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What are CAA Dollars and how are they different from other CAA Rewards discounts? travellers to enjoy a trip without having to spend more, says Villeneuve. “Some tour companies and cruise lines, such as Insight Vacations and AmaWaterways, cater to single travellers by waiving or reducing the single-supplement fee on select itineraries.” Villeneuve also encourages solo travellers to join CAA Travel’s Solo EsCAApes Club. It’s the perfect travel club for people who love to explore, but don’t have a travel partner. “We do all the planning for incredible group adventures to destinations chosen by the club members. There’s no cost to join the club or obligation to travel. You just pick the trips that interest you and suit your schedule or budget.” CAA Travel also hosts local events throughout the year, allowing you to get to know the group and ensuring your next trip is enjoyable and comfortable. At CAA, we know members are savvy shoppers and travellers. That’s why we want to help Katherine Tinkler you save at home McPhillips’ or on the road. service centre And now there are supervisor many different ways to save with CAA Rewards, from instant discounts to CAA Dollars. CAA Dollars are like real money— one is equal to one Canadian dollar.* “Collect them to use toward your membership—to renew, upgrade or give gift memberships,” explains Katherine Tinkler, McPhillips’ service centre supervisor. “You can also spend them on CAA merchandise or book a trip with CAA Travel.” The CAA eStore (caamanitoba.com/rewards) is full of online offers to help you earn more CAA Dollars: Earn 8 percent back at The Body Shop or 5 percent back at Fruits & Passion, for example. If you prefer savings of the instant variety, you can save 15 percent on select tickets at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet or get 15 percent off frozen goodies at Marble Slab. And when you’re travelling, save up to 15 percent at hotels, including Four Points by Sheraton and Westin Hotels & Resorts. Finally, there are CAA partners who offer a combination of instant discounts and CAA Dollars. At Reliable Mobility, members can earn 3 percent in CAA Dollars on all purchases, and save 15 percent on regular-price items. Teleflora and Hertz also offer blended deals. New CAA Rewards partners are added all the time, so check the website regularly. “Whether you choose instant savings or a more cumulative approach, it pays to be a member,” says Tinkler. To learn more or join the Solo EsCAApes Club, email: [email protected] To learn more, watch a video about the CAA Rewards program: caamanitoba.com/rewards ASK THE EXPERTS Going Solo Demystifying