Author: The Skeptical Traveler

Air Canada’s launches Rouge, the low cost carrier

The service will begin on July 1, 2013, unless the world ends this Friday :). The following destinations will be served: Europe Toronto Athens Toronto Venice Montreal Athens Toronto Edinburgh The Caribbean Toronto Punta Cana Toronto Liberia Toronto San José Toronto Puerto Plata Toronto Varadero Toronto Kingston Toronto Santa Clara Toronto Cayo Coco Toronto Holguin Toronto…

Protein/Energy Bars

Yesterday I wrote about superfoods today is the day of the protein/energy bars. In my quest for maintaining a stable energy level while away from home and on work – because on vacation I don’t need to eat this ‘stuff’ ðŸ™‚ – and helped by the per diem policy that required receipts for reimbursement (i.e. I…

The Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Card Annual fee $120 in Canada vs. $85 in USA!

And both of the cards are issued by JPMorgan Chase! I understand that most products are cheaper in the US due to lower tariffs, larger market and competition, but to have a card annual fee (much) higher in Canada when the currencies are almost at par it is ludicrous. And now about the offer, that…