Toronto Travel Deals

Air Canada are celebrating their 75th birthday with a worldwide seat sale! Book by February 16 for travel up until December 16 (unless otherwise indicated) to take advantage of discounted rates.

Plus, AirCanada.com have changed the way they display their fares. Now you'll be able to see the complete price, including all taxes and fees, when selecting your flights. Here's a look at some of the complete one-way fares available during the birthday seat sale:

• Vancouver to Winnipeg: $229
• Edmonton to Halifax: $309
• Ottawa to Bermuda: $187
• Toronto to Los Angeles: $272
• Halifax to Nassau: $277

For more information, or to book your flights, visit AirCanada.com by February 16.

Going somewhere? Be sure to visit Sears.ca first for some major savings on luggage during their Luggage Event. You'll save up to 75% on select items like these:

• Heys Quadrant 2-Piece Set - $144.99, $579.99 after February 2
• Heys Ecotex Spinner 3-pc. Luggage Set - $199.99, $479.99 after February 19
• Samsonite Innovation NXT Boarding Bag - $78.74, $174.99 after June 17
• Samsonite Pursuit 28'' Hardside Spinner - $179.99, $399.99 after February 19
• Samsonite Fashionaire 24'' Hardside Spinner Cabin - $106.49, $354.99 after February 16

Sale expiration dates vary by item. For more information, visit Sears.ca.

WestJet wants to welcome you on board with discounted fares on flights and vacation packages. The WestJet Welcome Sale applies to travel booked by February 16 and completed by December 16, 2012.

To travel within Canada, look for seat-sale fares on flights from Tuesdays-Thursdays; for most of the US search for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays; for discounted flights to Hawaii search Mondays-Thursdays; and to Puerto Rico look for Saturday flights.

And if you haven't already, be sure to join the WestJet Rewards program. New members will receive a bonus of 50 WestJet Dollars when they enroll in the program and then take any WestJet flight by March 31, 2012. Each WestJet Dollar you accrue equals $1 towards travel on WestJet -- no points to collect and no blackout dates (WestJet Dollars can be redeemed on seat sale flights as well). You only need a minimum of $25 in WestJet Dollars before you can redeem them for flights/vacation packages, so you'll be able to reduce your next WestJet flight by $50 with this promo (may take up to 30 days for points to appear after your qualifying flight).

For more information, or to book your WestJet Welcome Sale flights, visit WestJet.com by February 16.

Over at CathayPacific.com, they are celebrating Chinese New Year with some interesting deals on select flights to Asia. Departing from Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa, economy class fares to Hong Kong & 12 other destinations in Asia (Bangkok, Singapore, Taipei, Hanoi, Beijing - just to name a few) are on sale starting from $934 (online booking only).

You must book by February 13 and travel by May 24, 2012 in order to get the promotional round-trip fares. The offer excludes applicable surcharges, fees & taxes and is valid on electronic ticket purchase only. The sale ends at 11:59 PST on February 13 or until deemed sold out. Seats are limited, so we suggest you act fast. Cathay Pacific is known for their onboard flight service. In addition to receiving full meals, snacks (instant noodles, cookies, sandwiches & apples) are also available upon request, even in the middle of the night. Visit CathayPacific.com to get more info.

Also for a limited time, you'll receive Cathay Pacific's limited edition "Year of the Dragon" stuffed toy when you book online. The offer is available while supplies last.

Need a vacation? If Vegas is your ideal getaway, you might want to check out some of the latest Vegas offers from MGM Resorts Vacations.

Excalibur

• Promotion code: BUFPHS11
• Details: Stay 2 nights (max. of 2 people per room) & get 2 complimentary buffets at the Excalibur.
• Valid Until September 9, 2012
• Offer Expires: February 16, 2012

Aria

• Promotion code: VIVAWE
• Details: Book this "Viva ARIA Friday & Saturday Package" starting at $657 & Save a minimum $100. Package includes 2 nights in a Deluxe King Room & 2 tickets to Viva Elvis by Cirque du Soleil.
• Valid Until March 31, 2012
• Offer Expires: March 31, 2012

Vdara

• Promotion code: FBCHW
• Details: Stay 2 nights & get a $100 Food & Beverage credit.
• Valid Until September 9, 2012
• Offer Expires: February 16, 2012

MGM Grand

• Promotion code: NOT Required
• Details: "Give in to your Craving" - Stay 2 nights and get a $65 Food & Beverage credit.
• Valid Until September 9, 2012
• Offer Expires: February 16, 2012

Monte Carlo (AAA-Four-Diamond-Rating)

• Promotion code: WEB1020
• Details: Save up to 20% on hotel rates (select dates only).
• Valid Until April 12, 2012
• Offer Expires: February 16, 2012

Planning your 2012 vacations? Save on accommodation from Priceline.com right now, they're featuring Thousands And Thousands of Hotels on Sale.

Unlike their popular Name Your Own Price function, this Priceline sale does not require you to bid on properties, just look for the sale-tag icon in your search results. Here are a few of the deals available:

• Waikiki Gateway Hotel, Honolulu - 30% off on select dates
• Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Avenue Seattle - 25% Off on select dates
• W San Diego - 41% off on select dates
• Hyatt Regency Toronto, downtown - 25% off on select dates
• Brewsters Mountain Lodge, Banff - 37% off on select dates

This offer is valid on travel booked by February 20 for travel up until December 31, 2012, though available dates may vary by hotel.

Did you miss out on VIA Rail's Facebook sale last week? If you're planning on traveling on the Toronto-Ottawa or Toronto-Montreal route over the next few months, you can still get some nice savings on your tickets.

Right now, VIA Rail is running a sale on tickets for trains #50 and #51. Until April 3, one-way fares for these trains are $39 for Economy Class and $79 for Business class. Regular price is around $77 for Economy and $157 for Business class, so this offer represents a nice savings if you're willing to travel early in the day. Train 50 leaves Toronto at 6:40AM, arrives in Ottawa at 11:24AM then ends in Montreal at 1:39PM.

As usual, tickets must be purchased at least three days prior to departure. The number of seats is limited.

For those of you who are looking to escape the cold this winter, you might want to yank out that passport and check the expiration date before you go. If it's time to renew, Black's has a new promotion running on their passport photos.

Right now, when you get a passport photo taken at Black's, you'll receive $20 worth of prints for free. The $20 will be loaded on a Print+ card, which can be used in stores or online to purchase 4x6, 5x7 and 6x8 prints. The card never expires, so you can take your time to get your photos printed after your vacation!

The passport photos at Black's are guaranteed to meet the Canadian Passport Office specifications and come with a passport wallet and coupons which can be redeemed in stores.

The TTC has been offering discounted deals to monthly Metropass holders for a while now. They refreshed the offers at the beginning of July and there might just be one that interests you among them. Here's a quick rundown of some of the deals:

• Get $60 off of your membership fee when applying to AutoShare as well as a discounted application fee and zero-dollar deposit.
• Get up to 20% off admission to The Second City for a yourself and up to three guests.
• Get 20% off all regular-priced merchandise at Rain Drops for yourself and up to ten friends.
• Get 20% off admission at the Ontario Science Centre for a maximum of four redemptions per Metropass.
• Join Christine's Fitness for $49/month and no registration fee.

Check out the full list of deals here, and keep in mind that all offers require a valid Metropass from the current month!