Trade local sights for ocean vistas with these long weekend vacations
With the holiday season just behind us, we can’t help but look forward to the next opportunities to celebrate special moments with loved ones. Good thing we’ve got a fresh batch of long weekends to take advantage of this year, and there’s no harm in getting ahead of it! Plus, with a whole wide world out there to discover, why not make those coveted days work for you so you can explore a little more of it? With all inclusive packages for every vacation style and budget, we put together a curated list of destinations and resorts to make planning your long weekend holidays easy breezy!
Paradise is better shared with family
Family Day weekend
If you’ve seen Fast and Furious, you know nothing’s stronger than family! February 19, 2024 is Family Day and, while not a national stat holiday, it’s observed in several provinces and offers a prime reason to make cherished memories in Cuba at Memories Trinidad del Mar. This family-friendly resort has everything families need, from a white-sand beach to comfy accommodations, a supervised kids club and kids pool, non-motorized water sports, tennis courts and daily activities! You’ll also be close to the historic city of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, great for a day trip through Cuba’s riveting culture and history. As if this resort didn’t sound amaze already, when you book a Smile Resorts™ room, up to two kids 12 and under Stay, Play and Eat FREE, when sharing with two adults.
Upgrade your classic cottage weekend
Victoria Day weekend
Victoria Day’s long weekend holiday, or as most of us likely refer to it, May 2-4, is usually the first opportunity of the year for a cottage trip. Hey, we’re not knocking cottages (we’re Canadian after all!) but why take a cramped car ride to a lake that’s likely still too cold to swim in when you can fly to one of the best beaches in the Caribbean? Iberostar Playa Pilar in Cayo Coco is an award-winning modern property equipped with all the comforts of home like complimentary Wi-Fi, contemporary accommodations, varied dining options and then some (like 5 pools!), just a few minutes from the white-sand shores of Playa Pilar. Most of your time will be spent here with its calm waters, nearly year-round clear skies, snorkelling and catamaran rides.
Heading down south, eh?
Canada Day weekend
Whether its with your boo, friend group or the fam, make this year’s Canada Day weekend unforgettable in the Dominican Republic at Riu Palace Punta Cana! Stay chill poolside or on the beach with convenient wait service ready to refresh your bevvy at any time or keep your body moving with the resort’s jam-packed activity program day and night. You can’t miss the famous Riu Pool Party hosted by the area’s best DJs every week or the epic monster slides at the nearby water park! Plus, no matter who’s by your side down south, rest assured you’ll stay in style with spacious and modern rooms for groups of all sizes. The cherry on top? You’ll have full access to Riu Bambu and Riu Palace Bavaro (restrictions apply)!
Nothing laborious about these getaways
Labour Day weekend
You work hard, now play hard at Mexico’s very own Hard Rock Hotel Cancun! Rock stars tall and small will have a blast on Labour Day at this all inclusive playground, effortlessly blending Mexico’s unmistakable flair with Hard Rock’s unique experience. The kids can start their own band at the Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club™ – and so can you in the Music Lab! Keep living the high life with world-class dining, top-shelf drinks and legendary entertainment from sunrise to sunset, and make the most of convenient beach and poolside wait service during your long weekend holiday. Every VIP deserves the best and stylish accommodations featuring everything on your vacation wish list like private balconies, lavish bath amenities and a well-stocked mini-bar offer exactly that.
