Bargain Moose

I can’t believe that March is already here and with a new month comes new great deals to take advantage of. The month of March brings in a new series of sales, which we are covering in our monthly sales cycles posts.

Holidays: In the month of March there are a a few minor holidays and special occasions, around which the stores will do a special sale.  E.g. St. Patrick’s Day (green items), Mardi Gras ( jewellery), Dr Seuss’s Birthday (kids books) & National Craft Month (any craft items).

Seasonal Clothes: Spring is just around the corner so many stores are bringing in their new Spring lines of clothing.  To promote this, they usually put them on sale or have coupon codes available for a limited time. The closer we get to actual Spring-time the worse the deals get on the Spring clothing, so the idea is to get the items in March. By April, the clothes, will likely be full price.  Some good deals on right now are at Garage Canada, The Children’s Place Canada, and Old Navy Canada.

Seasonal items: Items like gardening and BBQ books, outdoor items, electronics for outdoors such as headphones and battery powered and wireless entertainment items for camping are also coming on sale for Spring. Electronic accessories for running, such as iPhone and iPod accessories often go on sale now as well, for those wanting to get more active again after winter.

Travel: A lot of airlines are putting out coupon codes for flights in March for those last minute March Break vacations.  Also, this is about the time that people may start looking for flights for the summer and when school is out, so there are a lot of great deals. Check out our coupon forum often for airline coupon codes to save you money on your flights.  Because of the travel deals, you will also start finding luggage deals in the month of March.

Entertainment: The closer the months get to summer, the better the deals get for items such as DVDs, Blu-rays, and movie passes.  With the nicer weather, people want to get outside more and to do things instead of staying indoors and just watching movies.  People go for walks and hikes instead of heading out to the movies theaters.  You will start to find some good sales with DVDs and Blu-ray as well as special promotions with movie theaters.

These are a few different deals for sale cycles that you will be able to find in the month of March. Let us know if you know of some more!

(Thanks to Delta407 for the picture)

West Jet Canada has a fantastic coupon code out right now until 9th March that will save you an extra 50% on select flights within Canada.

• Click here to check out these flight deals @ West Jet Canada

Here are the details for this coupon:

• Coupon Code: S23P4AW
• Promo Code: PCR15
• Discount: Save an extra 50% on select flights
• Expiry: 9th March 2012

Save an extra 50% off new online bookings when you travel until 4th September 2012.  To get this offer, you must book online and use both the coupon code and promo codes on the first page of the booking process.  Bookings must be made by 9th March 2012 (9:59 p.m. MT) and travel before 4th September 2012.  Departure cities include Moncton, Halifax, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec and Thunder Bay.  To get the complete list of departure and arrival cities, click on the link above.

If you are planning on flying this year before 4th September, make sure to check out this deal to save that extra 50% to help your budget!

P.S. If you are looking for a hotel deal to go with your flights, there’s a spring sale happening now at Hotels.com.

Book a sun vacation of a lifetime with Air Canada Vacations and, today only, you can upgrade to Executive Class for only $29 (reg. $299-$599).

• Click here to book @ Air Canada Vacations

The $29 up charge to get into Executive Class is per person, round trip. Executive Class is applicable to Air, Hotel and transfer bookings.

Certain restrictions apply,

On flights from Toronto and Montreal to Cancun, and from Toronto to Montego Bay, Aruba, Antigua, Puerto Vallarta, and Turks & Caicos, applicable only to Z class fares.

A trip from Toronto to Santa Clara for 2 to the Barcelo Cayo Santa Maria Beach Colonial Resort from 15-22 March, 2012 for 2 adults in a Junior Suite is just $1426 +taxes and that includes traveling with the added luxuries of Executive Class.

This is a great chance for anyone to travel Executive Class for a very reasonable price.

Expires: 29th February, 2012

Planning a trip? Weekend break? For today only, you can save 50% on select hotels when you book through Hotels.com.

• Click here to book @ Hotels.com now

Terms:

Book by February 29 for travel between February 29 – April 2, 2012. Sale on participating properties only. Minimum night stay may be required. Offers vary by property. Rooms and prices are subject to availability. Prices do not include taxes and fees and are subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions and blackout dates may apply.

So there are some terms and conditions to deal with, but you might be able to find yourself a good deal.

Plus, if you book 2 or more nights, you will get a free photobook! They say that you will receive a Picaboo promo code good for one free customized 8×8 or 8.5×11 Classic Custom photobook with 20 pages.That sounds like a nice freebie with purchase!

And speaking of the Leap Year, my sister has booked a restaurant for a meal this evening, and will be taking her partner out to dinner. She might have a special question to ask… though I don’t agree with the ladies only being able to propose on leap years – if you want to propose, go ahead and do it any time!

(Ends 29th February 2012)

Quick post to let you know that there’s a new Porter Air coupon code for a bit of a discount on your next trip.

