Where to go during Spring Break using Reward Points?

To the point Here are some suggestions for travelling with your Rewards Points by booking low-cost getaways during Spring Break!

Spring break from February 25 to March 5 Denver and Aspen (from Montreal or Quebec City) San Diego and Los Angeles (from Montreal)

Spring break from March 4 to 12 Disney World in Orlando (from Montreal or Quebec City) Costa Rica (from Montreal or Quebec) Tokyo (from Montreal)

Bottom Line

Perhaps you have some points in the bank and are looking for a change of scenery during the upcoming spring break? Here are several ideas to spend your points and treat yourself.

Aeroplan credit cards can earn you more than 100,000 Aeroplan points. The TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa Infinite* Card is one of the best options, with first year fee waved (based on current offer).

To earn points quickly, each member of a couple can apply for a card and share Aeroplan points through family sharing.

To learn more about the Aeroplan program, see the Ultimate Guide to Aeroplan.

Similarly, Marriott Bonvoy points are easily earned with credit cards. Don’t forget to use your free night certificates too; in fact, the Marriott Bonvoy^® American Express^®* Card and the Marriott Bonvoy^® Business American Express^®* Card give not only good welcome bonuses, but also recurring benefits.

To learn more about the Marriott Bonvoy program, check out the Ultimate Guide here.

Spring break from February 25 to March 5

Denver and Aspen (from Montreal or Quebec City)

A little ski trip to the Colorado Rockies during Spring Break?

Aspen is a small village in the heart of four giant ski resorts

Aspen Mountain
Aspen Highlands
Buttermilk Ski Resort
Snowmass Ski Resort

Aspen is about a 3.5-hour drive from Denver; a shuttle is available between Aspen and Denver for $92 US per person.

The strategy

	Cost in points
Flights from YUL (4)	89,600 Aeroplan points
A night in Denver	16,500 Marriott Bonvoy points
Five nights in Aspen	252,000 Marriott Bonvoy points

From Quebec City, airfare costs are similar at 88,800 Aeroplan points for a family of four.

Plus, because the flights are operated with Air Canada – and if you have an Aeroplan credit card like the TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa Infinite* Card – you can enjoy the first checked bag for free per person. It will be a great way to save money if you bring your own skis!

San Diego and Los Angeles (from Montreal)

Southern California is a perfect Spring Break getaway, especially for families.

With a combination of San Diego and Los Angeles on a multi-destination ticket, you’ll have a wonderful trip without getting bored with the beautiful beaches, San Diego Zoo, Los Angeles theme parks, Hollywood landmarks, etc.

A train, the Pacific Surfliner, connects the two cities in about 3 hours.

The strategy

	Cost in points
Flights from YUL (4)	108,800 Aeroplan points
Three nights in Los Angeles	67,000 Marriott Bonvoy points
Two nights in San Diego	47,000 Marriott Bonvoy points

Spring break from March 4 to 12

Disney World in Orlando (from Montreal or Quebec City)

Disney World is in the line of fire for many families. In fact, many of you have saved thousands of dollars in Disney gift cards over the past two years.

Thanks to borders having less restrictions, this is a great time to go during Spring Break with points!

Be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Saving at Disney World before you go.

The strategy

Prices to Orlando are usually in the range of 16,000 to 18,000 points (per person) for a round trip.

However, for a busy time like spring break, Orlando is still an affordable destination at 96,000 points for a family of 4. In fact, it is not uncommon to see round-trip prices to Orlando hovering around 50,000 points during the high season whether it is during the holiday season or spring break.

	Cost in points
Flights from YUL (4)	96,000 Aeroplan points
Five nights in Orlando	80,000 Marriott Bonvoy points

From Quebec City, it’s in the same price range.

Costa Rica (from Montreal or Quebec)

Looking for a getaway, far from winter and freezing temperatures during Spring Break? Costa Rica is a very popular place for families.

This country can please everyone because the activities are very diversified. For those who like to go zip-lining or hiking, the Monteverde area is a good place to go.

If you prefer to relax in the sun, there are many beaches on the west coast where you can lie down to sunbathe or surf.

The strategy

	Cost in points
Flights from YQB (4)	99,600 Aeroplan points
Seven nights across the country	between 25,000 and 70,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night

Tokyo (from Montreal)

Tokyo is a fascinating city that is very trendy this year. For your spring getaway, why not treat yourself to a shopping, dining or culture shock trip over spring break?

It’s also a great opportunity to visit some of the best Disney parks in the world!

Its many neighborhoods will keep you busy for a week. Indeed, it is possible to go through the various tourist attractions of the city in only 4 days, one week will also give you time to visit the surroundings of the metropolis as well as the area of Mount Fuji.