From eco-parks and rainforests to hidden bays and historic capitals, NexusTours connects Sunwing travellers to the region’s most memorable, culture-rich adventures.
Lounging poolside and sinking your toes into the sand are essential vacation pleasures, but if you’re craving more from your getaway, NexusTours helps you go beyond the ordinary. As Sunwing’s trusted in-destination partner, NexusTours connects more than two million Canadians each year to curated experiences across the Americas and the Caribbean—each one celebrating local culture, protecting the environment, and creating memories that last.
Experience the essence of Mexico at two of its most iconic eco-parks. Explore underground rivers and cenotes at Xel-Há by day, then immerse yourself in the spectacular Xcaret México Espectacular by night — a celebration of Mexico’s vibrant culture and soul.
Few places capture the heart like Havana. Glide through its streets in vintage convertibles, explore colonial plazas, and visit Hemingway’s favorite haunts. Guided by passionate locals, this tour transforms Cuba’s history, music, and artistry into a living story.
Where turquoise waters meet emerald canopies, adventure unfolds in Costa Rica’s Tenorio National Park. Hike to the mesmerizing Río Celeste waterfall, encounter sloths in their natural habitat, and indulge in a traditional Costa Rican meal. End with a sensory journey through coffee, cacao, and sugarcane, an ode to the Pura Vida lifestyle that defines Costa Rica.
Sail through paradise on route to the breathtaking island of Saona Island off the coast. Begin with a serene cruise along the lush Chavón River before heading to Saona Island, where you can bask in the turquoise waters, savour local Dominican flavours and unwind on pristine shores straight out of a postcard.
At Chukka Ocean Outpost, adventure meets authenticity. Ride on horseback into the sea, zipline over sparkling waters, snorkel in a colourful coral reef, or drift downriver on a bamboo raft. Every moment of this action-packed excursion reveals the vibrant rhythm and natural beauty of Jamaica—vibrant, soulful, and full of life.
Sail aboard a luxury catamaran through the turquoise expanse of Balandra Bay in Los Cabos. Pass the iconic Mushroom Rock, encounter playful sea lions, and discover secluded beaches where the desert cliffs embrace the sea. This perfect day in Baja provides an unforgettable fusion of serenity and spectacle.
Wherever your journey leads, from Caribbean shores to desert skies, NexusTours brings together innovation, passion, and local expertise to transform every trip into something truly spectacular. Contact your travel advisor to add a NexusTours experience to your Sunwing vacation package or visit nexustours.com.
Form meets function: These pieces prove that good design always travels well.
Blundstone Originals #2501 Boots
All-day comfort meets understated cool in these dark brown leather classics, with a pop of toffee in the side panels. Designed with a patented shock-protection system, they’re made for travellers who want one pair that works everywhere, from cobblestone streets to countryside trails.
Canadian-designed and built to last, this sleek suitcase features an aerospace-grade shell that expands for extra packing space. Durable 360° spinner wheels and a thoughtfully organized interior make every journey a little smoother.
A lesson in understated luxury, these genuine pebbled-leather zip pouches keep smaller travel essentials in place. Use one for toiletries and the other for tech cords, accessories or supplements.
Vibrant and sturdy, this three-piece set from CRAM is made with premium recycled nylon, breathable mesh tops and heavy-duty YKK zippers. Try them once and you’ll wonder how you ever packed without them.
These noise-cancelling headphones combine immersive sound with a design-forward, sculptural silhouette. They’re perfect for tuning out airplane hums or zoning into a favourite podcast mid-flight.
For the hotel room or red-eye flight, Lunya’s washable silk sleep mask is a sensory upgrade—breathable, soft and indulgent. Slip it on and even jet lag feels a little more luxurious.
This chic trio includes a passport holder with a hidden AirTag pocket, a matching luggage tag and a clear pouch for liquids or cords, all crafted with supple yet durable vegan leather. — $65, ca.beistravel.com
Your guide to the biggest cruise, hotel and tour savings hitting this year’s Black Friday.
Black Friday isn’t just for TVs and air fryers anymore. It’s become prime time to lock in next-year adventures at serious savings. Whether you’ve been eyeing an expedition cruise, a European river sailing or a sun-soaked beach escape, some of these offers are bigger and better than ever.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of the standout deals across resorts, cruises, tours and more.
