Signature Vacations announces the re-opening of Riu Palace Las Americas following a $12 million-dollar renovation

TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2016 /CNW/ - Signature Vacations is pleased to announce the official re-opening of RIU Palace Las Americas in Cancun. Offered exclusively by the tour operator, the resort is located on the beautiful beach of Playa de Cancun. Following the completion of extensive renovations on October 22, 2016, this 24-hour all inclusive property is the first under the RIU Hotels and Resorts chain in the Cancun/Riviera Maya region to cater exclusively to adults. With romantic beach settings for couples, and a host of activities available for groups of friends, this stunning resort boasts sophisticated accommodations, an oceanfront pool complex with a swim-up bar, together with delicious international and local cuisine offered at six restaurants on site.

Highly-rated by TripAdvisor^®, RIU Hotels & Resorts are perennially popular amongst Canadian travellers.  Located in some of the most scenic vacation hotspots across the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico, they feature an array of accommodations and amenities designed to suit couples, friends, and families. Guests can benefit from a host of RIU^®-topia features exclusively offered through Signature Vacations, including unlimited à la carte dining and international drinks, in room liquor dispenser, free Wi-Fi in common areas, spa credit and more. In addition, guests staying at RIU Palace properties are treated to perks such as 24-hour room service, poolside waiter beverage service, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, in-room coffee maker and champagne breakfast daily.

Following the $12 million dollar renovation, the first guests at Riu Palace Las Americas can look forward to a host of new features including a dedicated section serving pastries and ice cream, a cappuccino bar, and a 24-hour lounge bar offering snacks and beverages. In addition, expansions to the buffet restaurant and terrace area provide guests a picturesque view as they enjoy a wide variety of cuisines such as Japanese, Italian and steakhouse favourites. The extensive remodelling of the swimming pools and garden areas also add to the luxury feel of this tropical escape.

Signature Vacations offers convenient packages to the sun from 34 different gateways coast to coast. All packages include return flights on Sunwing Airlines, where travellers can relax and enjoy award-winning Champagne Service on route to their destination, including a welcome sparkling wine toast and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages service together with a generous free 23kg checked baggage allowance for the first bag. They can also take advantage of the Sunwing Café, a new buy on board menu of high-quality light meals and snacks featuring dishes inspired by Food Network Canada Celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford.

For more information, please visit www.signaturevacations.com or contact your travel agent.

About Signature Vacations

Signature Vacations is the one-stop for absolutely all inclusive packages designed to appeal to a wide range of taste and budgets. Along with customized options for couples, brides & grooms and honeymooners, the company also offers a wide array of fun-loving resorts designed with families, groups and younger travellers in mind. Customers can choose from resorts across the Caribbean (Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Aruba, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Curacao, Saint Lucia and St Maarten), Mexico, Panama, Honduras and Costa Rica.

All Signature Vacations packages include Sunwing Airlines' award-winning 'Champagne Service,' which features a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and non-alcoholic beverage service together with inflight entertainment, including first run movies.  In addition, children receive knapsacks filled with games and toys. Passengers can also choose from an extensive buy on board selection of light meals and snacks with signature dishes inspired by Food Network Canada Celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford. Customers also benefit from a generous free 23kg baggage allowance on their first bag. For just $50 more per flight segment, travellers can upgrade to Sunwing's Elite Plus service, which features advance seat selection, separate check-in at a majority of airports, advance boarding, 30 kg baggage allowance, priority baggage handling and extra legroom seats.

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