MONTREAL — Air Canada Vacations’ partnership with Elite Island Resorts will be a “vital contributor” as ACV expands its Sun product line.

“Air Canada Vacations’ collaboration with Elite Island Resorts has allowed us to bring our trade partners and clients exceptional, all-inclusive properties in Antigua, St. Lucia, Barbados and the Grenadines,” said Nino Montagnese, Managing Director, Sun Markets, Air Canada Vacations. “Packages to these destinations coincide nicely with our flight network which is constantly growing to accommodate new routes, and increased capacity and frequency to popular destinations in the Caribbean.”

In Antigua, ACV offers packages to The Verandah Resort & Spa; St. James’s Club & Villas; Pineapple Beach Club; Jolly Beach Resort & Spa and Galley Bay Resort & Spa with year-round, as well as increased seasonal service, out of Toronto onboard Air Canada.

“We are particularly pleased with the recent updates at the all-inclusive Pineapple Beach Club,” added Montagnese. “This beachfront resort underwent a US$4 million renovation propelling it to four-star, adults-only status offering excellent rates and value for travel agents’ clients.”

Galley Bay is a 4.5-star, adults-only, all-inclusive boutique property located on a secluded stretch of beach, ideal for wedding vacations. The Verandah Resort & Spa and St. James’s Club & Villas and are both four-star, all-inclusive, beachfront properties good for weddings and families, and the three-star, all-inclusive Jolly Beach Resort & Spa offers a free stay for kids and access to a golf course in nearby Jolly Harbour.

In Saint Lucia ACV offers packages to St. James’s Club Morgan Bay with seasonal service out of Montreal onboard Air Canada and year round, as well as increased seasonal service and capacity, out of Toronto onboard Air Canada Rouge. St. James’s Club Morgan Bay is a four-star, all-inclusive, beachfront resort located close to popular points of interest including Gros Islet, Rodney Bay and the capital city of Castries. It is an ideal property for families.

In Barbados, ACV offers The Club, Barbados Resort & Spa with seasonal service out of Montreal onboard Air Canada Rouge and year-round service out of Toronto also onboard Air Canada Rouge. The Club is a four-star, adults-only, beachfront property located on Barbados’ West Coast which provides convenient access to shopping, bars and restaurants, and entertainment outside of the resort.

And in the Grenadines ACV offers the 4.5-star, all-inclusive Palm Island Resort & Spa located on a private, 135-acre island. The Grenadines is an extension of ACV’s service to Barbados offering clients a connecting flight to Union Island followed by a boat transfer to Palm Island Resort & Spa.

Agents will receive two per cent bonus commission plus 3X ACV&ME points when they book and quote their own group. ACV&ME loyalty points are earned for every group, air and hotel package or cruise booking and can be redeemed for Aeroplan Miles, travel vouchers or VISA cash cards.