Sandals and Beaches have rolled out what they’re calling their biggest Black Friday sale yet. Travellers can get up to 65% off luxury accommodations, plus stackable perks: up to US$1,500 in instant booking credits, a US$200 spa credit on 5+ nights, a US$300 air credit on 7+ nights, and even a free night at select resorts. The offer runs for a limited time and applies across the Caribbean portfolio, including couples-only Sandals and family-friendly Beaches properties.
Royalton Resorts – Unbeatable Black Friday pricing on 2026 getaways
Royalton Resorts is leaning into advance planners with a new Black Friday sale on 2026 stays across its Caribbean and Mexico properties, including Royalton, Planet Hollywood and Mystique Resorts. The campaign promises “massive discounts on dream getaways,” including deals on Diamond Club™ suites, but the exact percentages vary by resort, season and room category – so this one’s best shopped via a trusted advisor or the brand’s site for your dates.
One of Cancun’s buzziest new openings, AVA Resort Cancun, has joined the Black Friday fray with an offer that’s very much “new-kid-on-the-block trying to impress.” Travellers can save up to 55% off, and a five-night stay unlocks US$1,000 in resort credits per room, round-trip transportation, kids and teens staying free, early check-in/late check-out, a hydrotherapy circuit visit, and more. If you want to be among the first to stay at a headline-making property, this is a strong value play.
Excellence is running a broad Black Friday campaign across its adults-only and family-friendly properties in Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. With promo code EARLYBLACK, guests can save up to 59% off non-refundable rates for 2026 stays at resorts including Excellence Riviera Cancun, Excellence Playa Mujeres, Excellence Punta Cana, Excellence Oyster Bay and sister brand Finest. It’s a solid chance to lock in suite-level stays at resorts that rarely discount this deeply outside Black Friday.
In Mexico and Los Cabos, Sandos Hotels & Resorts has launched a Black Friday “Big Sale” with up to 35% off, plus layered perks like two kids staying free, US$550 in resort credit, an extra 10% Sandos4U loyalty bonus, interest-free payment plans for some markets and a welcome gift. The promo code RESORT25 applies at Sandos Playacar, Sandos Caracol, Sandos Cancun and Sandos Finisterra for bookings through December 2, 2025.
TAFER Resorts – up to US$2,500 resort credit + kids free
TAFER’s luxury Mexican collection – including Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancun – is leaning into value-adds. During the Black Friday sale, travellers can snag up to US$2,500 in resort credits and, at Garza Blanca Cancun, up to two kids stay and eat free, depending on room category. The brand is pushing early access, so many of the best dates will go quickly for 2026 travel.
The Hard Rock all-inclusive properties in Mexico and the Caribbean, including Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana and Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos, are advertising an Early/Black Friday sale with up to 55% off and “kids stay free” at select resorts. The offers vary by property, but if you’ve been eyeing a music-themed family escape with lots of built-in entertainment, this is the time to price it out.
Hyatt is taking a broad approach this year with a Cyber/Black Friday sale that covers more than 750 properties across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America. World of Hyatt members can save up to 30% off, while non-members receive slightly lower discounts (typically around 20–25%). The deal applies to stays from November 20, 2025 through April 30, 2026, with a booking deadline of December 11, 2025. Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection is also participating, with up to 40% off select all-inclusive resorts — a strong option if you’re eyeing AMR Collection-style brands like Secrets, Dreams and Zöetry.
Marriott’s Black Friday/Cyber sale runs November 25 to December 2, 2025, and it’s one of the easiest promos to take advantage of if you’re already a Bonvoy member. Travellers who book through the Marriott Bonvoy app can save up to 25% off, while members booking on the website get 20% off. The offer covers stays between November 30, 2025 and February 22, 2026 across most Marriott brands — from Courtyard and Westin to W Hotels, St. Regis and more. Individual properties may offer deeper reductions around the 30–40% range, but the headline is a clean, globally valid discount that covers everything from city stays to beachfront resorts.
Virgin Voyages is back with its now-signature Black Friday/Cyber Monday offer: buy one Sailor, get the second 80% off, which effectively works out to 40% off for two on most itineraries, plus up to US$400 in bar tab credit depending on the length of the cruise. The promo applies broadly, including new 2027 Alaska sailings from Seattle and Vancouver, Panama Canal routes and Eclipse Voyages.
