Air Canada Vacations has expanded its 2015/2016 winter season

Air Canada Vacations is significantly expanding its winter 2015/2016 program with the addition of new routes to Mexico and the Caribbean.

The newly announced routes include:

From Eastern Canada
- Ottawa to Cayo Coco operating on Mondays from December 21, 2015 to March 28, 2016
- Ottawa to Holguin operating on Tuesdays from December 22, 2015 to March 22, 2016
- Ottawa to Samana operating on Thursdays from January 7, 2016 to March 24, 2016
- Montreal to La Romana operating on Mondays from December 21, 2015 to March 28, 2016

From Western Canada
- Vancouver to Cancun operating on Mondays from February 15, 2016 to April 25, 2016.

The routes originating from Ottawa and Montreal will be operated by Air Canada.  

The route originating from Vancouver will be operated by Air Canada rouge on a B767-300 aircraft.

Contact Romantic Planet Vacations at inquiries@romanticplanet.ca or 1-866-247-8123 for more information.

Top 10: Destination Wedding Beach Set-ups

When we think of destination weddings we think of beach, sand, waves and ocean. Nowadays, with the popularity of beach weddings, many resorts have created simple wedding masterpieces as the perfect backdrop to a destination wedding made in heaven. Here are our top ten favorites beach destination wedding set-ups;

#1: White Rosette Collection - This simple yet elegant beach destination wedding collection is available at the Hard Rock All-inclusive Resorts in Cancun, Punta Cana, Puerto Vallarta, the Mayan Riviera and soon-to-be Los Cabos.

#2: Coastal Bliss - This package captures the natural beauty of the Caribbean shore available at the Generations, Azul and El Dorado Resorts with Karisma. The chairs covers are coral-themed and the isle-way is bordered by beautiful metal latterns.

#3: El Sol Collection - This destination wedding package has been designed by famous celebrity wedding planner Colin Cowie and is available at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Resorts. It has rich dark wooden chairs and alter with a touch of vibrant color. 

#4: Majestic Flair - This elegant Mayan Riviera inspired destination wedding package is available with Karisma Resorts and offers colorful flowers and festive ambiance.

#5: Blueberry Dream - This funtastic wedding package has been designed by the Barcelo wedding team.

#6: Elegant Ivory Collection - Another Colin Cowie masterpiece destination wedding package is available at Hard Rock Resorts and it's white provides the purity of that special day.

#7: Romantic Red - Add a little passion to your beach destination wedding with this  Palace Resorts wedding package.Red and white make up this cheerful wedding designer package beach set-up.

#8 - Chill Out Chic - With it's simplistic charm, this dreamy destination wedding package offered by Paradisus Resorts is sure to please any beach bride.

#9: - Exotic Peacock - This package is rich with flair and is available with the Palace Resorts in Mexico and Jamaica and is inspired from the gorgeous colors of a peacock.

#10 - South Asian - This colorful and lively package is rich in tradition. Its available with the Dreams and Secrets Resorts located in Costa Rica, Mexico, Jamaica, and The Dominican Republic.

These and other destination wedding packages are available through Romantic Planet Vacations, a travel agency who has been specializing in destination weddings since 2004. They can be contacted at 1-866-247-8123 or www.romanticplanet.ca

Headline News for Destination Weddings and Honeymoons

General Travel Headlines #destinationweddings #honeymoons

 

The 478-room Dreams Dominicus La Romana in Bayahibe will open before the summer travel season. It will be the eighth AMResorts location in the Dominican Republic.

Three properties inside the Baha Mar complex in the Bahamas have set March 27 as their opening date: the 200-room Rosewood at Baha Mar, the 300-room SLS Lux at Baha Mar, and the 1,000-room Baha Mar Casino & Hotel. The 700-room Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar is slated to debut May 1.

Bermuda announced its "Pink Sale" with 50 percent discounts off stays (three nights minimum) at any of 15 participating hotels when you book Jan. 14-28 for travel Jan. 15-April 30.

The 122-room Mahekal Beach Resort is now open in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, after a $10 million makeover (including two new pools, a new seaside Jacuzzi, three new bars, and two renovated dining venues).

The 67-cottage Le Guanahani resort in St. Barts (formerly the Hotel Guanahani & Spa) finished its four-year, $40 million renovation project with upgraded guest units and other major refurbishments.

Hard Rock Hotels is now offering its first free-night-stay promotion for guests in its Hard Rock Rewards loyalty program, with one-night certificates after members stay five qualifying nights through June 5 (redeemable Feb. 1-Dec. 20).

Starting next February, Hyatt Hotels will offer free WiFi access at its properties to all guests, with no limit on how many devices might be used by individual guests. Its loyalty program members will receive free upgrades next year to "premium" WiFi connections.

The Hotel Wailea in Maui will become the first property in Hawaii to join the Relais & Chateaux luxury collection. The hotel just finished the first phase of a $15 million renovation project.

Transat issued its 2015-2016 destination weddings brochure, including booking benefits such as $100 pre-booked excursion credits and $500 future travel vouchers per couple.

U.S. officials announced new rules easing travel to Cuba by Americans, including permission to travel for any of a dozen specified reasons without obtaining a special license before the trip. (This New York Times article offers more details.)