Signature Vacations announces new property in Dominican East

Toronto, ON–(Marketwired – June 07, 2016) – SignatureVacations is pleased to announce the highly anticipated opening of the new fivestar adults only 18+ Riu Republica. Offering a unique ambiance of modernelegance, the luxury all inclusive 24 hours resort welcomed its first guests onSaturday, June 4th.

Enjoying an enviable location on the white sands of ArenaGorda Beach in the Dominican Republic, the new resort is set in expansivetropical gardens, and boasts three large pools with spacious sun terraces.Couples and newlyweds alike are sure to appreciate the free Wi-Fi throughout,concierge service, modern fitness centre, Jacuzzi, steam bath, and a Renova Spaincluding a beauty parlour and massage service.

The hotel offers a variety of dining options includingthree à la carte restaurants: Tagliatella specializing in Italian classics,Kaori that serves up the best of Asian cuisine and Quisqueya, agrill-steakhouse by the pool — together with the resort’s main buffetrestaurant, La Altagracia, where guests can sample Dominican specialties atdinner. Riu Republica also features five bars, including Aquamar, (a swim-uppool bar) and a 24 hour sports bar where guests can enjoy refreshing cocktailsthroughout the day.

Vacationers can also take advantage of a wide range ofcomplimentary water sports as part of the daily entertainment program whichincludes windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling and an introductory diving lessonin the pool. The resort also offers easy access to several of the island’sworld-class golf courses nearby. For guests looking for an evening of fun, alively nightclub and nightly program of live music and shows are available.

Signature Vacations offers packages to Riu Republica allyear round from Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City. New for this summer,travellers from the West Coast can take advantage of twice weekly service fromVancouver (via Toronto). During the winter months, travellers can choose fromup to 19 different gateways across Canada; including daily departures fromToronto and Montreal.

Along with return flights on Sunwing Airlines, wheretravellers can relax and enjoy award-winning Champagne Service on route totheir destination together with a generous free 23kg checked baggage allowancefor the first bag, Signature Vacations guests also benefit from a host ofRIU-topia inclusions, including unlimited dining and drinks, discounts onselect excursions, in-room liquor dispensers and spa credit among others.