summit
• Departure Port: San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Departure Dates (2012): March 10-17

Carnival Cruise Line

• Price: $449 CAD and up
• Itinerary: Eastern Caribbean (Roundtrip Miami)
• Length: 7 Nights
• Ships: Carnival Glory (Refurbished in 2006) or Carnival Liberty (Launched in 2005)
• Departure Port: Miami, Florida
• Departure Dates (2012): March 25-April 1 (Carnival Glory), April 14-April 21 (Carnival Liberty)

Norwegian Cruise Line

• Price: $549 CAD and up
• Itinerary: Bahamas (Roundtrip New York)
• Length: 7 Nights
• Ship: Norwegian Jewel
• Departure Port: New York, New York
• Departure Dates (2012): March 24-31

Royal Caribbean International

• Price: $429 CAD and up
• Itinerary: Bermuda (Roundtrip Baltimore)
• Length: 8 Nights
• Ship: Enchantment of the Seas
• Departure Port: Baltimore, Maryland
• Departure Dates (2012): April 19-27

Visit Travelocity.ca to see all cruise deals.

If you're an active CAA member in Northern & Eastern Ontario, you can take advantage of these exclusive deals from CAA partners:

Ottawa Senators

• With your CAA card, get discounted home game tickets (at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa) and save 10% on Ottawa Senators memorabilia at The Sens Store

Jackman's The Floral Pros

• As a CAA member, get a 10% discount on your walk-in, phone or online floral order (just remember to quote promo code CAANEO1 at time of purchase)

East Side Marios & Fat Tuesday's Restaurants

• Show your server your CAA card and save 10% on regular-priced food items at participating restaurant locations (the offer excludes alcoholic beverages and valid for one CAA member & up to 3 guests per table)

Just Lubes

• Save 10% on services and packages from participating Just Lubes locations when you present your CAA card at point of purchase

Moneysworth & Best Shoe Repair Inc.

• Show your CAA card and get 10% off shoe repairs from select locations in Ottawa and Orleans

Merry Maids of Sudbury

• Save 15% on maid services in Sudbury with your CAA membership

To get more info or to see all offers exclusive to CAA members in Northern & Eastern Ontario, visit CAAneo.ca.

If doing more leisure reading is one of your New Year's resolutions, then you might be interested in this special offer from National Geographic. For a limited time, you can get 12 monthly magazine issues of National Geographic for $16 (GST included). Click here for more details (refer to the bottom-left fine print for the Canadian price and delivery info).

If you like to go paperless, this one-year subscription entitles you to the iPad version at no extra cost. The offer also includes a one-year membership in the National Geographic Society. Your first issue will be delivered to you approximately 4 to 6 weeks from the time you placed your order, however, some of our Forum members have reported receiving a customer id the following day to access their free iPad version. Click here for more Forum discussion.

Capital One has recently introduced a new cashback credit card that will be a good fit for a lot of consumers out there. The Capital One Aspire Cash Platinum MasterCard has no annual fee and offers cashback on all purchases (1% with an annual 20% cashback bonus for 1.2% total). Here's a closer look:

• 1% cash rewards on all net purchases
• 20% extra cash rewards every year
• $50 bonus cash reward on your first purchase
• Ability to add an authorized user for $0
• Platinum perks including travel benefits (baggage delay, travel accident insurance, car rental collision/damage) and extended warranties (double the manufacturer warranty up to 1 additional year)
• $30k minimum personal income

With no annual fee, modest requirements, and some good perks, this is good general-use credit card. If you're not at a point where you qualify for or need more robust options like the very popular Capital One Aspire Travel World MasterCard, the Aspire Cash Platinum makes a lot of sense. You get platinum benefits, won't be restricted by redemption tiers, and you get a straight cash reward with no fuss.

It's worth noting that Capital One has also launched the higher end Aspire Cash World MasterCard as well.

To do more research, check out the RedFlagDeals.com Credit Card Comparison Tool as well as the discussion thread in our personal finance forums.