It also comes as no surprise that IBEROSTAR has 4 hotels selected in the top 25 best all inclusive hotels in the world according to the Trip Advisor 2014 Travellers’s Choice awards. You are made to feel like a star at an IBEROSTAR resort!

IBEROSTAR are known for their excellent cuisine and often stage events with Master Chefs and put on cooking shows. Their drive for innovation also includes an ongoing program of renovation at their resorts and continual improvements in services such as the fitness and kid’s programs.

There are three categories of IBEROSTAR Hotels:

• Grand Collection - Luxurious, adults only hotels with the highest levels of service (including butler service) and offering gourmet dining.
• Premium Gold Hotels - Upscale family hotels which are all-suites and provide excellent amenities and services
• Premium Hotels - Quality hotels that are great for families and couples alike and which still offer superior service

Of particular interest to Canadians fleeing the winter cold - IBEROSTAR Hotels are found throughout Cuba, Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. They are on all the best beaches in all the most popular destinations, and whether you are looking for adults only luxury, a fun family experience, a spa and wellness getaway or a golf vacation – there is an IBEROSTAR hotel that’s perfect for you. And all IBEROSTAR resorts in Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic provide FREE WiFi.

• Cuban destinations include the historic cities of La Habana (Havana) and Trinidad, the archetypal beach locations of Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Coco and Cayo Los Ensenachos - plus lively Varadero.
• In Jamaica you can stay with IBEROSTAR in bustling Montego Bay.
• Mexican destinations include glitzy Cancun, the diving paradise of Cozumel and the golden sands of the Riviera Maya on the Caribbean coast. And their newest resort is in beautiful Riviera Nayarit on the Pacific coast.
• IBEROSTAR resorts in the Dominican Republic are found in idyllic Bayahibe (La Romana) and the ever popular Puerto Plata and Punta Cana.

You will find IBEROSTAR properties offered by all the major Canadian Tour Operators – Transat Holidays, Nolitours, Air Canada Vacations, WestJet Vacations, Sunwing Vacations and Sunquest. 

The IBEROSTAR Playa Pilar is in Cayo Guillermo on the North coast of Cuba. Opened in 2015, this is IBEROSTAR’s latest Cuban property and joins 10 other luxury IBEROSTAR resorts in Cuba. The perfect choice for a relaxing vacation, The IBEROSTAR Playa Pilar is right on a long stretch of one of Cuba’s finest beaches. Also known as ‘Playa Hemingway’ after the American writer, this heavenly white-sand beach is said to have inspired “The Old Man and the Sea”.

Cayo Guillermo is one of the most spectacular and best preserved islets in the Jardines del Rey archipelago in Cuba. Together with the surrounding islands it forms part of the Buenavista Biosphere reserve - home to a wealth of wildlife including spectacular pink flamingos. There are as many as 12,000 flamingos living in the park – the largest community of these birds in Cuba.

The island offers wild natural areas and the world’s second largest coral reef, which is 400km long. So it is a paradise for scuba divers and lovers of water sports at large. Playa Pilar itself has 15 metre high sand dunes and is ranked as one of the top 25 landscapes of this type in the world.

The trail network will help you explore the island or you can explore the natural terrain by jeep. Cayo Guillermo Dolphinarium is located in the south within the nature park, and this is the seventh (and latest) dolphinarium opened in Cuba.

There is always perfect weather in Cayo Guillermo!  In this slice of heaven, sun is guaranteed all year round. The water by the shore is always warm and, due to the lack of wind or ocean currents, there is virtually no swell.

Cayo Guillermo is the perfect destination to get away from it all and forget about stress and routine. Just lie down on a lounger in the white-sand beach and stare at the mesmerising crystal-clear water, protected from the sun by a generous coconut tree and rocked into slumber by the sea breeze. You will only have to think about what cocktail to sip or what book to read.

