TORONTO — Air Canada Vacations is offering Costa Rica-bound families an added perk in the form of a free stay for kids ages 12 and under.

Clients booking a Deluxe Room at the 3.5-star Hotel Villas Playa Samara with ACV will receive a ‘free eat and stay’ for the first child.

This all-inclusive beachfront property, which is part of ACV’s Privileges program, offers suites and one- and two-bedroom villas that can accommodate up to six guests. There are also two restaurants, including buffet and à la carte options, two bars, one large swimming pool, games room, complimentary use of bicycles and a variety of activities and entertainment. Plus, the resort offers extra inclusions for honeymooners and wedding groups.

Guests staying at Villas Playa Samara will receive preferred room location, early check-in and late checkout, free Internet and three guaranteed à la carte dinners.

The resort is located approximately two hours from Liberia International Airport. ACV offers weekly winter service into the destination out of Montreal and three times weekly winter service out of Toronto onboard Air Canada Rouge. Weekly service during the summer is also available out of Toronto.

With the ACV&ME loyalty program, travel agents who book hotels, cruises and groups to any Sun destination will receive 600 points per room for packages of 7+ nights; 400 points per room for packages of 3-6 nights; 600 points per stateroom for air and cruise packages; and 300 points per passenger for Group bookings.