With a lineup of key seasonal sun destinations throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America, Air Canada Vacations has unveiled its 2023/24 offerings aimed at early planners for the winter season.
Clients can vacation in Grenada, Aruba, Los Cabos, Huatulco, Ixtapa, St. Vincent, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Great Exuma, Cayo Santa Maria, Holguin, Belize, Panama and San Juan, Puerto Rico, and will also benefit from additional frequency and capacity to Cancun and Punta Cana.
New options this winter include La Romana, Dominican Republic; Los Cabos, Mexico; Fort-de-France, Martinique; and Monterrey, Mexico – all bookable through ePackages, ACV’s user-friendly, flexible shopping tool.
Canadians will find packages to suit various travel styles and budgets at an extensive collection of hotels and resorts, says VP Nino Montagnese, adding that Air Canada’s comprehensive flight schedule allows for connections from across the country.
Hotel partners include Sandals Hotels & Resorts, AMR Collection, Ocean Hotels by H10, Melia Hotels International, and many others.
In addition, cruise lovers can escape to the sea on board the Costa Pacifica, sailing every Sunday from La Romana as of Jan. 7, 2024. The cruise line offers a seven-night alternating cruise itinerary calling in such destinations as Guadeloupe, Grenada, Barbados, Tortola, St. Lucia, Antigua, Ocho Rios, Grand Turk, Amber Cove, Samaná, and Catalina Island.
EBBs
Meanwhile, early planners can enjoy savings with Air Canada Vacations’ Early Booking Bonus of $1,000 for a family of four ($250 p.p.).
ACV&ME
Meanwhile, with the ACV&ME loyalty program, travel agents who book hotels and groups will receive 500 points per room for packages of seven nights or more; 500 points per room for packages of three to six nights; 500 points per cabin when booking a Flight & Cruise package; 200 points per cabin when booking a cruise only, and on every three- and seven-night hotel-only; and 300 points per passenger for Group bookings. And agents adding CareFlex & CareFree travel protection coverage will earn 20% commission on the plans. Loyalty points can be redeemed for Aeroplan® points, travel vouchers or Visa and instant gift cards.