3 ways to make your first post-pandemic vacation extra special
It’s finally happening – after over a year of being trapped at home and staycations, it’s time to head back to the tropics. With government restrictions being lifted and vaccination rates soaring across the country, Canadians are getting ready to pack their bags for paradise! Since it’s been so long since your last much-deserved vacation, you deserve to treat yourself. From lavish suites to extended stays, we rounded up three of our favourite ways to take your first post-pandemic getaway to the next level.
Upgrade your room category
Getting tired of staring out your bedroom window with the same old view? One of our favourite ways to enhance any vacation is by upgrading your room category! You can vacation like your favourite A-lister in VIP-worthy suites. Plenty of resorts offer enhanced accommodations, from serene oceanview balconies to rooftop plunge pools and three-bedroom villas that can sleep the whole family comfortably. Plus, some resorts let you pre-select your room location (for a fee) so you can make sure you get the spot you want, whether it’s closest to the beach or your favourite restaurant.
Where to stay: There are plenty of luxury room categories to choose from at Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa – all of which offer handcrafted DreamBed™ mattresses, high thread-count sheets, rain showers and soaker Jacuzzi tubs. If you can’t get enough of the pool, we recommend upgrading to one of the Diamond Club™ Luxury Junior Suite Swim-Out Rooms, where the pool is just steps from your balcony door. You’ll also receive exclusive Diamond Club™ inclusions such as world-class butler service and private pool areas.
Stay by the beach a little longer
We all know the feeling when it comes time to say goodbye to paradise and head back home. A week at an all inclusive resort never feels like enough – so why not extend your stay with a two-week vacation package? After not being able to travel for so long, you may have lots of extra vacation time stored up and this is the perfect thing to spend it on. Get even more of a tan by the pool (don’t forget SPF!), try out all the restaurant options at your resort and explore more of your destination on an excursion or two.
Where to stay: Riu Dunamar in Playa Mujeres is an ideal destination for your extended stay. The beachfront resort offers endless opportunities for fun in the sun, including a sprawling on-site water park and a range of activities like kayaking and snorkelling. Plus, you can take your travel budget further with exclusive RIU-topia inclusions like unlimited reservation-free dining and spa credits.
Treat yourself to a spa day
The only thing better than a spa day at home is a spa day in an exotic destination. Indulge in ultimate relaxation by planning a day (or even just an afternoon) of pampering at your resort spa. Lots of properties offer incredible spa facilities on-site, whether you want to soak in the hydrotherapy circuit, relieve tension with a therapeutic massage or unwind with a rejuvenating facial. And of course, there’s nothing quite like enjoying a massage on the beach as you listen to the waves lap against the shore! Your resort concierge or butler can help arrange whatever treatments you may like.
Where to stay: The Serenity Spa at Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa in St. Maarten is the perfect place to unwind after a stressful year. The 2,500 square foot spa features relaxing treatment rooms in addition to a private outdoor gazebo where you can enjoy a pampering Couples Ocean Breeze Massage overlooking the picturesque shores of Maho Bay. The spa offers a wide treatment menu using upscale Pevonia and Dermalogica products in addition to classic salon services like mani-pedis.
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