Air Canada Vacations is introducing new, non-stop routes from YYZ to Santo Domingo (SDQ), twice weekly beginning on 16DEC, as well as itineraries that feature the capital city of the Dominican Republic, or combine an urban as well as a beach holiday.
Open Jaw's Cassandra Rice is on location at Air Canada Vacations' FAM trip to Santo Domingo where the operator is showcasing its new products to travel advisors.
The FAM trip wraps up on 05NOV. Stay tuned for more coverage of the fam and ACV's introduction of packages in Santo Domingo.
In a media release about the new destination and offering, Nino Montagnese, Vice President, Air Canada Vacations, said, “We’re making it easier than ever for Canadians to tailor their winter escapes to their specific needs by giving them more options. The addition of this new destination to our product line means that more travellers can experience the unique charm of Santo Domingo.
“This gem of the Dominican Republic is sure be become the setting for many sunny vacation memories in the years to come.”
Air Canada Vacations highlights the variety of experiences available for travellers flying into Santo Domingo, the country's capital. Accommodations with the operator include packages for a variety of budgets and travel styles, including:
- Whala Boca Chica
- Be Live Experience Hamaca
- Hodelpa Novus Plaza
- Emotions Juan Dolio by Hodelpa
- Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
- Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino
- Catalonia Santo Domingo
- Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
City and Beach Vacation Packages
Air Canada Vacations also offers 7-night City and Beach Combos for travellers looking to experience both sides of the country's lifestyle.
- Hodelpa Caribe Colonial – City and Beach Combo: 2 nights City at the Hodelpa Caribe Colonial – Breakfast Plan and 5 nights Beach at the Emotions Juan Dolio by Hodelpa All-Inclusive
- Hodelpa Nicolas De Ovando – City and Beach Combo: 2 nights City at the Nicolas de Ovando – Breakfast Plan and 5 nights Beach at the Emotions Juan Dolio by Hodelpa All-Inclusive
ACV&ME
Air Canada Vacations also highlights its ACV&ME loyalty program, where travel agents who book hotels and groups will receive 500 points per room for packages of 7 nights or more; 500 points per room for packages of 3 to 6 nights; 500 points per cabin when booking a Flight & Cruise package; and 200 points per cabin when booking a cruise only. Ina ddition, travel agents can received 300 points per passenger on Group bookings on every 3 to 7 nights hotel-only. ACV&ME loyalty points can be redeemed for Aeroplan points, travel vouchers or Visa and gift cards.
For more information, visit Air Canada Vacations' web site.