Royal Caribbean – up to US$1,000 instant savings + combinable Kids Sail Free
Royal Caribbean is running a Cyber Week/Black Friday promotion with up to US$1,000 in instant savings per stateroom, tiered by sailing length and cabin category, on departures from November 2025 onward. On many dates, you can layer this with a Kids Sail Free offer on select sailings of three nights or longer, making family cabins particularly attractive. This one covers a wide range of itineraries, from Perfect Day at CocoCay to Europe and Alaska.
Celebrity’s Black Friday preview is a good fit for couples and groups. The line is offering 75% off the second guest’s cruise fare, up to US$800 in additional savings per stateroom and an extra US$100 bonus savings on Caribbean sailings, including the new Celebrity Xcel. Some third, fourth and fifth guests can sail free on select itineraries, making suite life much more attainable for families.
Norwegian has labelled this its “biggest sale of the year”: travellers get 50% off all cruises, plus the return of the Free at Sea package, which can include unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi and more. On top of that, current Black Friday language mentions up to US$1,000 in onboard credit per stateroom on applicable sailings. The offer covers the fleet, including the new Norwegian Aqua and soon-to-launch Norwegian Luna.
Carnival’s Black Friday Early Saver Sale is built around sharp lead-in pricing and low deposits: 2-for-1 deposits, up to US$50 in onboard credit, free room upgrades and up to 40% off cruise rates on sailings through April 2028. It’s classic Carnival – lots of dates, lots of short Caribbean and Mexico runs, and plenty of value for families and first-time cruisers.
Hurtigruten – up to 50% off Norway’s Coastal Express
For something completely different, Hurtigruten has launched a Black Friday sale with up to 50% off its legendary Norwegian Coastal Express itineraries – including the full 12-day roundtrip and shorter northbound/southbound segments – on departures from December 2025 through October 2026. The brand’s newer, premium Signature Voyages (North Cape Line and Svalbard Line) are also in the mix with up to 25% off. If Northern Lights or slow coastal travel have been on your list, this is a rare chance to book at a serious discount.
Uniworld – 12 Days of Christmas event with up to 50% off
Luxury river line Uniworld is bringing back its 12 Days of Christmas event starting on Black Friday. Each weekday for 12 days, a new offer drops – ranging from up to 50% off popular cruises to free trip extensions and waived solo supplements on select sailings in Europe, Egypt, South America and Asia. It’s a bit of a “check daily” situation, but a good one for flexible travellers willing to jump when the right itinerary appears.
Avalon Waterways, Globus & Cosmos – “From Here to Anywhere” sale
The Globus family of brands has packaged its Black Friday promotions into a single “From Here to Anywhere” sale across river cruises and guided tours. For Avalon Waterways, that means savings of up to US$5,200 per couple on select 2026 cruises, with free air and free prepaid gratuities on some departures. Globus tours are offering up to US$1,350 off per couple and up to 30% off select Globus Escapes itineraries, while Cosmos has savings of up to US$550 per couple on value-focused tours.
Toronto-based G Adventures has launched a month-long Black Friday sale with up to 30% off more than 400 trips departing through April 30, 2026, plus additional 10% discounts on over 500 trips for travel between May 1 and August 30, 2026. The sale covers everything from family-friendly Costa Rica and Peru itineraries to classic small-group “18-to-Thirtysomethings” adventures and polar expeditions.
Beyond packages, Exoticca’s Black Friday campaign also reads like a global tour brochure on sale: the company has dropped prices by up to 70% on all destinations, with additional weekly “Hot Deals” that spotlight a rotating cast of best-sellers (think Egypt & Nile, Japan, South Africa, Italy, etc.). The discounts apply to departures through 2026, with limited inventory at the lowest fares.
If you prefer coach touring with most logistics handled, both Globus and Cosmos have layered Black Friday discounts that mirror the river-cruise offers above. Globus is advertising up to US$1,000–1,350 off per couple on select 2026 tours worldwide and 30% off a set of Globus Escapes itineraries in Europe and beyond, while Cosmos trips come with up to US$550 off per couple, depending on destination and date.
Toronto may be deep in hibernation by December, but one downtown hotel is determined to pull travellers and locals back out of it – in the best way. Ace Hotel Torontohas launched an entire season of winter happenings, anchored by the return of its rooftop Winter Chalet pop-up and, yes, actual outdoor curling overlooking the city.
From December 2 through February 28, the hotel transforms its rooftop bar, Evangeline, into a cozy indoor-outdoor chalet experience complete with twinkling lights, warming cocktails, blankets and fire pits. The star: a brand-new Lot 40 outdoor curling rink that lets you play a match set against the Toronto skyline. Thirty-minute sessions are free and operate on a first-come, first-served basis – ideal for travellers looking for a fun, spontaneous winter activity between meals and museums.
