Thursday, March 10, 2022

Destination Wedding Group Promotions: Expiring March 15 and April 26, 2022

 It is said that with engagement season comes an incredible array of destination wedding and honeymoon deals that will guarantee to keep that love high into the Spring. The team at Romantic Planet Vacations, specialist in destination weddings and honeymoons, has put together all of the worlds best deals in once place. Please find them below;



Be My Valentine Promotion - Valid until Mar 15, 2022

When you book your wedding group between February 15, 2022 and March 15, 2022, for departures from November 1, 2022, onwards, all wedding couples will be entered into a draw to win free round-trip flights!

Terms and Conditions:
  • Flights are valued at $500 CDN each
  • A minimum of 30 travelling adults / 15 rooms is required
  • Full deposits required for all flights on file
  • The draw will be held in June 2022
  • All other regular terms for group bookings apply
  • Valid on Sunwing bookings only

INSTANT GROUP SAVINGS - Valid until April 26, 2022

Save $500 per couple
Book your wedding group by April 26, 2022 and save $500 per couple!

For departures November 1, 2022 onwards and save $500 per couple ($250 per person)
Terms & Conditions

“Instant Group Savings” and "Wedding Special Savings" is a limited time offer applicable to new groups of 10 adults/5 double rooms or more booked by April 26, 2022. Savings of $500 per couple are applicable for departures November 1, 2022 onwards. Savings will already reflected in the taxes of your quote, there are no additional deductions to be made. Not applicable to air only, cruise only, land only, US or Domestic bookings. Group offers are not combinable with any other promotion and may be withdrawn without notice. Flights are with Sunwing Airlines unless specified otherwise.


SUMMER GROUP SAVINGS

Save $200 per couple

Book your all inclusive group vacation by April 26, 2022 for departures June 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022 and save $200 per couple!

WED40! Limited time offer!

For travel June 1, 2022 onwards. Wedding groups can hold 20 rooms/40 seats up to 90 days or up to 60 days prior to departure (whichever comes first) with only a $600 group deposit!


RIU HOTELS & RESORTS - 8th Travels Free!

Terms & Conditions:

8th adult travels free is a limited time offer applicable to new groups of 8 adults/4 double rooms or more booked between by April 26, 2022 for travel between May 1, and October 31, 2022. Taxes and fees are not included. Group offers are not combinable with any other promotion and may be withdrawn without notice. Flights are with Sunwing Airlines unless specified otherwise.


ROYALTON LUXURY RESORTS - 6th Travels Free!

Terms & Conditions

Book a group by April 26, 2021 with a minimum of 8 adults/4 rooms and up to the 6th adult travels free with Royalton Luxury Resorts. Concessions are detailed on all group quotes and are hotel dependent. Concessions are based on travelling adults and are maxed at 6 per group. Taxes and fees are not included. Group offers are not combinable with any other promotion and may be withdrawn without notice. Flights are with Sunwing Airlines unless specified otherwise.

Groups Plus Wedding 2022-2023

Book early and the Wedding Couple will enjoy these extras! Book by July 19, 2022 for travel November 1, 2022 onwards and receive:

  • Complimentary Upgrade to Elite Plus seats on Sunwing Airlines. Based on availability at time of booking with a minimum of 10 seats/5 rooms booked.
  • Complimentary access to the Plaza Premium Airport Lounges. Available in Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Edmonton airports only when booking a minimum of 10 seats/5 rooms. Lounges may have restricted hours of operation and require a SUNWING issued voucher to gain access.
  • Complimentary destination excursion for the wedding couple. Applicable on excursions pre-booked with Sunwing no later than 14 days prior to departure. Maximum value of $50 CAD per person.
  • A $500 Anniversary Future Travel Voucher. With a minimum of 20 seats/10 rooms booked, wedding couples will be issued this credit in the form of a voucher that can be used on or before their first wedding anniversary. This travel credit holds no cash value, is non-refundable/non-transferable and is issued along with final travel documents.
  • Private Transfers available with a minimum of 15 guests from any gateway. Must be booked 21 days before departure.
  • Wedding Couple Attire Care Program on Sunwing Airlines

NEW! Book 10, Hold 20 (for non-wedding groups)

For ANY group type, book 10 seats with a reduced deposit and hold an additional 20 seats with no additional deposit required. You may hold these seats without deposit for 60 days or up to 120 days prior to departure (whichever comes first) *not combinable with our attrition policy. Not applicable for seats or rooms on request.

