Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[Pumpkin1172]

Has anyone here ordered furniture from Wayfair? I’m looking at ordering an arm chair, dining chairs, book shelf and side tables.

Yes I have. I have loved everything that was delivered to my home. I have bought a coffee/end tables, a rug, headboard and a couple of lamps. They delivered straight to the door, tracking my order was easy and I knew when it was delivered ( Here things delivered to your door tend to go " missing " ) I made sure to read reviews of what I was purchasing, so I knew the quality of the items. I have had no trouble with them. My daughter has used them for several things as well and not had any problems.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Sitting here in the mall trying to gather my thoughts and decide where to take myself for some junky lunch... give you any idea how my visit to the travel agency went?

Ugh...I can't even imagine how your feeling right now. I hope you can find somewhere to use them. You deserve a get away. Maybe some last minute deals will come up that will fill all the boxes you want crossed off. I'm just sick for you thinking of this. All the work we do to collect those miles Sending you many

 

[Debbie]

Sitting here in the mall trying to gather my thoughts and decide where to take myself for some junky lunch... give you any idea how my visit to the travel agency went?

Apparently it wouldn't have mattered what we did yesterday, the site was glitchy and shouldn't have shown the room available. I'm not sure what the next step is, she's looking for something else but I'm afraid we're out of luck until next December. I feel like I wasted my miles now, even though the vouchers don't expire I'm now committed to using a travel agency at some point and we've got nowhere to go this year.

I'm so sorry that this is going on for you. Sending some that you TA can find you something just right.

 

[Mellell]

Has anyone booked and stayed at a hotel through travel hub before? I already have a room reserved for January but thought I'd replace it with one from the travel hub so it'll count for the STB. I'm confused at the room types and they don't give a description. I've tried calling air miles and they couldn't tell me as each hotel is different.

I've compared the price to the hotel website and it's $218/night for a City View, 2 Queen Room.

The travel hub shows the following:

City View, 2 Queen, Guest room, 2 Queen
120 miles
$197/night

City View, 2 Queen, Guest room, 2 Queen, City view
130 miles
$220/night

City View, 2 Queen, Guest room, 2 Queen, City view
130 miles
$220/night

City View, 2 Queen, Guest room, 2 Queen
130 miles
$251/night

I'm just not sure what to pick or what the differences are.

 

[Days In the Sun]

Someone in the facebook airmiles group just posted this:

"Heads up....got a sneak peak of blue Friday flyers last night for foodland so assuming sobeys too. Ontario."

Too bad it's not also STB week at Sobey's, but I'm excited for the flyers!

Thank you so much! I was just about to leave for Foodland, I'll hold off until I see next week's flyer now. Please let us know if you learn any details

 

[CanadianKrista]

Someone just posted a picture of the front of the flyers, definitely Blue Friday this week - can't see much, but I'm excited for the quaker instant oatmeal on the front, something my family goes through tons of. I can't read how many boxes I need for the 100 airmiles, though Anxiously waiting tomorrows flyers now.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Flyers go live at 12:01 AM Wednesday @CanadianKrista so you don't have to wait very long! Reebee will have them

 

[dancin Disney style]

Sitting here in the mall trying to gather my thoughts and decide where to take myself for some junky lunch... give you any idea how my visit to the travel agency went?

Apparently it wouldn't have mattered what we did yesterday, the site was glitchy and shouldn't have shown the room available. I'm not sure what the next step is, she's looking for something else but I'm afraid we're out of luck until next December. I feel like I wasted my miles now, even though the vouchers don't expire I'm now committed to using a travel agency at some point and we've got nowhere to go this year.

Check out the place I went in February. It’s called Hotel Xcaret Mexico. It’s just outside of Playa Del Carmen and the absolute best resort I’ve been to. I’ve been to many AI’s but this place I dream about almost daily. It’s what they call an all fun inclusive....you have unlimited access to all the X parks....Xcaret, Xelha, Xplore and bunch more. I think it’s 9 in total. It’s a very unique place.

 

[Aladora]

Has anyone here ordered furniture from Wayfair? I’m looking at ordering an arm chair, dining chairs, book shelf and side tables.

Im getting everything new for my living room/ dining room. The place I ordered my sofa from has nothing in the way of chairs or accessories that I like. Right now I just don’t have the time to get out shopping for all this stuff....ya, I know dumb idea to do this right now....Wayfair has several options that look good online but I’m wondering about the quality.

We have ordered a whole bunch of things from Wayfair and they have all arrived quickly and in perfect condition...although we did have to assemble everything!

Check out the place I went in February. It’s called Hotel Xcaret Mexico. It’s just outside of Playa Del Carmen and the absolute best resort I’ve been to. I’ve been to many AI’s but this place I dream about almost daily. It’s what they call an all fun inclusive....you have unlimited access to all the X parks....Xcaret, Xelha, Xplore and bunch more. I think it’s 9 in total. It’s a very unique place.

We went to Playa Del Carmen March 2018 and went to 2 of the X parks. We loved them so much that we are looking at booking for next March and this time we want to stay at the Hotel Xcaret! Love love love!

 

[Donald - my hero]

Check out the place I went in February. It’s called Hotel Xcaret Mexico. It’s just outside of Playa Del Carmen and the absolute best resort I’ve been to. I’ve been to many AI’s but this place I dream about almost daily. It’s what they call an all fun inclusive....you have unlimited access to all the X parks....Xcaret, Xelha, Xplore and bunch more. I think it’s 9 in total. It’s a very unique place.