Click here to use the Air Porter coupon code online

• Coupon Code: FEB60
• Discount: $30 off single / $60 off return
• Expires: 27th February 2012
• Travel by: 24th June 2012

This seems a bit different than the usual Porter Air coupon codes, where they offer a percentage discount code on your trip. This time, it’s a flat rate coupon code, for either $30 or $60 off – handy!

(Thanks Krista for sharing in the coupon forums!)

West Jet Canada is celebrating 6 great years of service and as a birthday gift to others; they are dropping prices of all seats for people born on 29th February of any year. Anyone born on 29th February will get their ticket for just $16!

• Click here to check out this deal at WestJet Canada

Here is the fine print for this deal:

Between now and February 29, 2012 (11:59 p.m. MT), anyone born on February 29 of any leap year can book a flight for travel on February 29, 2012, anywhere WestJet flies in Canada for just $16, plus all applicable taxes and fees, one-way.  Book by February 29, 2012 (11:59p.m. MT) for travel on February 29, 2012.  Fares on other days may be higher.

To take advantage of this birthday offer, guests born on February 29 must email the following information to leapyear@westjet.com

1. Name
2. Phone number
3. Scanned copy of your ID with your birth date

A member of the WestJet Sales Super Centre team will contact you to complete your booking request.  This is definitely worth it whether you are planning a day trip or a week long trip. All bookings are non refundable and will apply to new bookings only.

Any Moosers born on the leap year birthday?

(Expiry: 29th February 2012)

Via Rail Canada has some special offers on right now with fares up to 75% off the regular prices.

• Click here to book your travel with Via Rail

This offer is valid until 9th March 2012 for travel until 31st May 2012 in Sleeper Plus Class.

Tickets must be purchased at least one (1) day prior to departure, but no later than March 9, 2012. The number of sleepers is limited. The discount applies to Sleeper Plus class, discounted fare.

With this pass you will also get:

• cozy, private sleepers with access to showers
• a full-service dining experience
• exclusive access to our Park car with 360-degree panoramic views, a café and lounge
• an abundance of little extras, like bed turn-down service and personal shower kits

I haven’t traveled by train for many years now but I remember as a child traveling by train with my parents and I loved the whole experience.  This is a great alternative for the winter weather traveler to driving and flying.  If the city departure or destination is not included in this deal, check out Via Rails Express deals with fares up to 75% off as well.  These fares are limited seats and change often so check back daily.

(Expiry: 9th March 2012)

Found a great little luggage set for you frequent travellers, or anyone who needs to tote around a laptop, files, books and office supplies. Pick up a Tommy Bahama Nassau 2pc Luggage Set for only $48.88 with free shipping.

• Click here for the Bahama Nassau Luggage in Black

• Click here for the Bahama Nassau Luggage in Dark Brown

• Click here for the Bahama Nassau Luggage in Brownstone

The set includes a 16″ wheeled briefcase and a 17″ wheeled tote.

According to eBay these are the details:

• 100% polyester
• Machine wash
• Locking push button trolley handle and mag wheels
• Carry-on size
• Durable birds-eye fabric
• MSRP: $599.99

That is a high MSRP but I did some research and it looks to be true. These were made several years back so they are no longer produced and thus deeply discounted.

Expiry: Varies

WestJet Canada is having a big seat sale on right now, for flights and vacation packages.  To get the good deals you need to book with WestJet by 16th February 2012.  All travel must be completed by 16th December 2012.

• Book your flights at seat sale prices
• Book your vacation at discounted prices

If you are planning on booking flight deals there are some stipulations for this deal:

Book by February 16, 2012 (11:59 p.m. MT) for travel until December 16, 2012. For Canadian destinations travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For U.S. destinations travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. For Hawaii travel on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For Puerto Rico travel on Saturdays.

If you are booking a vacation here are the stipulations:

Travel until December 16, 2012.  For U.S. destinations travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.  For Hawaii travel on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For Puerto Rico travel on Saturdays.

I have family that live in another province and it can be quite pricey for my family of 4 to fly out and see them often.  I rely on seat sales like this to make it affordable for my family to travel.

For those of you that fly with WestJet but don’t have their WestJet Rewards, if you sign up before March 31, 2012 you’ll get a bonus of $50 WestJet dollars towards any flights.  All you have to do is fly one time before then.  WestJet dollars are actual dollars towards flights (not points).  I have one and we have earned one free flight already!

(Expiry: 16th February 2012)

Wouldn’t it be nice to escape for a couple of days, or maybe even just for Valentine’s night next week? If you think so too, you might be interested in the Valentine’s Sale at Hotels.com – they’re offering up to 30% off select hotels.

• Click here to check out the Hotels.com Valentines sale

I’ll paste in some of the small print here, for our reference:

Save up to 30% for Valentine’s Day. Plus stay 2 nights and get a credit toward wine & chocolate at Lot18! Book by 14th Feb, travel by 21st Feb 2012.

I’ve had a quick glance through to find you some examples; there are hotels in Toronto from $80, Vancouver stays from $87, Quebec from $66, Niagara Falls from $44, Ottawa hotels from $80.

