TORONTO — Signature Vacations is now selling the Riu Palace St. Martin as a 24-hour all-inclusive resort beginning this winter season.

The operator is also offering packages including direct flights from Ottawa for the first time this winter, in addition to travel options from Toronto and Montreal.

Combining personalized attentive service, superior accommodation and a broad range of amenities with an incomparable beachfront setting on Anse Marcel – a natural reserve that features exotic fauna and flora, crystal-blue waters and silky white beaches – the Riu Palace St. Martin offers quality accommodation to suit a number of tastes, says the operator.

Families will appreciate the daily kids club, dedicated children’s pool section and varied activities program; while active couples and singles can take part in varied water sports including snorkelling and scuba diving, Aqua Gym and state-of-the-art fitness facilities. Plus with an on-site spa, infinity pool, lavish suites, daily champagne breakfasts and choice of informal and à la carte dining across three restaurants it’s designed for honeymooners or those simply looking to unwind and be pampered in a tropical beach setting.

Signature Vacations customers also benefit from a host of exclusive RIU-topia features such as unlimited international drinks, unlimited dining at specialty restaurants, in-room liquor dispensers, spa credits and discounts off popular excursions.

A week’s stay at the Riu Palace St. Martin is available from $1,145 per person plus $370 taxes based on double occupancy of a Junior Suite Gardenview from Dec. 11, 2014. The package includes return flights from Toronto.