{"id":397057,"date":"2025-09-12T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/?p=397057"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","slug":"snowbirds-destinations-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/snowbirds-destinations-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Snowbirds: Alternative Winter Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-snowbirds-destinations-to-replace-florida\">Snowbirds &#8211; Destinations to Replace Florida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, snowbirds haven&#8217;t had it easy between condo fees, inflation, unfavourable exchange rates, political instability and climate change. Here are some alternatives to the traditional Florida getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dominican-republic-for-snowbirds\">Dominican Republic for Snowbirds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/dominican-republic-all-inclusive-guide\/\">Dominican Republic<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/best-all-inclusive-family\/\">Punta Cana<\/a> offer visitors coming from a colder climate a reassuring and familiar haven, with a strong French-speaking presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, airlines offer several direct flights to the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/12-best-vacation-all-inclusive-sun-winter\/\">Dominican Republic<\/a>, and the average temperature is 29\u00b0C in January. With residences for snowbirds, high-quality healthcare, and a warm, friendly atmosphere, all at prices that are about half the cost of Florida, everything is designed to make visitors feel right at home under the palm trees.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"336818,248076\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-costa-rica-for-snowbirds\">Costa Rica for Snowbirds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/costa-rica-pura-vida-beach-to-jungle\/\">Costa Rica <\/a>is a superb exotic destination offering incredible biodiversity and varied landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/travel-insurance-65-and-over\/\">Snowbirds<\/a> will discover the lush jungle or seaside beaches; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.fr\/actualites\/marriott-st-regis-papagayo-costa-rica\/\">Costa Rica<\/a> also offers numerous outdoor activities, from hiking to birdwatching. Furthermore, the time difference is 2 hours less than Quebec, and the non-stop flight duration is just over 6 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"204965\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spain-and-its-costa-del-sol-for-snowbirds\">Spain and its Costa del Sol for Snowbirds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This sunny region in southern <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/spain-andalusia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spain<\/a>, with 320 days of sunshine a year, is a true magnet for snowbirds seeking warmth and a change of scenery. Air Transat offers nonstop 8 hour flights to M\u00e1laga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Snowbirds can stroll along golden sandy beaches, eat delicious Mediterranean cuisine and sip a drink on a flower-filled terrace. The most popular towns are Fuengirola, Torremolinos, Marbella and M\u00e1laga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The euro exchange rate is high, but the cost of living is much lower than in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"226541,439626\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-portugal-for-snowbirds\">Portugal for Snowbirds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Algarve, in southern <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/itinerary-portugal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portugal<\/a>, is a region that offers sunny weather and beautiful beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to a relatively low cost of living, the Algarve is attracting a growing number of long-term travellers. The region is also known for its affordable real estate, making it a perfect choice for those looking for a long-term rental or long-term investment. With an average temperature of 15\u00b0, the Algarve offers a diverse culinary scene and a rich cultural history.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"218228\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mexico-for-snowbirds\">Mexico for Snowbirds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/quintana-roo-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexico<\/a> offers the option to travel by nonstop flight or by RV! Bring your <em>fifth-wheel<\/em> or Class A motorhome to the Mexican beaches for a relaxing stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/quintana-roo-mexico\/\">Playa del Carmen<\/a> is a popular destination, but the cost of living has increased significantly in recent years. Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Ixtapa are also excellent options. Plus, the exchange rate between the Mexican peso and the Canadian dollar is quite stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time difference is 1 to 2 hours less and the average temperature is 27\u00b0.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--3'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"66802,399342,214457\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-destinations-to-get-off-the-beaten-path\">Other Destinations to Get Off the Beaten Path<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asia is also a destination that still offers affordable prices, as in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/budget-travel\/\">Budget travel: Destinations Where the Cost of Living Is Low and the Canadian Dollar is Strong<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Southeast Asia, destinations such as <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/thailand-guide-itineraries-highlights\/\">Thailand<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/vietnam\/\">Vietnam<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/bali-travel-guide\/\">Indonesia<\/a> offer excellent value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for Central America, it also stands out as a great option. Guatemala and Nicaragua are equally great budget destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--3'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"268204,298389,452554\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-ready-for-departure\">Getting Ready for Departure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Long-term travel abroad requires advance preparation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the validity of your passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you need a visa?