Located on Playa Pilar beach, the 5 star IBEROSTAR Playa Pilar offers:

• 482 rooms in 15 buildings or bungalows
• A range of room types: - Double, Double Sea View, Family Rooms, Junior Suites and Suites. There are10 swim out suites with private pool.
• 5 pools, a children’s pool and Waterpark
• A buffet restaurant plus 4 specialty restaurants (Mediterranean, Gourmet, Japanese, Italian)
• One of the most exclusive spas in Cuba with sauna, hot springs, beauty salon, barbershop, cosmetic face and body treatments, custom massage, yoga, tai chi and more.
• Fitness room, aerobics classes and dance classes, yoga.
• Watersports including catamaran, water bicycles, windsurfing, kayaking, scuba diving plus activities like tennis, beach volleyball, football and basketball.
• Nightly entertainment, shows and live music
• Mini Club for kids aged 4 – 12 years

The IBEROSTAR Playa Mita is in Riviera Nayarit on the Pacific Coast of Mexico – where you can experience authentic Mexcan arts and culture. IBEROSTAR’s latest Mexico property, opened in December 2013, is making waves for its private beach and Four Diamond Service. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Western Sierra Madre Mountains, the IBEROSTAR Playa Mita offers spectacular views.

Riviera Nayarit enjoys a year-round tropical climate and provides a backdrop of vibrant skies, emerald mountain views, rich vegetation and endless golden beaches. Two tourist gems are hidden just five and ten minutes away: the coastal town of Punta de Mita, and the surf town of Sayulita - where you can bargain for great buys on Mexican jewellery and art.

Dive in the deep blue Pacific Coast waters to explore coral reefs, tropical fish and fascinating marine mammals.  You can enjoy Whale watching tours as hundreds of Humpbacked whales visit Banderas Bay each year between November and April. There is also a wide selection of adventure-based tours and excursions for people of all ages - from zip lines to swimming with dolphins, and from Jeep safaris in the Sierre Madre Mountains to a picture-perfect sailing adventure, followed by a mouth-watering meal under a starlit sky.

Located on Litibu beach, the 5 star IBEROSTAR Playa Mita offers:

• 452 rooms: 118 double standard Tropical view, 200 double standard Ocean view, 18 double standard Spa Room, 29 Beach-front walk out JS, 91 Ocean Front Junior Suites, 2 Presidential Suites
• Free WiFi in rooms
• 3 magnificent pools, including a swim up bar and water park for kids
• 4 a la carte restaurants : Gourmet, Japanese,Steak House and Mexican, 1 buffet and 1 snack-grill and 8 bars. The restaurants are inspired by international cuisine and famous Mexican seafood dishes
• The Litibu Golf Club, one of the top golf courses in Riviera Nayarit, which combines breathtaking oceanfront views and green surroundings extending more than 362 yards
• Activities included in your stay like kayaking, water aerobics, beach volleyball, ping pong, non-motorized watersports and windsurfing
• Spa, shopping area, gym, library, tennis courts, games room, disco and theatre
• The Lucy Kids Club for kids aged 4 – 12 years

The IBEROSTAR Hacienda Dominicus was listed in the top 25 of the Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the World. For lovers of the Dominican Republic its location in La Romana gives you the chance to combine a perfect beach location with a visit to the historic capital city of Santo Domingo. It is also right on the doorstep of Saona Island within a beautiful National Park.

IBEROSTAR Hacienda Dominicus is now accessible from Punta Cana as well as La Romana airports. Thanks to the new ‘El Coral” highway from Punta Cana airport to La Romana, this hotel can be reached from Punta Cana in 45 minutes. Meaning you now have more flight options to get there!

This dream Caribbean beach resort for couples and families is found near the quaint fishing village of Bayahibe and it is ideal for lazy days spent on the powdery white sand beach, snorkeling or sailing adventures to nearby islands. Untouched natural beauty is right next door in the Eastern National Park, which encompasses Saona Island, and which is home to 112 different bird species. Bayahibe's beach is a true paradise for watersports like snorkeling, windsurfing, and scuba diving, to name a few.

Located on Bayahibe beach the 5 star IBEROSTAR Hacienda Dominicus features:

• 502 elegant rooms, surrounded by exotic tropical gardens.
• 3 impressive pools, one of them especially dedicated to sport activities
• A phenomenal international buffet including a cooking show plus four a la carte restaurants showcasing Mexican, Japanese, gourmet, and steakhouse cuisines. The Hacienda Dominicus Hotel is also home to several themed bars as well as an Internet Cafe.
• A modern spa providing five rooms for treatments, jacuzzis, and much more
• The Lucy Kids Club for kids aged 4 – 12 years
• Watersports and a PADI Certified Scuba Centre
• Live shows and music