Worry Free Cancellation Waiver

  • Cancel for any reason up to 3 hours prior to departure* and receive a 100% refund
  • Make one change prior to departure without paying a change fee
  • Must be purchased at the time of booking
Some or all of your refund may be paid in Sunwing future travel vouchers, depending on when you cancel. A service fee of $100 will be deducted. The cost of the waiver is also non-refundable.

From: $49
per person for 74 and under

From: $79
Per person for 75 and over

*Restrictions apply. For full terms & conditions of the plan please click here. An administration fee of $1 applies.


Manulife Global Travel Insurance + Worry Free for Sunwing*


Get everything included in our Worry Free Cancellation Waiver, plus:

  • Emergency medical coverage
  • Quarantine coverage for fully vaccinated passengers
  • Unlimited trip interruption coverage after departure
  • Baggage loss, damage and delay benefits
  • Flight and travel accident insurance
From: $89
per person for 74 and under

From: $139 Per person for 75 and over

*Restrictions apply, please see terms and conditions. An administration fee of $1 applies. Prices shown are per person based on holiday duration (maximum coverage is 30 days). Cancellation waiver and Manulife Global Travel Insurance can only be purchased at time of booking and must be purchased along with a package holiday or air only. Manulife Global Travel Insurance + Worry Free for Sunwing for Cruises starts at $149 per person. | Terms & conditions of the plan

FREE TRAVEL! Book by Mar 31, 2022

Team up under the sun and the 6th, 7th or 8th traveller pays only the taxes*.

Applicable to: Vacation packages to select resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America
Travel between: June 1, 2022 and April 30, 2023, with the exception of select resorts1

*Discount is applicable on the base fare before surcharges, taxes, fees and gratuities.


EUROPE IS BETTER TOGETHER

Euro-trip anyone? Book a group vacation to Europe and the 16th traveller flies FREE*.

+ Enjoy extra perks:

  • 1st checked bag FREE
  • Quotes are valid for 30 days
  • 1 complimentary change up to 45 days prior to departure
  • Hold up to 30 seats for up to 120 days for just $250 per person
  • Complimentary seat selection
  • Connecting flights starting at $49

Applicable to: Flight & Hotel packages or tour packages to Europe
Book between: January 17 and March 31, 2022
Travel between: April 1, 2022 and October 31, 2023

*Certain conditions apply. ACV. Taxes, fees, charges and surcharges apply.

GROUP CARE PROGRAM (Air Canada)

Group travel made easy! With all-new group travel protection:
  • Groups of up to 30 passengers (15 rooms) can cancel for a full refund or make penalty-free changes up to 22 days before departure.
  • Groups of up to 60 passengers (30 rooms) can cancel for a full refund or make penalty-free changes up to 60 days before departure.
The price for peace of mind is only $59 per person.

Applicable to: Select vacation packages to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America
Departures between: January 6, 2022 and December 15, 2023. Further conditions apply. Refund is less $100 service fee. The cost of the program is not refundable.

HOLD YOUR NON-WEDDING GROUP (Air Canada)


Book 10 passengers with just a $1000 deposit (non-refundable) and hold up to 20 more passengers with no deposit. Valid for leisure groups to Mexico and the Caribbean. The $1000 deposit is based on the amount of $100 per person for 10 passengers. Bookings can be held for 60 days or up to 120 days prior to departure. Minimum 7-night stay. Certain restrictions may apply.


ELEVATE YOUR WEDDING PACKAGE

Something old, something new, something... extra! Say I do to extra perks and upgrade to our Elevate program for wedding groups. For only $149, this package includes:

  • Private transfers for 20 passengers or more
  • Hold a group of 50 passengers (25 rooms) with only a $300 deposit for 120 days
  • $100 OFF flight upgrades to Business Class for 4 additional guests
  • $300 in excursion credit for the bride and groom
  • Up to $600 in resort credit applicable on any service (wedding package, spa, speciality dinners, food & beverage, etc.)
  • Guaranteed private check-in and check-out
Applicable to: Participating resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America
Travel between: November 1, 2021 and onwards. Minimum 20 passengers required. Applicable at participating resorts at the following hotel chains: AMResorts, Blue Diamond Resorts (excluding Cuba), Hilton All-Inclusive Resorts, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Ocean by H10 Hotels, MeliĆ” Hotels International Cuba and Majestic Resorts. At all Royalton Luxury Resorts (Blue Diamond Resorts), the Elevate Wedding Package is applicable for travel completed by December 31, 2022. Not applicable at select hotels offering a complimentary wedding package. Minimum 3-night stay required. Subject to availability at time of booking. Terms and conditions are subject to change without prior notice. This Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion.