They’re just the Canadian examples, but there are hotels in the US and all over the world too… maybe a quick flight to France for Valentines? The Eiffell Tower is a pretty romantic place, I have to admit. And a family member recently got engaged on the banks of the Seine… how lovely!

Hey – for those of us who have Valentines and birthday in the same week… it’s just not as good, as sometimes I get two pressies “rolled” into one. Not good enough! I want 2 separate pressies!

(Expires 14th February 2012)

(P.S. Try coupon code HCJAN10 for a potential extra 10% discount – not sure which hotels it is applicable to though, but worth a try)

Hostelbookers.com is a site we discovered last week while researching some accommodation for a friend, so it’s the first time we’ve mentioned it here on Bargainmoose. They had a January sale on last month, but I notice that they’re extending it through February 2012 too!

• Click here to check out the extended sale @ Hostelbookers.com

As you can probably tell by the name of the site, it specialises in hostel bookings. It’s a worldwide site, but you can choose to browse in CA dollars. I’ve linked to the Canadian page above, just for your reference. They’re advertising up to 50% off select hostels. If you’re planning on going away somewhere, it could be worth checking out their prices.

It says in the Hostelbookers sidebar, “The only major hostel booking site that doesn’t charge a booking fee.” That’s good – more savings for you!

A Spanish friend of mine ALWAYS stays in hostels wherever she travels in the world. She usually travels alone, so she finds that staying in hostels is a great way to meet people and make new relationships. She’s brave though, I’m getting old now (!) and I wouldn’t really enjoy staying in hostels any more.

I realise that people are on budgets though, and hostels are definitely a great option for accommodation. This is especially true in large cities, where some hostels are really top quality (or so I am told by my friend)!

Planning to travel during the month of February? Get 15% off all Tango flights in Canada and 15% off Tango Plus flights to select US destinations when you use the coupon codes below.

• Click here to book travel at Air Canada

Travel must be completed during the month of February, 2012.

• Discount: 15% off Tango fares
• Coupon Code: FEBSURPRISECA
• Expires: 3rd February, 2012

• Discount: 15% off select US destinations
• Coupon code: FEBSURPRISEUS
• Expires: 3rd February, 2012

There are quite a few popular US destination included in this sale such as Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, and New York.

There is still a great deal on at Air Canada where you can save 50% off select flights in Canada and the US, so make sure to check if your destination is one that may be included in this sale, otherwise, use the 15% off coupon code. Many Canadian cities such as Calgary, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Ottawa, for example, were not a part of the 50% off flight deals.

What I like to call the “big three” airlines in Canada have all released some coupon codes for a 50% discount on their flight deals! I initially posted all the coupon codes on our coupons section, but I think they’re good enough to share on the blog, because they could save travellers a lot of cash.

Please note that some of the coupon codes can only be used on certain routes from these airlines – but that is all detailed on the page, you can see the information when you click through.

Here are all the details:

Air Canada coupon codes:

Click here to use the Air Canada coupon code online

• Coupon Code: PROMO28JAN12
• Coupon Code: USPROMO28JAN12
• Discount: 50% off select destinations
• Expires: 3rd February 2012

Westjet promo code:

Click here to use the Westjet promo code online

• Promo Code: PCR15
• Coupon Code: DPHLBGF
• Discount: 50% off select flights
• Expires: 3rd February 2012

Porter coupon code:

Click here to use the Porter coupon code online

• Coupon Code: JAN50
• Discount: 50% off select flights
• Expires: 3rd February 2012

Happy travels! (Thanks justmakeit)

VIA Rail is offering 50% off adult regular fares for anywhere Via Rail travels!

• Click here to book travel with Via Rail

This offer applies to travel across Canada between 23rd January and 31st May, 2012.

Tickets must be purchased at least three (3) days prior to departure, but no later than January 26, 2012. The number of seats and sleepers is limited. The 50% discount applies to the adult high reason regular fare.

Expires: 26th January, 2012.

West jet and Air Canada are having huge seats sales and these sales are for anywhere they fly. Book before 11th January 2012 and fly before 28th April 2012 and you will save huge on your flight.

• Book a flight with West Jet
• Book a flight with Air Canada

There are over 175 destinations to choose from in North America included in these flight deals. Usually these seat sales are for limited destinations but this one is for anywhere each of these airlines fly.  Travel on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in Canada for the sale.  Travel to the US on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for the sale.  I have family and friends that live in another province and it can be pricey to make regular visits to see them.  I take advantage of seat sales like this to get the biggest savings for my family.

Here are some examples of Air Canada fares:

• Toronto to Moncton $99
• Calgary to Regina $89
• Vancouver to Calgary $89
• Toronto to Fort Lauderdale $99

Here are some examples of West Jet fares:

• Toronto to Miami $109
• Victoria to Calgary $99
• Vancouver to Saskatoon $105

(Expiry: 11th January 2012)