AmEx Cobalt: Earn 2000 bonus (Targeted)

Expiry: May 31, 2019

From Mar 27 to May 31, 2019, when you make 3 separate qualifying transactions of $25 or more with your AmEx Cobalt card at eligible stand-alone gas station in Canada and you can earn 2000 bonus points. This one is very easy. Don't forget, you can also earn 2X points for gas station purchases.

IHG: Go straight to Spire elite membership (Targeted)

Deal Link: https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/deals/b2b/instantspire
Expiry: Apr 30, 2019

Now, you can try IHG Spire Elite for 90 days as soon as you join or register. Offer expires on Apr 30, 2019. And then, simply stay a few nights to keep your Spire Elite status:

• Stay 10 nights (instead of 75) in 90 days and keep Spire Elite status.
• Stay 5 nights (instead of 40) in 90 days and keep Platinum Elite status.

Note: this offer is targeted to full time employees of an Eligible Company.

The benefits of IHG Rewards Club Spire Elite status:

• 100% bonus points
• Complimentary room upgrades
• Early check-in from 10am
• Extended check-out until 2pm
• Priority check-in
• Free internet

Alaska Mileage: Earn double miles on flights

Deal Link: https://www.alaskaair.com/promo/CX1901
Expiry: May 31, 2019

You can earn double miles on new Cathay Pacific flights, flying nonstop four times weekly between Seattle and Hong Kong.

Here's how it works:

• Register your Mileage Plan number before your first trip.
• Travel on qualifying Cathay Pacific nonstop flights from March 31, 2019 through May 31, 2019, and you'll earn double Mileage Plan miles.

Deal Link: https://www.alaskaair.com/promo/JL1901

Expiry: May 31, 2019

Starting March 31, fly Japan Airlines nonstop between Seattle and Tokyo and earn double base miles on select Economy and Business Class fares along the way.

Here's how it works:

• Register your Mileage Plan number before your first trip and no later than May 31, 2019.
• Travel on qualifying Japan Airlines nonstop flights March 31, 2019 through May 31, 2019, and you'll earn double Mileage Plan miles.

SportChek: Apple Watch Series 4 promotion

Deal Link: https://www.sportchek.ca/campaigns/triangle-bonus-apple-watch.html
Expiry: Mar 20, 2019

You can collect 50x Bonus Canadian Tire Money with a Triangle Rewards card or a Triangle credit card on select Apple Watch Series 4 purchases in Sport Chek stores & Sportchek.ca. This promotion is valid from Mar 14 - 20, 2019. 50x Canadian Tire Money is equal to 20% cash back.

Excludes select styles. Accessories not included. Selection & availability may vary by location. No Rainchecks on bonus CT Money. Not valid on gift cards or shipping. Other exceptions may apply.

Don't forget to combine the SportChek offer from Paymi (someone has the targeted offer for 5%/10% on SportChek purchase): https://www.canadianrewards.net/2018/11/paymi-get-paid-when-you-shop.html

BTW, if is possible that you can earn additional 20x (using your Triangle Rewards Card) or 30x (using your Triangle credit card) when you shop in SportCheck stores or online from Mar 15 - 16, 2019. 

AmEx: Save 15% on your next Air Canada flight (Targeted)

Expiry: Mar 28, 2019

I just received a targeted offer from AmEx. If I book on aircanada.com between March 13–28, 2019 to receive 15% off eligible Air Canada base fares. To redeem this offer, I need to enter my personal promotion code provided by AmEx at checkout. Personal promotion code is valid for one-time use only.

How to redeem:

• Choose travel dates between March 28 and June 15, 2019 or between September 15 and December 15, 2019, and enter your promo code on this page
• Pick any Air Canada destination departing from Canada
• Select an eligible fare including Standard, Flex, Comfort, Latitude, Premium Economy, Premium Rouge, Business Class and Signature Class

Marriott: Start Earning Double on Your Second Stay

Deal Link: https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/promotion.mi?promotion=DU19
Expiry: May 21, 2019

Earn double points on stays — starting with your second stay — with no earning limits. Register now to earn on stays from March 19 through June 4, 2019, at more than 6,700 Marriott hotels around the world. Registration ends May 21, 2019.

Point Valuations (Canadian Version)

One of the most frequent questions I get from my friends/readers is "What are the points & miles worth?" This is a difficult question and there is no right answer for it. Every one may have different opinions on it based on their experiences and priorities.

Also, there are many versions of point valuations online, but most of them are for US people. Therefore, I would like to present my personal point valuations (Canadian Version) as follows:

Earn a 30% bonus when you convert your hotel points into BA Avios

Deal Link: https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/executive-club/collecting-avios/hotels/convert-your-points
Expiry: Mar 31, 2019

You can earn a 30% bonus when you convert your hotel points into BA Avios between 1 - 31 March 2019.

Participating hotels:

• Carlson Rezidor Hotels
• Hilton
• Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
• Intercontinental Hotel Group
• Marriott International
• Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts