MONTREAL – December 3, 2009 – Air Canada Vacations is pleased to announce its newest destination, Great Exuma in the Bahamas, with weekly non-stop Sunday flights from Toronto to Great Exuma starting on March 7, 2010.

Air Canada Vacations offers the intimate Sandals Emerald Bay resort. This first and only “All Butler” resort features a championship Greg Norman golf course, a Dermalogica® Red Lane® concept spa, a pro-grade tennis centre and a world-class marina.

Set around the tranquil turquoise waters and crescent shaped one-mile stretch of white sandy beach on Emerald Bay, travellers will live a luxurious experience. Couples can now book to the Caribbean Island for the ideal romantic getaway.

Book by April 30, 2010 for travel from June 1 to October 31, 2010 and take advantage of Air Canada Vacations’ Early Booking Bonus of $150 per person. You can also upgrade to Executive Class® service for $299 and enjoy free advance seat selection, complimentary meals onboard, priority airport check-in and baggage handling as well as the opportunity to earn up to 4,250 Aeroplan® Miles. For more information, visit aircanadavacations.com/agents.

Air Canada Vacations is a leading Canadian tour operator offering a wide assortment of leisure travel packages including cruises and tours. All packages include accommodation, Aeroplan Miles and roundtrip airfare aboard Air Canada and its Star Alliance partners. Repeat recipient of the Consumer's Choice Award for Best Travel Wholesaler, Air Canada Vacations services over 100 destinations in the Caribbean, Central & South America, Asia, Europe, and in the U.S. For more information, visit aircanadavacations.com.

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