The number one criteria that MUST be met is excellent attention to my dietary issues. Disney excels at this (but i think you all know how we feel about travelling to the states right now) and i discovered that the Sandals chain is just as good! All of my food would be prepared from scratch and i wouldn't be forced to eat at a buffet and pray that my food is in fact safe. SO I would need to check out and see if they would be able to accommodate my diet since it doesn't fall under the "top 8" or gluten free. Basically it means i need to have access to strictly ala-carte for every meal or at least the potential of my food prepared separately.

I'll go check out that one, i remember your pictures and it was gorgeous!

 

[marchingstar]

Sitting here in the mall trying to gather my thoughts and decide where to take myself for some junky lunch... give you any idea how my visit to the travel agency went?

Apparently it wouldn't have mattered what we did yesterday, the site was glitchy and shouldn't have shown the room available. I'm not sure what the next step is, she's looking for something else but I'm afraid we're out of luck until next December. I feel like I wasted my miles now, even though the vouchers don't expire I'm now committed to using a travel agency at some point and we've got nowhere to go this year.

oh this sucks! i’m so sorry jacqueline.

 

[dancin Disney style]

@hdrolfe @Pumpkin1172 @Aladora Thanks for the Wayfair comments. Of course I've put pressure on myself to get organized to order on Friday through AM. I have been reading the reviews and so far the stuff I'm looking at gets good reviews with just a few minor negative points. Most of the negatives are based around assembly but I'm an Ikea expert so it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[dancin Disney style]

The number one criteria that MUST be met is excellent attention to my dietary issues. Disney excels at this (but i think you all know how we feel about travelling to the states right now) and i discovered that the Sandals chain is just as good! All of my food would be prepared from scratch and i wouldn't be forced to eat at a buffet and pray that my food is in fact safe. SO I would need to check out and see if they would be able to accommodate my diet since it doesn't fall under the "top 8" or gluten free. Basically it means i need to have access to strictly ala-carte for every meal or at least the potential of my food prepared separately.

I'll go check out that one, i remember your pictures and it was gorgeous!

I can't say for certain that accommodating your dietary needs would not be a problem. That's only a very minor issue with us. At Hotel Xcaret you can eat all your meals ala carte. There is no issue with that and there are many options...including room service. This resort has the only Michelin star chef in Mexico. In terms of guest service they are incredibly eager to please. Try sending an email to them through the website. They usually respond within 24 hours.

Pictures do not do this place justice.


The Bahamas might be an other good option for you to investigate. All the food there comes from the US. If you go to Exuma you can swim with wild pigs.

We went to Playa Del Carmen March 2018 and went to 2 of the X parks. We loved them so much that we are looking at booking for next March and this time we want to stay at the Hotel Xcaret! Love love love!

If you can go there ….DO IT!!!! Just make sure that you leave plenty of time to enjoy the resort. We ended up canceling our trip to Tulum so that we could hang out at the resort. It's so incredibly unique.

 

[osully]

What about a Disney Cruise?

 

[Days In the Sun]

Someone just posted a picture of the front of the flyers, definitely Blue Friday this week - can't see much, but I'm excited for the quaker instant oatmeal on the front, something my family goes through tons of. I can't read how many boxes I need for the 100 airmiles, though Anxiously waiting tomorrows flyers now.

Thank you! Thank you! Even the Foodland boneless skinless chicken breasts looks like an awesome deal for Foodland. I will likely shop at both! Thank you so much, I think I'll stay up until midnight for the rest of the flyer.

 

[Days In the Sun]

Next week's Rexall flyer is posted on smartcanucks:

https://forum.smartcanucks.ca/428808-rexall-pharmaplus-gta-nov-23-29-a-canada/

 

[stacopp]

Hey there- has anyone gotten there 500 bonus airmiles from BMO for the sept promo? Just getting worried and hate it when I have to call ugh- thanks

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Hey there- has anyone gotten there 500 bonus airmiles from BMO for the sept promo? Just getting worried and hate it when I have to call ugh- thanks

Lots on here have received theirs. I have not. Two different Chat reps told me 90 days after promo ends and Nov 30...

 

[isabellea]

@Donald - my hero I'm so sorry your trip planning hit a snag. Check the Spanish resort chain Iberostar. They have multiple resorts. The only resorts I would avoid with dietary restrictions (I have many too) would be Cuba because of the limited supply of food in that country.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Has anyone booked and stayed at a hotel through travel hub before? I already have a room reserved for January but thought I'd replace it with one from the travel hub so it'll count for the STB. I'm confused at the room types and they don't give a description. I've tried calling air miles and they couldn't tell me as each hotel is different.

I've compared the price to the hotel website and it's $218/night for a City View, 2 Queen Room.

The travel hub shows the following:

City View, 2 Queen, Guest room, 2 Queen
120 miles
$197/night

City View, 2 Queen, Guest room, 2 Queen, City view
130 miles
$220/night

City View, 2 Queen, Guest room, 2 Queen, City view
130 miles
$220/night

City View, 2 Queen, Guest room, 2 Queen
130 miles
$251/night

I'm just not sure what to pick or what the differences are.

Yes, we've used this before and I noticed the same thing (mind you not as many options for what looks like the same room that you have?!?!)

The way i dealt with it was to pull up the hotel's direct website and compared the different prices .. But your list is beyond confusing to me! So basically the same room configuration at 4 different prices?? Where are you going and for how long? If it's a one night type of thing where you don't really care much about the room type I'd take the one that's closest in price and figure the AM would make up for the inconvenience of not knowing till i open the door what type of bed I've got to sleep in!

Heck in this case you'll be getting the 100-ish miles for the room PLUS a coupon towards the big 2000!!! The miles won't post to your account until after you've stayed BTW