Sunwing Sun Sale

Sunwing has launched its biggest advance sale ever -- 10,000 package holidays for $695, including airfare. The sale, in effect from Sept. 15-29, features package holidays to select sun destinations, including Mexico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Jamaica.  The $695 price is p.p., double occupancy, and excludes taxes. All featured hotels are all-inclusive. Destinations and hotels vary by departure point and availability is strictly on a first-come first-served basis. The sale applies to holidays starting Nov. 1 and is valid for new bookings only. (www.sunwing.ca)

Rocky Mountaineer Celebration

Rocky Mountaineer Vacations is celebrating the arrival of its one millionth passenger (sometime next spring) with a special limited time offer. To mark the milestone, guests booking a minimum five-night vacation package by Jan. 15, 2008 will receive up to $800 per couple in added value.

The bonus can be applied towards trip enhancements such as airfare, limousine sightseeing tours, meals or extra hotel nights. As an extra incentive, those booking a five-night vacation package from now until Jan. 15, 2008 could also be travelling for free as their names will go into the “One Millionth Guest” draw to win back the value of their trip. Call us for details.

Riu Santa Fe set to open in Los Cabos

Riu Hotels & Resorts will open the doors to its newest and largest resort ever – the Riu Santa Fe – in November. The five-star property is RIU’s 13th resort in Mexico and its second in Los Cabos. Located just outside of downtown Cabo San Lucas, Riu Santa Fe is situated in close proximity to RIU’s other property in the region, Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas.

The new resort features 902 guest rooms and suites and is designed in a distinctive architectural style reflecting its Mexican location. (www.riu.com)