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Air Canada Business Class Basic: Is It Worth the Savings?
Air Canada announced a couple of new fare types at the end of July, and we are here to spill the beans on what you can expect from these fares! The new fares are: Premium Economy Basic and Business Class Basic. Jenn will break down what these fares include, what they don’t include, and what you can expect in savings. These fares bring Air Canada in line with other airlines with similar fares, but are they worth the savings, or would it make more sense to pay the full fare with all the perks? We give you the information, and you decide!
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The Ultimate Guide to Shoulder Season Travel: Pros, Cons & Tips
We are big fans of shoulder season travel here at the Travel Mug Podcast, but what does shoulder season really mean, and why should you consider it? We are excited to be joined by Susan Catto from Travelzoo Canada to chat about this topic! Susan is well-travelled and works in the business, so we are excited for her to share her expertise. There are lots of things to consider, including what type of trip you want to have, who your travel companions are, the weather, what is open/closed, and so much more! Shoulder season certainly has its myths, and we are here to bust them, but one thing that was…
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Get Travel Perks from Owning Stock With Shareholder Benefits
Shareholder benefits? We can see you wondering: “What the heck does that mean?” We all come across new information from many sources, and Jenn recently learned about Shareholder Benefits from a co-worker and how this applies to travel, including hotels, airlines and cruise lines! We had no idea! Tune in to find out how having some shares in certain companies can lead to benefits and discounted prices, which I think we could all benefit from in this economy! Looking for new ways to save without spending a ton to be eligible? This Travel Tip Tuesday is for you! Podcast Transcript Thank you so much for all your support. We love…
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New Currency Conversion Trap to Avoid
Meggan recently returned from Portugal and had a great time; tune in to the next full episode to hear all about it. In the meantime, she wanted to share about a new option to look out for on some POS machines when paying with a credit card.We have talked before on the podcast about declining conversion or choosing local currency and how that can save you money. Well, on this trip, there was another option to choose after choosing local currency that she hadn’t seen before, and that is essentially there to trick you! So tune in to hear about this new (well, new to us since our last trip…
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Travel Hack to Save on Hotels
Jenn saved $533 with this one travel hack – Yes, you read that right! This is an episode you won’t want to miss if you regularly book hotels when you travel! Jenn shares her experience splurging on the Fairmont Royal York on a recent pre-Christmas trip and how she saved $533 by doing something so simple that we figure a lot of people wouldn’t think to do or bother. Do you want to potentially save even a bit off of your upcoming hotel stay? If so, tune in and hear this super simple tip! Podcast Transcript Thank you so much for all your support. We love making this podcast, and…
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How to Avoid Baggage Fees When Flying
Let us tell you a story – a story about when you purchased an airline ticket, you never had to think about whether a bag was included in your price. A second bag, sure, but a first checked bag – once upon a time, it was a given. Not so much anymore!Tune into this episode where Jenn dives deeper into a few ways you can avoid baggage fees when booking your next airline travel, and a few suggestions include not having to think about it each and every time you book – how exciting! Battle those baggage fees with these insightful tips!
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Travel Hacking Tips with Barry Choi
Want to get more out of your credit cards and the money you spend on travel? Join us on this episode as we are joined by Barry Choi, an award-winning journalist, personal finance expert, media consultant, brand ambassador and columnist for The Globe and Mail. Barry shares with us what travel hacking is, offers tips and tricks, and explains how to use your credit card to get more! If you are interested in “hacking” the system for travel benefits, tune in and start strategizing for your next adventure!
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Six Affordable Places to Travel in 2026
There is a big world out there with so much to explore, but these days it feels like you cannot leave home without spending a minimum of $50 – it costs a lot of money to exist. If you love to travel, how can you do it all? Join us on this episode of the Travel Mug Podcast as we have a little fun comparing some expensive spots with potentially cheaper alternatives that maybe you hadn’t considered. We need to do what we can to afford to live, and if travel is a priority for you, switching up your destination to a cheaper location could help you afford to do…
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Making Travel a Financial Priority in 2025 and Beyond
The folks at Flight Centre reached out about an interesting survey they helped conduct, and we wanted to dive into it, so here we are discussing how people intend to travel financially in 2025! The participants of the survey from different countries, generations and genders were asked about what they intend to budget, spend and give up for travel in the year ahead. Some of the results might surprise you – they did us, in particular, what people are NOT paying for to be able to travel, and we cannot say we would do the same. So tune in to hear about travel plans, and we have to wonder –…
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Pros and Cons of Being a Solo Digital Nomad
We are excited to be joined by Anna, a Canadian long-term solo traveller and digital nomad. Anna is the founder of ‘Your Travel Friend Anna’, which is a community she has created to connect people internationally in a space where they can learn about places they want to travel, hidden gems around the world, cultural nuances they should be aware of and more! We hope you enjoy our chat as we learn more about what her experience has been like as a solo-traveller, how she has met new people and what it is like to travel the world! Safe to say, Anna is our newest travel friend!
