🌏 Dive into Southeast Asia, Explore Colombia & Europe on Points! 🎉

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Graeme Bligh
September 02, 2023

Hello, World Travellers! 🌍 The Canadian Jetsetter here. I've been told that travel experiences are priceless. It sure would be nice if someone would accept my sunset photos as payment at the grocery store, though. 🌅💳

Today, we're jetting off to the vibrant rhythms of Colombia 🇨🇴, the enchanting landscapes of Southeast Asia 🌏, and sprinkling in a medley of delightful surprises 🎉 along the way. And for those with a stash of points, stay tuned! We're diving into how you can whisk yourself away to Europe 🏰 without breaking the bank. Ready to embark on another journey with me? Let's go!

A Big Thank You to Our Jetsetter Premium Members! 🌟

First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who've already hopped on board with Jetsetter Premium. Your support means the world to me! 🎉

For those considering joining the premium ranks, here's a little nudge: our early bird offer is still up for grabs. For just $9.99 a month or a discounted annual fee of $59.99 (set to rise to $99.99 soon), you can unlock a world of ad-free content and dive deep into the realm of points optimization.

Today, we're spotlighting the Flying Blue program, a fantastic avenue for your Amex Membership Rewards points (there are some sneaky ways to get more value than transferring to Aeroplan). If you've ever wondered about the best deals within this program, Jetsetter Premium is your golden ticket to insights, tips, and tricks.✈️

So, if you're ready to elevate your travel game and make the most of every point, now's the time to join Jetsetter Premium. Let's embark on this exciting journey together! 🌍

🔥 Feature Deal 🔥

I mentioned this deal in an earlier newsletter but there are now expanded dates and more competition (which is always better for travellers like us)! Air Canada and Avianca have both prices their Toronto to Bogota flights very competitively through the winter months.

🌐 Route: Toronto to Bogota direct on Air Canada or Avianca

  • 🎫 Fare: From $549 roundtrip on Avianca or $591 on Air Canada

  • ✈️ Class: Economy (Air Canada’s A330 on this route only has premium economy but there are lots of seats - I bet you could bid cheaply for an upgrade).

  • 📆 Dates: September - November 2023 and March - April 2024 have the lowest prices

  • Click Here for the Deal (change the dates in the search if these exact ones don’t work for you and select which airline you prefer)!

Bogota, Columbia

🔥 Feature Deals 🔥

Philippine Airlines has a few heavily discounted options to get from Vancouver to Bali (Denpasar), Hanoi or Bangkok. However, dates are very limited in November 2023 and have at least one awkward layover that is between 4-18 hours in Manilla. Nonetheless, I am featuring it as deals to Asia have been so scarce. As I’ve mentioned in earlier emails - using points is one of the most cost efficient ways to travel to Asia. Join Jetsetter Premium to learn more about how I use points strategically!

🌐 Route: Vancouver to Bali (Denpasar), Hanoi or Bangkok via Manilla on Philippine Airlines

🎉 Bonus Deals 🎉

Halifax 🍁 to Orlando

  • Airline: Air Transat

  • Price: From $358 CAD round trip

  • Connection: Direct

  • Class: Economy

  • Dates: January 2024

  • Booking: Click here for this deal

Vancouver 🍁 to Honolulu

  • Airline: WestJet

  • Price: From $299 CAD round trip

  • Connection: Direct

  • Class: Economy

  • Dates: Sept. 10th - 17th 2023 (Last minute but so cheap!!)

  • Booking: Click here for this deal

Toronto 🍁 to Dublin

  • Airline: Aer Lingus

  • Price: From $560 CAD round trip

  • Connection: Direct

  • Class: Economy

  • Dates: November 2023

  • Booking: Click here for this deal

Alberta 🍁 to Paris

Winnipeg 🍁 to Lima 

  • Airline: WestJet and Delta

  • Price: From $828 CAD round trip

  • Connection: One layover in Atlanta

  • Class: Economy

  • Dates: November 2023 - January 2024

  • Booking: Click here for this deal

Hamilton 🍁 to Reykjavik

  • Airline: Play Airlines

  • Price: From $370 CAD round trip

  • Connection: Direct

  • Class: Economy

  • Dates: October - November 2023

  • Booking: Click here for this deal

💎 Jetsetter Premium Points Section 💎

Maximizing Your Amex Membership Rewards with Flying Blue 🌍✈️

When it comes to transferring your Amex Membership Rewards points, many of us instinctively think of Aeroplan with its 1:1 transfer rate. But there's another player in the game that's often overlooked: Flying Blue, the loyalty program for Air France and KLM.

At first glance, the transfer rate might raise eyebrows. For every 1,000 MR points, you receive 750 Flying Blue points. It seems like a step down from Aeroplan's straightforward 1:1, but here's where it gets interesting.

  • If you want to read the rest of this article hit reply on this email after you sign up and let me know! I’d love to send you the rest.

Thanks for sticking around till the end! Remember, reading this newsletter is like packing for a trip - always best to go all the way! Until next time, keep those travel dreams big and your luggage light. 😂🌍

Cheers, Graeme - The Canadian Jetsetter