Sunwing Vacations’ popular ‘Best of the Best List’ is back. Based on a combination of travel expert recommendations, star ratings and customer feedback, the list is meant to serve as an “MVP of vacation inspiration” for customers and agents, and returns for its third year.
The list is based more than 200 expert recommendations for the 2023-24 season – all in one place – from the best new resorts to award-winning hotels, best spots for family-friendly and adults only escapes, the most luxurious swim-up suites, 5-star properties, best solo travel destinations and more.
Through late October, Sunwing will be unveiling seven collections of curated content across 37 categories, 16 of which are new for this year.
A recent Sunwing survey conducted among members of the Angus Reid Forum found that the most important factor when selecting an all inclusive is the resort’s star rating, cited by 70% of respondents as the top consideration.
Meanwhile, resorts that feature dedicated sections for families or adults rank in the top three considerations for 47 of respondents.
When asked the type of resort they’d like to visit for their next all-inclusive vacation, adults only (43%), family friendly or all ages (26%), and a luxury or 5-star resort with premium amenities (22%) ranked highest among respondents, with Mexico (26%), Costa Rica (13%), and Cuba (12%) at the top of their destination wish lists.
With more than 200 all inclusive resorts, destinations and local hot spots included, the Best of the Best lineup includes:
• The Best New Resorts like Princess Grand Jamaica (exclusive to Sunwing Vacations travellers) and Royalton CHIC Antigua, now live
• Best Resorts in the West Indies locales of Aruba, Antigua, and St. Maarten and more, with Riu Palace Las Antillas, The Verandah Antigua, and La Playa Orient Bay as some of the featured hotels, live Sept. 18
• The Best Resorts with Nightlife including Temptations Miches Resort and Riu Santa Fe, live Sept. 25
• Plus, the Best Resorts in Pacific Mexico, Best 5-Star Resorts in Cancun, Best Resorts in Cayo Largo, Best Destination Wedding Resorts and more to come this fall.
“The return of our Best of the Best List brings an expanded collection of expert recommendations based on the types of vacations we know our customers are seeking out for their fall and winter getaways to paradise,” says Sunwing Vacations Group Chief Marketing Officer Samantha Taylor.
She adds, “Recent research confirms that, unsurprisingly, relaxing beachside or poolside, sampling the food and beverage and exploring resort-offered activities and amenities are all leading factors that contribute to the all inclusive appeal; however customers are increasingly searching for destinations and resorts that offer more tailored experiences that satisfy their every want and need, down to age-specific amenities and daily entertainment and nightlife offerings.
“With nearly twice the amount of vacation experiences at the click of a button, our customers can access the ‘Best of the Best’ and an exceptional list of more all-inclusive offerings than any other vacation provider.”
The full list, which will continue to be refreshed weekly over the coming months, can be viewed at www.sunwing.ca/en/best-vacations.