b'Vacation BetterTip #737Celebrating a special occasion? Add-on one of the social packages by RIU to enjoy extra inclusions and special amenities Exclusively available as part of the Signature Collection by Sunwing, RIU Hotels and Resorts welcome families, wedding parties and groups of friends alike with luxurious properties in some of the most desirable locations across the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. Consistently popular among Canadian travellers, RIU Hotels and Resorts offer a host of exclusive RIU-topia perks when group travellers choose to book their stay with Sunwing. These unique value-added benefits include:In-room liquor dispensers In-room safesUnlimited reservation-free dining at specialty20% discount on select local excursionsrestaurants Signature Hour from 4 p.m.-5 p.m.In-room mini-bars, re-stocked daily Complimentary Wi-Fi access*Welcome cocktails Spa credits (applies to select treatments, may vary per hotel)Unlimited international drinks *Restrictions may applyWhats new at RIU?New looks, new experiences Several popular RIU properties have been renovated over the past year to offer guests enhanced experiences, from modernized accommodations to added activity offerings. Riu Emerald Bay in Mazatln, Mexico opened a brand-new resort section in October 2019, with 312 modern guestrooms, a new restaurant and lounge bar, a RiuLand kids club and a Splash Water World water park with numerous water slides.Vacationers staying at either Riu Guanacaste or Riu Palace Costa Rica can also enjoy unlimited access to a new on-site water park, the first Splash Water World for RIU in Costa Rica which opened in November 2019.Riu Ocho Rios in Jamaica also debuted an on-site water park in November 2019 in addition to fully refurbished facilities, a revamped pool area with two swim-up bars and a DJ booth, a new teen area and modernized guestroomsall of which now offer free Wi-Fi. In September 2020, another popular resort on the islandRiu Montego Baywill re-open after renovations as an adults only property.Top-rated family resort Riu Vallarta re-opened its doors in late November 2019 following extensive renovations and modernizations. The resort now features a contemporary style inspired by the Art Deco era with refurbished guestrooms, an updated pool area Hotels & Resorts P R E M I U M including a swim-up bar with ocean views and three new dining venues.Value-added extras and up to 8th adult travels free for groups at participating RIU Hotels & Resorts. (see pages 26-28 for more details) Also in Mexico, top-rated luxury resort Riu Palace Riviera Maya completed a $40 million refurbishment and modernization project in late 2019. The property now features a sleek style, updated guestrooms with tropical dcor and a new Italian restaurant that groups EARN up to 8X STAR Points can try with unlimited reservation-free dining. Guests looking to focus on their fitness can work up a sweat at the new RiuFit area while In addition to RIUs Partner Club Points!(see pages 14-15 for more details) kids in the group have a blast at the updated RiuLand kids club featuring a bigger pool and new slides.68'