Archive for September, 2009

MBNA SPG MasterCard Discontinued!
As of August 31, 2009 SPG will no longer offer the SPG MasterCard from MBNA in Canada. Rumour has it that SPG will continue its relationship in Canada, but it is unknown as to who the credit card issuer will be.

Travelling Safely: Tips for a Safe Night’s Sleep
Bottom line—if you know the risks before you check in, you can be prepared for any situation

Snap de la semaine: Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons, Ontario
Herbs drying in a reconstructed longhouse at Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons, a French Jesuit settlement that existed from 1639 to 1649 near modern Midland, Ontario.

Travelling Safely: Urban Bright—City Safety Tips
Violent crime rates continue to rise in the world’s largest cities, where extremes of economic inequality, organized crime and, in some cities in the world, a history of political instability, contribute to the problem. Urban crime is a social problem of great complexity and of significant importance.