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Still Cruising on the Zuiderdam & Changes to Aeroplan and Westjet Rewards

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we just pulled into Columbo Sri Lanka so Sri Lanka has always been a bucketless item for me or destination so I'm very excited to explore it

the changes with the Aeroplan is that they've announced they're going to move some of their Airline Partners into their dynamically priced Award chart

WestJet is doing is actually a positive change to the program so so this is really it's really good news for the Canadians

you can redeem pretty much any amount as long as you have 2500 points which is $25 worth of of travel you can redeem towards a flight

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pre-book shore excursions ahead of time and ask your travel advisor for comparison in Canadian dollars
βœ“Check passport and important documents validity at least 6 months before travel
βœ“Complete e-visas well in advance to avoid last-minute issues

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Losing track of days on a long cruise β€” Working remotely helps keep track of time zones, but it can blend days together

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhere is Ona Forbes traveling on the Zuiderdam?
QWhat are the changes to Aeroplan and WestJet Rewards loyalty programs?
QHow can travelers manage costs for shore excursions?

Topics Covered

Service Crew2Β½ Happy BaconExcursions1Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconDining Main2Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Colombo, Sri Lanka4 Happy Bacon
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Tour including photo stops at King's Palace, National Mosque, Independence Square, and Petronas Towers
Langkawi, Malaysia3 Happy Bacon
Top: Cable car ride and temple visit
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Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2111088/fan_mail/new) On this week's podcast we'll continue our game of where's travel expert Onanta Forbes as she sails onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam so we'll find out where she's been this past week. Plus, both Air Canada's Aeroplan and Westjet Rewards recently announced changes coming soon to their loyalty programs, we'll get the good and bad of both plans with Patrick Sojka from Rewards Canada (https://www.rewardscanada.ca/) . And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randyu)