Did you know? There are 37 bridges that cross the River Seine, France. The oldest is over 430 years old while the newest was constructed in the mid 1900s.

Creative Use of Points

Check out your frequent-flyer programs for unusual and unique gift ideas.

Bearing in mind that it is wise to ensure you are getting good value for your frequent flyer miles (see article "The Mathematics of Points"), you may notice that loyalty programs are expanding their rewards to use some pretty creative alternatives to airline travel.  One of these is Aeroplan's Schokolade Cafe (in east Vancouver), which for 5,000 Aeroplan points will offer a chocolate-making class held once a month exclusively for Aeroplan members.  Sounds like a very cool gift?

 

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