MONTREAL — Hotel and resort review site Monarc.ca has tabulated the reviews and ratings from more than 135,000 Canadian travellers for its annual ‘Best of the Best’ list.
Monarc.ca has several review classifications including ‘Pro’ indicating reviews by Canadian travel agents.
The ranking of the most popular resorts and hotels is based on a comprehensive set of specific criteria, such as the overall appreciation of the establishment, restaurants, beaches, cleanliness and value for money, says Softvoyage’s VP Sales & Marketing, Dan Langevin.
Sun destinations included in the reviews are Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, D.R., Grenada, Guadeloupe, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Saint Lucia, St Maarten, and Turks and Caicos.
The 2017 results mark the eighth consecutive year Monarc.ca has ranked its most popular sun resorts and hotels. Here’s a look at the latest winners …
TOP 3 MOST POPULAR DESTINATIONS
- Mexico
- U.S.
- Cuba & Jamaica (tie)
BEST QUALITY VS. PRICE
- Azul Ixtapa Grand Resort, Ixtapa
- Riu Palace Peninsula, Cancun
- Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado, Samana and Excellence Playa Mujeres
BEST OVERALL EVALUATION
- Luxury Bahia Principe Sian Ka An, Riviera Maya
- Sunset Plaza Beach, Puerto Vallarta
- Riu Palace Peninsula, Cancun & Azul Ixtapa Grand Resort
BEST RESTAURANTS
- The Hideaway At Royalton Riviera Cancun
- Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
- Luxury Bahia Principe Sian Ka An, Riviera Maya
BEST BEACHES
- Royalton Cayo Santa Maria
- Beaches Turks And Caicos
- Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria
BEST FOR FAMILIES
- Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta
- Beaches Turks And Caicos
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Florida
BEST FOR COUPLES
- Riu Palace Costa Rica
- Sunset Plaza Beach, Puerto Vallarta
- Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas
BEST FOR SINGLES
- Breezes Resort, Nassau
- Hotel Playa Caleta, Varadero
- Celebration Suites, Kissimmee
BEST FOR SENIORS
- Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort, Anaheim,
- Couples Negril
- Sunset Beach Resort Spa And Waterpark, Montego Bay
