VACATION PLANNING GUIDE

Unsure where to start? Here's everything you need to know to help dream up your next sunny escape.

OUR COLLECTIONS

Let our expertly curated collections guide you to your perfect resort based on the type of vacation travellers prefer.

Luxe Collection

Treat yourself to an elevated experience with a higher level of comfort, upscale decor and amenities, fine dining and dedicated service at these deluxe resorts.

Boutique Collection

Indulge in small boutique resorts and enjoy the attention to detail and personalized service that these intimate hotels offer.

Family Collection

Keep everyone happy at resorts offering dedicated kids' pools, supervised clubs, and more for the family.

Spa Collection

Focus on mind, body and soul at resorts that offer spa facilities with a wide range of treatments, wellness practices, healthy cuisine and beauty services.

Adults Collection

Enjoy grown-up good times at adults-only resorts exclusively for guests 18+ or 21+.

2SLGBTQIA+ Resorts

Celebrate and connect—12 months of the year. These 2SLGBTQIA+ vacation spots proudly welcome everyone under the sun.

Play and play usa

Resorts that are part of our Play program promise the ultimate family vacation in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, while Play USA brings perfect perks for kids to Florida, California and Hawaii.

Aeroplan Perks

Choose from world-class hotels or resorts that come with extra perks for Aeroplan® Members.
WHY BOOK WITH US?

From travel protection plans to amazing inclusions, this is why we’re the best for your beach break.

All vacation packages include:
- Round-trip flights
- Round-trip transfers in select destination*
- Destination representatives in select destinations
+ All-inclusive packages also include:
- All meals and snacks
- Buffet or à la carte restaurants
- Unlimited drinks
- Daily activities and/or nightly entertainment.
Flight & Hotel packages:
- Round-trip flights
- Hotel accommodations
Flight & Cruise packages:
- Round-trip flights
- Stateroom accommodations
- Cruise line inclusions
*Transfers not included in The Bahamas (except for Sandals Emerald Bay and Sandals Royal Bahamian), Belize, Bermuda, Grand Cayman, Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, California, Florida, Hawaii, Las Vegas and for cruises.
Travel Protection Plans
Get more flexibility and peace of mind by adding one of our exclusive travel protection plans to your upcoming vacation.

CareFree
Make travelling less stressful with standard seat selection and our Price Drop Guarantee.
CareFlex
Increase your flexibility with the ability to change your booking up to 21 days prior to departure, or cancel your reservation up to 3 days prior to departure for any reason.
Our Vacation Promise
To enhance your experience every step of the way, Our Vacation Promise adds exclusive perks to all packages booked with us.
  • Free 1st checked bag: Per person and to any destination.
  • Connecting flights starting at $49: from over 60 Canadian airports.
  • Secured group rates: Up to 2 years in advance.
  • Price match: We’ll match a lower price by up to $50 per person.
  • Refund and no change fees: If your flight gets cancelled, change your travel plans or cancel with a full refund.
  • Aeroplan® points: Earn and redeem when you book a package.
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Reward your vacation
Adding your Aeroplan number when booking one of our packages leads to great rewards. You can:
Earn in new ways
Earn points on all flight-inclusive vacation packages. In addition, earn up to 12,000 extra points per member on select vacation packages.
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Message friends, family, and colleagues over WiFi, while you fly. Sponsored by Bell.

Reach EliteTM Status faster
Earn on ALL qualifying currencies on vacation packages.
Travel in style
Elite Status Members enjoy priority airport check-in, boarding and baggage handling, plus complimentary sports equipment handling.
Resort Classification
We’ve pulled together feedback from independent reviewers, customers and qualified employees to give you a quick look at the resort . We’ve also tailored our classifications to the general standards of each destination to make our descriptions more meaningful.
A deluxe resort with an extensive range of services, facilities and amenities.
A superior resort with a wide array of services and facilities.
This resort offers very good value for price with limited services and facilities.
This is a comfortable resort with basic services.
AT A GLANCE

Every Air Canada Vacations resort page features an At a Glance chart, highlighting specific information about these eight vacation musts.

BEACH
Rocky beach
Small in size, sandy and/or rocky areas
Small to medium, mostly sandy
Medium to long, sandy
Long with powdery sand
Please note that size and condition of beaches can change without notice due to adverse weather.
Pool
Small pool
Large pool
Two or more pools
Free-form pool(s) with attractive layout
Spectacular free-form pool(s) and/or whirlpool(s)
MINI-CLUB
Unsupervised play area with limited facilities
Supervised play area with limited activities
Supervised children’s activities program
Supervised kids’ club with a variety of activities
Supervised kids’ club with a wide range of programs and activities for children and teens
FITNESS
Limited fitness equipment available
Small exercise area, limited fitness equipment
Small exercise area, limited cardio and weight equipment
Exercise area with a variety of cardio and weight equipment
State-of-the-art fitness facility, extensive variety of equipment
ENTERTAINMENT
Occasional daytime activities or nighttime entertainment on specified days
Occasional daytime activities and nighttime entertainment on specified days
Daily activities and/or nightly entertainment
Daily activities and variety of nightly entertainment
Extensive daily activities and variety of nightly entertainment, nightclub/disco
WATER SPORTS
Basic equipment available
Limited non-motorized equipment
Variety of non-motorized equipment
Variety of non-motorized equipment, some lessons available
Variety of non-motorized equipment, some motorized equipment, scuba diving, some lessons available
RESTAURANTS
One dining option
Two or more dining options
À la carte and/or buffet restaurants, and snack options available
Selection of à la carte and/or buffet restaurants, snack options available
Fine dining options, including à la carte and/or buffet style restaurants
SPA & BEAUTY
Basic beauty salon
Beauty salon with manicure and pedicure
Beauty salon with manicure, pedicure and some massages
Dedicated spa facility with range of services
Luxurious spa with extensive services and a wide range of treatments
Conditions of various features of each property are subject to change due to circumstances beyond the control of Air Canada Vacations. In particular, beach conditions may change suddenly due to weather.For the most up-to-date information, please consult aircanadavacations.com.
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