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out the <a class=\"external-link-new-window\" href=\"https:\/\/voyage.gc.ca\/voyager\/inscription\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registration of Canadians Abroad form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your vaccinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can your pet travel with you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will you need an International Drivers License?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your stay must not exceed 182 days to remain covered by Quebec health insurance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have the right <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/products\/sonomad-insurance-travel-affordable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel insurance for a Snowbird<\/a>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay connected everywhere with a <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Saily\" href=\"\/go\/saily\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Saily<\/a> eSIM<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--3'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"268147,457070,450224\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-travel-insurance-for-snowbirds\">Travel Insurance for Snowbirds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may already be a customer of a specific travel insurer, such as Blue Cross, CAA, Desjardins and many others. However, to ensure you get the best value for your money, don&#8217;t hesitate to re-evaluate the different offers available on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By reviewing the options offered by insurers, you can identify travel insurance that precisely meets your specific needs as a snowbird. Choosing coverage that is perfectly suited to your situation will allow you to enjoy your stay while optimizing your <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/travel-insurance-65-and-over\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel insurance<\/a> budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/products\/sonomad-insurance-travel-affordable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">soNomad<\/a> &#8216;s travel insurance is tailor-made for Snowbirds, with prices that won&#8217;t sunburn your wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"305507,164421\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-snowbirds-save-with-points\">Snowbirds &#8211; Save With Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-on-foreign-currency-transactions\">On Foreign Currency Transactions<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a good idea to slip a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/forex\/\">credit card with no conversion fees <\/a>into your wallet. That&#8217;s a 2.5% savings per transaction!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover our tips in our <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/save-foreign-currency\/\">guide to saving on foreign currency transactions<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"48056\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22642\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accommodations\">Accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re sure to find the right accommodation with <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/fifth-night-free-marriott-bonvoy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a>. Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites are two of the brand&#8217;s establishments that are ideal for longer stays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer to reserve a house or apartment, take a look at the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Marriott Homes &amp; Villas\" href=\"\/go\/marriott-homes-villas\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Homes  Villas by Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> rental platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways to earn <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/marriott-bonvoy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy points<\/a>. The easiest way is via credit card. American Express offers two credit cards linked to this loyalty program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy-american-express-card\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> American Express<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup>* Card<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy-business-american-express-card\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> Business American Express<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup>* Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"135369,66037,0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"267909,22624\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Your travel points will come in handy to save on a charming <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/save-money-airbnb\/\">Airbnb rental<\/a>, a well-located <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/independent-hotels\/\">independent hotel<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/save-rental-chalet-points\/\">a waterfront cottage<\/a>. Our guides will help you create the perfect points strategy for your trip:<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--3'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"48214,354257,241320\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flights\">Flights<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\n<p>Air Canada&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\"> Aeroplan loyalty program<\/a> offers you numerous advantages. In Canada, the major banks offer <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/aeroplan\/\">credit cards in partnership with Aeroplan<\/a>, allowing you to earn points for your daily spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/destination-ideas-viporter-points\/\">VIPorter<\/a>, the loyalty program from <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destinations-porter-airlines-viporter\/\">Porter Airlines<\/a>, which is gaining momentum. With the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"BMO VIPorter Mastercard\" href=\"\/go\/bmo-viporter-mastercard\/\" rel=\"noindex\">BMO VIPorter<\/a> credit cards, you can earn points not only on Porter flights but also enjoy an expanded network through partnerships with Air Transat and Alaska Airlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This opens up access to new destinations in Europe, the United States, and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to find out more about this loyalty program? 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