$500 EXTRA FOR WEDDINGS (INSTA-CREDIT)

Book your wedding group with us for extra perks! Until March 31, the lucky couple gets an extra $500 in instant credit!

Applicable to: Group wedding packages to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America
Travel between: April 1, 2022 and December 31, 2023

Valid on new bookings of select vacation packages made between December 6, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. ET until 11:59 p.m. ET on March 31, 2022. This Offer is valid on new bookings to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America for travel between April 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023. Minimum 1-night stay required. $500 credit is applicable to groups of a minimum of 30 passengers and is combinable with the $500 future travel credit.

WEDDING RESORT PERKS

Considering a destination wedding? Besides a beautiful beach backdrop, a destination wedding in Mexico or the Caribbean means advantages like an on-site wedding coordinator, a variety of wedding packages, and of course, the stress-free reality of being on vacation. In addition to the group travel perks listed above, choose from our hand-picked all-inclusive destination wedding resorts that offer:

  • FREE or discounted wedding or honeymoon packages
  • A dedicated resort wedding coordinator
  • On-site spa
Terms and conditions are subject to change without prior notice.

WEDDING GROUP WITH AIR CANADA

It only takes a group of 10 or more (including kids over the age of 2) to enjoy these perks:

  • $500 future travel credit for your next vacation
  • 2 FREE flight upgrades or $200 towards a Business Class upgrade for the married couple including access to the Maple Leaf Lounge
  • Free cabin upgrade for the married couple
  • Complimentary flights and rooms/cabins
  • FREE 1st checked bag
  • FREE seat selection
  • Exclusive rates on connecting flights from 54 Canadian cities, as low as $49 per person (base fare, exluding taxes)
  • Flexible stays (3 to 29 nights)
  • Dedicated group coordinators
  • Customized itinerary
  • Pre & post nights available
  • Earn Aeroplan® points

Terms and conditions:
Minimum 3 rooms required. Minimum 8 cabins required for cruises. Valid for the married couple for travel up to 13 months after the original group travel date. Valid on any Air Canada Vacations package of 7 nights or more. This travel credit is non-refundable, non‑transferable and has no cash value. Valid for groups of 30 passengers or more. Valid for groups size of 20 passengers or more. Valid on select flights only. Subject to availability. When the free upgrade cannot be applied on an eligible flight, Air Canada Vacations will offer a value of $200 per person to apply towards the Business Class upgrade for married couple. Based on availability and selected cabins. Restrictions to free rooms/cabins and flights can include, but are not limited to: type and size of group, booking, and travel periods, minimum numbers of nights, age restrictions, room category restrictions, availability and number of passengers. Excludes taxes, port fees and resort service fees. Contact our Groups Department for details. The price will be honoured as per the original contract price for the additional passengers. Valid up to 60 days prior to departure. The free bag offer is only valid on select flights and applies to one checked bag per person. For baggage rules and restrictions, please visit aircanada.com for the Air Canada Baggage Information Guide. Valid for groups of a minimum of 20 passengers. Subject to availability. Applicable to generic block of seats. $49 per person connecting flight applies to select round-trip connecting flights between Quebec City, Montreal and Toronto, and must be purchased in conjunction with an Air Canada Vacations flight-inclusive package. Excludes taxes and fees. Subject to availability at time of booking.

Due to travel restrictions, government recommendations and passenger demand resulting from the impact of COVID-19, eligible scheduled flights available for booking during the offer period may vary and are subject to change at any time without notice.

PRIVATE GROUP TRANSFERS (AC)


Book a group wedding package and get FREE private transfers for groups of 50 or more. Applies on the following destinations: Aruba, Barbados, Cayo Santa Maria, Costa Rica, CuraƧao, Grenada, Huatulco, Jamaica, La Romana, Puerto Plata, Puerto Vallarta, Punta Cana, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Samana

Additional conditions may apply. New bookings only. Subject to availability at time of booking. Subject to change without notice.

GROUP MAX

Group Max
  • Private group transfers
  • Separate group check-in at the hotel
  • Complimentary group seat assignment
  • Welcome cocktail upon arrival at the hotel
  • Rooms located in the same section of the hotel
  • 15% discount on Option Plus 
  • Private group briefing by the destination representative

Group Flex Standard and Group Flex Extra (Transat)

Get the flexibility you want on South packages with two types of Group Flex: Standard and Extra.

