AIC Hotel Group Packages from $2,219 CAD | Hard Rock & UNICO Resorts | April - October 2026

⏰ If you've been eyeing AIC Hotel Group's portfolio of premium Hard Rock Hotels, AVA, and UNICO properties, Transat just released competitive pricing that makes these upscale experiences surprisingly accessible.

These AIC Hotel Group packages start at $2,219 CAD per person for six nights at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, with all packages including Air Transat flights, airport transfers, all-inclusive accommodation, plus your checked bag and carry-on. You're choosing between six different 5-star properties (and one 4.5-star) spanning Mexico's Riviera Maya, Cancún, Riviera Nayarit, and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic—all featuring upgraded room categories from Deluxe Gold Rooms to Caribbean Suites to Luxury Collection accommodations. Departure dates run April through October 2026, covering spring, summer, and fall travel windows where these premium brands deliver rock-and-roll energy (at Hard Rock properties) or sophisticated boutique luxury (at UNICO and AVA).

Why These AIC Hotel Group Packages Stand Out

AIC Hotel Group operates as a collection of premium all-inclusive brands that sit above mainstream resorts in quality, design, and service—but below the ultra-luxury price points of Ritz-Carlton or Four Seasons properties. Hard Rock Hotels deliver exactly what the brand promises: rock-and-roll theming, extensive music memorabilia, excellent sound systems in rooms, multiple pools with DJ energy, and that party atmosphere families and groups love without crossing into spring break chaos. AVA Resort Cancún brings contemporary design, adults-oriented sophistication, and oceanfront positioning. UNICO 20°87° represents the boutique luxury tier with just 448 rooms, personalized service, locally-inspired cuisine, and that intimate resort experience where staff remember your name by day two.

These AIC Hotel Group packages deliver genuine value by bundling premium properties with flights, transfers, and baggage—eliminating the separate booking headaches and hidden costs that sabotage resort vacation budgets. At $2,219 for Hard Rock Riviera Maya, you're getting six nights at a legitimate 5-star property with Deluxe Gold Room accommodations, all-inclusive meals and drinks, rock-themed entertainment, and those Hard Rock brand touches (music memorabilia, Body Rock fitness, Rock Spa). Independent travelers trying to replicate this package—booking flights separately, arranging airport transfers, paying for comparable rooms during the same dates—would struggle to match that pricing once Air Transat's $30+ per bag fees get added and you're paying retail rates for everything instead of tour operator bulk pricing.

What separates these packages from typical Mexico resort deals is the room category calibration. You're not getting entry-level rooms—Hard Rock Cancún includes Deluxe Lagoon View Kings, Punta Cana features Caribbean Suites with sofa beds, AVA Cancún delivers Ocean Front Kings, and UNICO offers Luxury Collection Alcoba accommodations. Those upgraded room categories typically cost $50-150 more per night than base rooms at the same properties, yet these packages price them competitively with what budget brands charge for standard accommodations. For couples or families wanting more space, better views, or enhanced amenities, that room category upgrade delivers tangible value that transforms the resort experience.

Offer Breakdown

All prices are per person in Canadian dollars based on double occupancy for 6 or 7 nights all-inclusive, with taxes and fees included. Packages include round-trip Air Transat flights, airport transfers, accommodation, one checked bag, and one carry-on.

Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya

$2,219 CAD per person | May 27, 2026 (Wednesday departure) | 6 days Deluxe Gold Room King Bed | 5-star rating | All-Inclusive Lowest-priced AIC Hotel Group package Riviera Maya beachfront with rock-and-roll theming

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun

$2,339 CAD per person | May 27, 2026 (Wednesday departure) | 6 days Deluxe Lagoon View King Bed | 5-star rating | All-Inclusive Upgraded room with lagoon views versus standard categories Cancún Hotel Zone location with shopping and nightlife access

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana

$2,409 CAD per person | September 8, 2026 (Tuesday departure) | 6 days Caribbean Suite King Bed & Sofa | 5-star rating | All-Inclusive Suite accommodations with separate living area Casino on property for gaming enthusiasts

AVA Resort Cancun

$2,419 CAD per person | October 20, 2026 (Tuesday departure) | 6 days Ocean Front King | 5-star rating | All-Inclusive Contemporary design, adults-oriented atmosphere Direct oceanfront positioning versus lagoon or garden views

UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya

$2,549 CAD per person | September 1, 2026 (Tuesday departure) | 6 days Luxury Collection Alcoba King | 5-star rating | All-Inclusive Boutique luxury property with just 448 rooms Personalized service, locally-inspired cuisine, intimate atmosphere Highest-quality AIC Hotel Group experience in this collection

Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta

$2,879 CAD per person | April 11, 2026 (Saturday departure) | 7 days Deluxe Room Double Beds | 4.5-star rating | All-Inclusive Pacific Coast location in Riviera Nayarit Only 7-night package (others are 6 nights) Family-friendly with double bed configuration

What's Included:

Round-trip Air Transat flights, airport transfers, all-inclusive accommodation (meals, drinks, activities), one checked bag, one carry-on per person, upgraded room categories as specified

What's NOT Included:

