{"id":278013,"date":"2023-06-06T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/?p=278013"},"modified":"2026-05-09T05:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T05:30:10","slug":"strategy-my-almost-free-trip-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/testimonials\/strategy-my-almost-free-trip-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"Testimonial: My almost free trip to Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n

I recently traveled in March 2023 and wanted to show you that it’s possible to travel almost entirely “free” thanks to the wonderful world of credit cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My itinerary was as follows: Montreal – Doha – Singapore – Tapei (Taiwan) – Hong Kong – Montreal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I had all the following points and benefits at my disposal. Also, suggestions for credit cards and promotions that can help you accumulate (or obtain) them are listed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Points\/Benefits<\/td>Suggested credit cards<\/td>Notes<\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
70,000 Avios<\/a> miles<\/td>\n
Recurring RBC Avion points transfer promotions<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
176,800 Aeroplan<\/a> points<\/td><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please consider the terms and conditions<\/a> of the Aeroplan program.<\/td><\/tr>
Aeroplan 35K Elite Status<\/td><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guide to Aeroplan Elite Status<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
17 upgrade credits<\/td>Obtaining Aeroplan Elite status<\/td><\/tr>
120,000 Hilton Honors <\/a>points<\/td><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hilton Diamond status<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
22,000 Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> points<\/td><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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80,000 CIBC Aventura<\/a> Points ($1,000 value)<\/td><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently increased exchange rate<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
45,000 HSBC Rewards<\/a> points ($225 value)<\/td><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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  • HSBC World Elite®<\/sup> Mastercard®<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Excellent credit card with no foreign transaction fee<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
10th<\/sup> night free on Hotels.com ($201.59 value)<\/td>Hotels.com loyalty program<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
$350<\/td>Scotia Chequing Account Opening Bonus<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The idea behind this itinerary was to be able to do almost everything in business class. The plan was respected except for the 2-hour flight from TPE to HKG, as only economy class was available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The itinerary is divided into 3 different bookings in order to optimize the use of points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st booking with Avios<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Route<\/td>Airline<\/td>Class<\/td>Points<\/td>Taxes and fees<\/td>Actual cost<\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Montreal – Doha<\/a><\/td>Qatar Airways<\/td>Business (Qsuite<\/a>)<\/td>70,000 Avios<\/a><\/td>$157.71<\/td>$5541.45<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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