Those who prefer to spectate (or sip) can linger inside with seasonal drinks, curated snacks and the kind of hygge-leaning ambiance that makes you forget you’re several storeys above the city streets. Evangeline is also debuting a cocktail lineup designed for cold-weather comfort, courtesy of bar manager Aaron Hatchell. Expect aromatic flavours, mulled wine, a classic hot toddy and a “Smooth O-pear-ator,” a non-alcoholic pear-and-winter-spice cocktail. Reservations for the bar are highly recommended.
Fireside Workshops, Design Collabs, and a Festive DJ Series
Within the hotel, Ace has programmed a full slate of festive events:
Wreath-Making With Philia Flora
December 16, 6–8 p.m. Create your own wreath using seasonal botanicals at this hands-on workshop led by Toronto floral designer Philia Flora. Tickets will be available via the Ace website.
Jingle Bell Hop Holiday Takeover
December 20, 10 p.m. A one-night holiday bash with festive cocktails, cosy beats and a playful, over-the-top holiday aesthetic — think DJs, dancing and winter-themed indulgence. Tickets ($10) are now on sale.
Cool Intentions: A New Year’s Eve Party at The Lobby
December 31, 10 p.m.–2 a.m. Ace Hotel’s NYE celebration takes over the Lobby bar for a night of music, cocktails and a low-key-cool atmosphere. Early bird tickets ($25, then $40) are now available.
Alpine Noir: NYE at Evangeline
December 31, 10 p.m.–3 a.m. For a more elevated option, Evangeline hosts Alpine Noir, a high-altitude celebration with DJ sets, photobooths, dance-party energy and a fashionable dress code. Tickets include bubbles at midnight plus access to the new DJ booth overlooking Toronto’s skyline. Early bird tickets start at $120.
Twinkling squares, centuries-old traditions and the scent of mulled wine in the air — if you’re craving a festive getaway, these are the holiday markets worth travelling for in 2025.
Dates:14 November – 26 December 2025 Few cities do nostalgia quite like Vienna in December. At Rathausplatz (featured in our header image), strings of lights droop from towering trees, children swirl around the ice rink, and vendors hand out warm punsch in ceramic mugs. Come for the atmosphere — stay for the vanilla-scented pastries and beautifully crafted ornaments.
Dates:29 November 2025 – 6 January 2026 Prague feels made for Christmas. In the shadow of its Gothic towers, the Old Town Square fills with carollers, wooden stalls and the glow of one of Europe’s most impressive holiday trees. Don’t miss a warm trdelník, rolled in cinnamon sugar and served piping hot.
Dates:8 November 2025 – 1 January 2026 Budapest’s most beloved market blends old-world charm with festive creativity. Browse handmade ceramics, sip spicy mulled wine and tuck into hearty favourites like goulash served in a bread bowl. As the sun sets, the surrounding buildings light up with cascading illuminations.
Dates:17 November – 23 December 2025 Set beneath the dramatic spires of Cologne Cathedral, this market delivers pure holiday spectacle. More than a hundred red-roofed stalls sell everything from artisanal woodwork to gingerbread hearts, while the city’s giant Christmas tree anchors the scene.
Dates:28 November 2025 – 4 January 2026 Brussels stretches its celebrations across the city centre, creating a lively trail of more than 250 chalets, light projections and a charming Ferris wheel. It’s also the perfect place to sample seasonal Belgian treats: think warm waffles, speculoos and rich hot chocolate.
Dates:26 November – 24 December 2025 Often called the Capital of Christmas, Strasbourg’s centuries-old market unfolds across the city’s half-timbered old town. Expect glowing lanterns, Alsatian specialties and some of the most beautifully decorated streets in Europe.
Dates:15 November 2025 – 3 January 2026 With ice rinks, cosy pop-up markets and canals draped in fairy lights, Amsterdam turns into a winter postcard. The city’s neighbourhood markets are especially charming — smaller, more local, and perfect for browsing with a warm stroopwafel in hand.
Dates:22 November – 27 December 2025 Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town becomes a storybook come to life each winter. Expect a traditional village square, twinkling lights against medieval stone walls, and steaming mugs of glögi (Nordic mulled wine). Rumour has it, this was home to Europe’s first public Christmas tree.