Spa services, premium dining experiences (may have upcharges at select restaurants), tours and excursions, casino gaming (at Punta Cana), premium alcohol brands (some restrictions may apply), gratuities (typically included but verify), travel insurance

Why Book Through Boarding Pass Travel

We help you choose between Hard Rock energy and boutique UNICO luxury. A $330 price difference between Hard Rock Riviera Maya at $2,219 and UNICO at $2,549 doesn't just reflect cost—it represents fundamentally different resort philosophies. Hard Rock properties bring party atmosphere, rock-themed entertainment, DJ pool energy, and that social buzz families and groups love—you're experiencing Mexico through the lens of music culture and high-energy fun. UNICO delivers the opposite: intimate 448-room boutique property where personalized service, locally-inspired cuisine, and sophisticated atmosphere appeal to couples or travelers who've outgrown the "bigger is better" mega-resort mentality. We know AIC Hotel Group's portfolio and can tell you which property genuinely matches your vacation vision—rock-and-roll energy or refined luxury, social buzz or intimate tranquility, family-friendly action or adults-oriented sophistication.

We decode the room category advantages these packages deliver. "Deluxe Gold Room," "Caribbean Suite King Bed & Sofa," "Ocean Front King," and "Luxury Collection Alcoba" sound impressive, but what do those actually mean in terms of size, location, views, and amenities compared to base-level rooms at the same properties? A Deluxe Lagoon View at Hard Rock Cancún might add 100 square feet plus better views versus standard Deluxe Rooms, justifying the slight price premium. The Caribbean Suite at Punta Cana includes separate living areas with sofa beds, making it viable for families or groups sharing costs. Ocean Front positioning at AVA means waking to Caribbean waves instead of pool or garden views three floors up. We've worked with clients at these properties and know which room upgrades deliver material improvements versus which are marketing fluff that doesn't enhance your actual vacation experience.

We navigate the timing considerations most Mexico travelers miss. These AIC Hotel Group packages span April through October with very different implications for each travel window. April represents ideal weather before summer heat intensifies—Hard Rock Vallarta at $2,879 for April 11 delivers premium Pacific Coast experience during optimal conditions. Late May packages (Hard Rock Riviera Maya and Cancún on May 27) catch the sweet spot after spring break but before June summer rush. September-October departures (Punta Cana September 8, UNICO September 1, AVA October 20) sit squarely in hurricane season, which means potential weather risks offset by lower crowds and better pricing—but you need appropriate insurance coverage. We walk you through which dates genuinely work for your risk tolerance, weather preferences, and whether you're traveling with kids on school schedules versus flexible couples.

You get protection designed for premium package investments. These AIC Hotel Group packages represent $4,500-5,800 per couple for travel 2-7 months away, with premium brands meaning you're investing more than budget Cuban or Dominican resorts. Six-night packages (most of this collection) give you less margin for error if arrival delays or issues eat into your vacation time. Hurricane season travel (September-October departures) requires weather-related insurance coverage. Understanding whether your specific package has flexible modification policies versus locked-in non-refundable terms affects your financial risk. We're TICO-registered and ensure you have travel insurance covering scenarios causing Mexico vacation cancellations: medical emergencies, family situations, work conflicts, weather events affecting September-October travel, and the specific concerns of booking premium all-inclusive properties where your prepaid investment is larger than budget alternatives.

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IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Prices valid on new individual bookings only for select packages and departure dates as indicated (April 11, May 27, September 1, September 8, and October 20, 2026). All prices are per person in Canadian dollars (CAD) based on double occupancy. Subject to availability at time of booking. Packages include round-trip Air Transat flights in Economy Class, airport transfers, all-inclusive accommodation for 6 nights (Hard Rock Vallarta is 7 nights), one checked bag, and one carry-on per person. Room categories as specified: Deluxe Gold Room, Deluxe Lagoon View, Caribbean Suite, Ocean Front, Luxury Collection Alcoba, or Deluxe Room Double Beds. All properties rated 5-star except Hard Rock Vallarta (4.5-star). Not combinable with any other offers. Not applicable to groups, air only, or à la carte accommodations. Travel agency fees may apply. For full descriptions and terms and conditions, refer to transat.com. We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance including medical coverage, trip cancellation protection, and hurricane/weather coverage for September and October travel dates.

DISCLAIMER:

Flights operated by Air Transat and packages offered by Transat Tours Canada Inc., registered as a travel wholesaler in Quebec (reg. #754241) and Ontario (reg. #50009486). For Quebec residents: no contribution to the Compensation Fund for Customers of Travel Agents (FICAV) will be charged for travel services purchased in 2025. You will see the contribution amount on your invoice followed by a corresponding refund. Boarding Pass Travel is a TICO-registered travel agency (TICO #50025969) based in Ontario, Canada. Prices, availability, and resort details are accurate at time of posting but subject to change. We are not responsible for errors or omissions. All bookings subject to supplier terms and conditions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring they have valid passports (with 6+ months validity beyond return date), required documentation for travel to Mexico and Dominican Republic, and meet all entry requirements. Tourist cards may be required for Mexico. Hurricane season runs June 1 - November 30—travelers booking September and October departures should consider weather-related risks and appropriate insurance coverage.