Sunwing announces reopening of Riu Palace Paradise Island following extensive renovation and enhancements

Sunwing announces reopening of Riu Palace Paradise Island following extensive renovation and enhancements

TORONTO, Nov. 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunwing is pleased to announce that Riu Palace Paradise Island in Nassau officially reopened on October 27^th to offer vacationers a sleek new look and an adults only experience. Exclusively offered through the tour operator's Signature Vacations Collection by Sunwing, the 5-star all inclusive?and now adults only?resort welcomes vacationers with one of the best beaches in Nassau, an extensive range of entertainment programs, and a modernized look with new features such as an à la carte Indian restaurant on site.

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Visitors can now look forward to even more dining options with a new 24-hr lounge, ?Jerk' grill station, ?Chutney' Indian restaurant and patisserie & ice cream parlour 'Capuchino'. In total, guests can now take advantage of five restaurants (four of which are à la carte) and three bars; while the new theatre offers a regular program of evening entertainment. Guestrooms have also been fully renovated to now feature new walk-in showers, and a host of lavish amenities. Those who like to keep active will appreciate the new state-of the-art gym, while those simply looking to kick back and relax will enjoy floating around in the new pool with swim-up bar. For a couples' retreat, guests can enjoy an extensive list of treatments and massages at the Renova Spa, or book a romantic dinner near the beach.

Perennially popular amongst Canadian travellers, RIU Hotels and Resorts are highly-rated by TripAdvisor®, and are located in some of the most scenic vacation hotspots across the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico. Customers who book a vacation package from Sunwing's Signature Vacations Collection can enjoy an array of accommodations and amenities designed to suit both couples and families, in addition to a host of RIU®-topia features including: unlimited reservation free à la carte dining and international drinks, in room liquor dispenser, free Wi-Fi, spa credit and more. Guests staying at adults only RIU Hotels and Resorts can take advantage of exclusive perks such as premium spirits throughout the hotel and romantic dinners on the beach. What's more, guests staying at Riu Palace properties are treated to perks such as 24-hour room service, poolside waiter beverage service, in-room coffee maker and champagne breakfast daily.

Travellers can also enjoy the convenience of weekly flights on Thursdays and Sundays from Toronto to Nassau. All Sunwing packages include return flights on Sunwing Airlines where passengers can sit back and relax while on board, with award-winning inflight service that includes a sparkling wine toast, complimentary non-alcoholic beverage service and buy on board selection of light meals and snacks, including menu choices inspired by Food Network Canada Celebrity Chef, Lynn Crawford. Passengers also benefit from a generous complimentary 23kg checked luggage allowance.

For more information or to book, visit www.sunwing.ca or contact your travel agent.

About Sunwing

As the #1 to the sun and North America's largest vertically integrated travel company, Sunwing has more flights to the south than any other leisure carrier with convenient direct service from over 40 airports across Canada to over 50 popular sun destinations. This scale enables Sunwing to negotiate the best deals and exclusive offers at all of the top-rated resorts across the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. Renowned for its award-winning service, Sunwing is consistently voted the #1 leisure airline by travel agents and is the perennial winner of the Consumer Choice Award. Customers can look forward to starting their vacation off in style with award-winning inflight service, which features a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, tea and coffee and non-alcoholic beverage service; together with a buy on board menu of light meals and snacks (including kids' choices) inspired by Food Network Canada Celebrity Chef, Lynn Crawford. Sunwing customers also benefit from the assistance of the company's own knowledgeable destination representatives, who greet them upon arrival and support them throughout their vacation journey.

For all media enquiries, please contact:

Rachel Goldrick
Senior Corporate Communications Manager
Sunwing Vacations
1-800-387-5602 | [email protected]