Planning Guide | Dream of Sun | Air Canada Vacations

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

Vacationing with our Play program is child’s play! Resorts that are part of our Play program promise the ultimate family vacation in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, while Play USA brings similar perks perfect for kids to Florida, California, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

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.

vacation packages:

• Round-trip flights
‍• Round-trip transfers in select destinations*
‍• Destination representatives in select destinations

All-inclusive options:
› All meals and snacks
› Buffet or à la carte restaurants
› Unlimited drinks
› Daily activities and/or nightly entertainment

Flight & Hotel packages:
• Round-trip flights with Air Canada
‍• Hotel accommodations

Flight & Cruise packages:
• Round-trip flights with Air Canada
‍• Stateroom accommodations
‍• Cruise line inclusions
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Tour packages: NEW
• Round-trip flights with Air Canada
• Hotel accommodations
• Transfers, select meals and activities
(varies by itinerary)
• Service of local guides as per program, in Belize and Costa Rica

*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, Puerto Rico 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
Cancel with a full refund up to 21 days prior to departure or cancel and receive a transferable in-house travel credit up to 3 days prior to departure.
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Learn more

Our Vacation Promise

To enhance your experience every step of the way, Our Vacation Promise adds exclusive perks to all packages booked with us.

1^st checked bag and 1 carry-on included
Per person and to any destination.
Connecting flights starting at $49
From over 50 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 or no change fees
If your flight gets cancelled, you can change your travel plans or cancel with a full refund.
Aeroplan® points
Earn and redeem when you book a package.

See full terms and conditions

Reward your vacation

Adding your Aeroplan number when booking one of our packages leads to great rewards.

You can:

Get more from your vacation
Earn points on all flight-inclusive vacation packages. In addition, earn up to 20,000 extra points per member on select packages. Valid for travel completed by December 31, 2026.
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Visit vacations.aircanada.com/en/travel-agent-profile for the most up-to-date offer and program details for travel as of January 1, 2026.

Access fast, free Wi-Fi
Stream, scroll and stay connected on flights within North America and to Sun destinations. Sponsored by Bell.

Boost your earnings with Aeroplan Elite® Status
Starting January 1, 2026, Elite members will earn between 2X and 6X the Aeroplan points through the Elite Points Multiplier, based on the fixed points earned on an Air Canada Vacations package.

Share points
Combine points with family members so you can accumulate points faster together with Family Sharing and redeem for rewards sooner.

Join Aeroplan

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.