Group Flex Standard : $60 per person
Travellers can: 
  • Change their travel dates, destination or hotel up to 10 days before departure 
  • Transfer their vacation package to a friend or family member up to 30 days before departure
  • Cancel their trip up to 10 days before departure and receive a travel credit
Group Flex Extra: $99 per person
Travellers can: 
  • Change their travel dates, destination or hotel up to seven days before departure 
  • Transfer their vacation package to a friend or family member up to 30 days before departure
  • Cancel their trip up to seven days before departure and receive a full refund in the original method of payment
Group Flex must be purchased at the time of booking, and all traveller names must be provided at that time. Applies to packages to the South only, excluding Florida. Applicable for travel between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022 or for bookings made by April 30, 2022 for travel between November 1, 2022 and October 31, 2023. Group Flex Standard and Group Flex Extra do not apply to Europe packages, Florida packages, Duo packages, flights, FIT bookings, guided tours, or packages to Marival Residences Luxury Resort Nuevo Vallarta, Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts, Playa Hotels and Resorts, Secrets Papagayo, Secrets St Martin, Breathless Montego Bay, Dreams Riviera Cancun or Dreams Sapphire Resorts & Spa. They also do not apply to customized or incentive group travel, or groups that require separate contracts. Refund is less $100 service fee. The cost of the waiver is non-refundable.

TRANSAT WEDDING GROUPS


  • Hold up to 40 seats for 90 days with only a $600 deposit 
  • $500 Future travel credit for newlyweds - If their group has a minimum of 20 adults, newlyweds will receive a $500 future travel credit per couple, so they can celebrate their one-year anniversary in the same spirit as when they got married. - This future travel credit is non-transferable, non-refundable, holds no cash value and must be redeemed within 14 months of the original return date. The newlyweds can redeem the travel credit for any South package, which must be booked at least 60 days before departure. 
  • Free upgrade to Option Plus on Air Transat for newlyweds. With Option Plus, newlyweds will receive even more privileges and services in Economy Class (based on standard seats and subject to availability), including: - Complimentary standard seat selection - Priority check-in at an exclusive counter - Priority queue at security checkpoints (at select airports) - One additional piece of checked baggage of 23 kg - Priority boarding - Special perks on board - Priority baggage handling 
  • Wedding gown The bride can bring her wedding gown on board as a personal item, subject to available space. 
  • Excursion credit Newlyweds will receive a $100 credit (per couple). 
  • Complimentary access to airport lounges for newlyweds This offer only applies to airport lounges in Toronto,  Montreal and Quebec City. Subject to change without notice.
Wedding Groups must be a minimum of 10 travellers (unless otherwise indicated) to be eligible. Maximums and conditions may apply. This offer applies to new group bookings only and is non-refundable. Additional seats booked require a nonrefundable deposit of $200 per seat. Final payment is due 60 days before departure. Excludes Sandals/Beaches hotels. Valid for bookings made at least six months prior to departure. Other exceptions and exclusions may apply.


EUROPE WITH TRANSAT GROUPS

  • Complimentary one-time change up to 60 days before departure Clients can make a one-time change to the travel dates, destination or hotel, or even cancel and receive a future travel credit, up to 60 days before departure. If the new price is higher, the group must pay the difference; if it’s lower, no refunds will be offered. Changes or cancellations can be made by the entire group or individual members of the group. The new travel dates must be within 12 months of the original return date. The future travel credit is non-transferable and holds no cash value once expired. Valid for travel between November 1, 2021 and December 17, 2022. 
  • Hold up to 30 seats for 90 days with only a $600 deposit This offer applies to new group bookings only made at least six months before departure and is non-refundable. A second deposit of $200 per person is due 90 days after booking. Additional seats held require a non-refundable deposit of $200 per person. Final payment is due 60 days before departure. Some exceptions and exclusions may apply. 
  • Group Price Promise If your group’s package becomes available at a lower price than the one paid, we will make a one-time price adjustment (upon request) up to 90 days before departure. The package must be the same as the one originally booked and must be available at the time the Price Promise request is made. Travellers will receive a maximum refund of $150 per adult. This offer does not apply to air-only bookings or if the requested number of rooms for your group exceeds our allotted inventory. 
  • Keep selling above your block You can increase your group up to 20% more than its original size, to a maximum of 100 travellers, and still charge the newcomers the original contract rate before taxes, up to 60 days before departure. However, they need to be booked at the same hotel featured in their group’s package. Travel dates cannot overlap with any dates between December 18, 2021, and January 9, 2022, and is subject to flight and hotel availability. It also does not apply to flights only, special events, meetings, incentives.

CONTACT YOUR GROUPS TRAVEL SPECIALISTS AT 
1-866-247-8123