Our favourite places to turn up the heat on summer celebrations

Published on : May 12, 2023
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Let’s take a moment to talk about getting together with the people you care about and celebrating the big and small moments together. Brings those warm and fuzzy feelings, right? What about if the sun was shining, the air was hot and you were walkin’ barefoot on a white-sand beach, raising a glass with a tiny umbrella that screams out of office? We’re pros at crafting those cherished moments, and with some pretty important events like Father’s Day, graduation and Pride coming up, we’ve got a sweet selection of locales and resorts where you can celebrate in the tropics!

Let’s hear it for the moooom ♫ figures

Did Mother’s Day sneak up on you again this year? Been there. We know they love us all the same but that doesn’t mean you still can’t treat them to something a little… sunnier! There’s always time to surprise the mother figure in your life with a Mother’s Day wellness getaway at Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort in Riviera Maya, one of Mexico’s most popular destinations. This resort features lavish amenities so they don’t have to lift a finger during their stay, like personalized service, fine dining restaurants on site and tip-top accommodations with 24-hour room service. Take relaxation to a whole new level with the resort’s weekly yoga classes from Morning Meditation to Havan Fire Ceremonies. Sign. Us. Up!

Think differently about long weekends

We see your three-day camping trip and raise you three days in the tropics! Victoria Day is right around the corner but there’s still time for you to book an action-packed short stay – – and at a great price. Our pick would have to be Riu Dunamar on the oooh, stunnin’ shores of Cancun. We’re all about quality over quantity and this resort has plenty of it. There’s no end to how you can celebrate with everything from kayaking and snorkelling at your service to the Splash Water World water park, world-famous Riu Pool Parties and an on-site nightclub. Seize the long weekend – and a great deal – with our last-minute vacation packages and daily flights out of Toronto and Montreal!

Paradise is better with more colour

No list of summer celebrations is complete without Pride! Why not take your Pride celebrations south of the border at one of our 2SLGBTQ+ friendly resorts? Where would we head for the perfect summer slaycation? Glad you asked! A personal fave of ours is Royalton CHIC Punta Cana An Autograph Collection All Inclusive Resort and Casino Adults Only – definitely worth checking out. Everyone under the Caribbean sun is welcome to celebrate their authentic selves with all the perks of an All-In Luxury™ getaway. But celebrating is the name of the game and there’s plenty of that here with weekly themed festivities, from Vaudeville Night to the Neon Party, so pack accordingly!

Dad jokes hit different in paradise

You’ve heard of The Old Man and the Sea, now get ready to take your old man for a seaside getaway! Whatever their interests, there’s a resort and a Father’s Day vacation for them! Is your father figure a golfer? Why not make his year with a week-long golfing extravaganza on an island paradise at Catalonia Bavaro Beach and Golf Resort. This stunning property is surrounded by Punta Cana’s natural beauty and features an on-site golf course ($) so you’re never too far from the greens, not to mention all the fun to be found on property. Or, are they more of an angler? Head to sunny Cayo Largo and make the all inclusive Starfish Cayo Largo your home base for deep-sea fishing, diving and more aquatic adventures.

Trade in your cap and gown for shorts and flip flops

All your hard work has finally paid off and you’re officially a graduate – this calls for some major celebrating! Grab your classmates, friends, whoever and head down from Toronto to Los Cabos for a weeklong bash at Riu Palace Baja California with flights twice a week! This adults only property was literally built for celebrating – love that – and it’s the perfect setting for fun with the iconic Cabo Arch in the background. Flying out of Montreal? Make a beeline for fun at Riu Palace Costa Mujeres with daily flights to Cancun! Start off poolside with your favourite drink courtesy of the attentive wait service, head to Splash Water World water park and zoom down thrilling water slides, then check out the weekly themed pool parties! Safe to say these resorts have earned their Masters of Tropical Celebrations!