Barcelo Bavaro Palace Punta Cana - 5*

Deadline to book: November 1st, 2025

Endless fun in a tropical paradise surrounded by palm groves awaits you at Barceló Bávaro Palace. Let the sound of the gentle waves lead you to a beautiful white-sand beach. Bávaro Beach is one of the most popular in Punta Cana. This tropical setting is an invitation to spend the day outside, whether it's in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea or on the greens of The Lakes Golf Course. Riddle fans must try the on-site Escape Room. If you would like to have access to the hydrotherapy U Spa area and the fun Pirate’s Island Water Park, get the Premium Level exclusive advantages. These little extras will please everyone in your family! The Barceló Bávaro Palace also offers spacious family accommodations for a fun time together. Featuring an outside whirlpool in every Suite or Junior Suite, you can easily unwind from the comfort of your room.
 
If you are hungry, this resort's restaurants have you covered thanks to a wide variety of à la carte restaurants. Enjoy tasty tapas and Spanish cuisine at La Fuente, delicious seafood at El Coral, or a classic steakhouse meal at Santa Fe Restaurant. After dinner, challenge your friends to a bowling game or try your luck at the casino. Luxury resort Barcelo Bavaro Palace has everything you need to find your own vacation pace!

Carretera Bavaro Km 1, Playa Bavaro, Higuey, Dominican Republic, 2330115 km From Punta Cana International Airport

Barcelo Bavaro Palace via Transat Vacations - 5*
Package includes: Direct flights, airport transfers at destination and all-inclusive hotel stay

Deadline to book: November 1st, 2025


Pack your bags for a sun-soaked getaway this March Break 2026 with exclusive pricing for couples, families and friends!

Fly direct with Transat Vacations and stay at the stunning Barcelo Bavaro Palace Punta Cana where everything is included—meals, drinks, entertainment, and more.


✈️ Direct flights with Transat Vacations
🏨 All-inclusive stay at Barcelo Bavaro Palace Punta Cana - 5*
📍 Departing from Ottawa: March 13th to 20th, 2026
📍 Departing from Montreal: March 13th to 20th, 2026 OR March 14th to 21st, 2026

📍 Other Canadian gateways available—contact me for pricing! 


Limited spots available—secure yours today! 

If you are interested in alternate dates and or departures cities, please contact Anita Milne at:

Office: 613-703-2776

Direct: 613-340-5351

Email: anita@gravitate.travel

Web: www.gravitate.travel

Pricing & Flight Details

*Please note that flights are subject to change*

Local Departure Taxes:
You are traveling with Transat so all departure taxes are included with your package 

Baggage Includes: 1 Personal item, 1 CarryOn and 1 Checked (<50 lbs)


MONTREAL DEPARTURES - March 13th to 20th, 2026

13Mar26 - Depart Montreal @ 07:05 arrive Punta Cana @ 11:30 via TS398

20Mar26 - Return Punta Cana @ 12:50 arrive Montreal @ 17:20 via TS399


Superior Room - March 13th to 20th, 2026

Single Occupancy @ $3490

Double Occupancy @ $2554

Triple Occupancy @  $2419

Child (age 2-11) @ $1825


Junior Suite - March 13th to 20th, 2026

Single Occupancy @ $3616

Double Occupancy @ $2617

Triple Occupancy @ $2482

Quad Occupancy @ $2410

Child (age 2-11) @ $1861


Family Room - March 13th to 20th, 2026

Double Occupancy @ $2617

Triple Occupancy @ $2482

Quad Occupancy @ $2410

Child (age 2-11) @ $1861

****Above rates are per person, in CAD, and include $525 taxes/fees


MONTREAL DEPARTURES - March 14th to 21st, 2026

14Mar26 - Depart Montreal @ 07:05 arrive Punta Cana @ 11:30 via TS398

21Mar26 - Return Punta Cana @ 12:50 arrive Montreal @ 17:20 via TS399


Superior Room - March 14th to 21st, 2026 

Single Occupancy @ $3742

Double Occupancy @ $2797

Triple Occupancy @ $2662

Child (age 2-11) @ $2068


Junior Suite - March 14th to 21st, 2026 

Single Occupancy @ $3859

Double Occupancy @ $2869

Triple Occupancy @ $2725

Quad Occupancy @ $2653

Child (age 2-11) @ $2104


Family Room - March 14th to 21st, 2026 

Double Occupancy @ $2869

Triple Occupancy @ $2725

Quad Occupancy @ $2653

Child (age 2-11) @ $2104

****Above rates are per person, in CAD, and include $525 taxes/fees


OTTAWA DEPARTURES - March 13th to 20th, 2026

13Mar26 - Depart Ottawa @ 06:00 arrive Punta Cana @ 10:30 via TS830

20Mar26 - Return Punta Cana @ 22:55 arrive Ottawa @ 03:30 (next day) via TS831

Superior Room - March 13th to 20th, 2026

Single Occupancy @ $3914

Double Occupancy @ $2969

Triple Occupancy @ $2834

Child (age 2-11) @ $2249


Junior Suite - March 13th to 20th, 2026

Single Occupancy @ $4040

Double Occupancy @ $3041

Triple Occupancy @ $2906

Quad Occupancy @ $2834

Child (age 2-11) @ $2285


Family Room - March 13th to 20th, 2026

Double Occupancy @ $2869

Triple Occupancy @ $3041

Quad Occupancy @ $2834

Child (age 2-11) @ $2285

****Above rates are per person, in CAD, and include $520 taxes/fees


Important note regarding Ottawa Flights:

*You will have to check out of your room by noon on 20Mar26 but you will have full access to the resort until your time of departure from the resort to the airport.

Estimated departure time from resort: 7 pm 

*A late check out can be arranged at the resort during your stay. Cost is advised by and paid at the resort. *Pending availability*

Manulilfe Medical and Travel Insurance

**TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED**

EMERGENCY MEDICAL ONLY

NO MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE REQUIRED. FAMILY RATES ARE AVAILABLE.
UP TO $5,000,000 CDN IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL COVERAGE PLUS ACCESS TO MULTILINGUAL 24/7 TRAVEL ASSISTANCE FOR:

 
- Covered medical provider expenses including those of a hospital, physicians and nurses
- Toll-free assistance centre to provide assistance and managed care
- Have covered medical bills pre-paid where available
- Arrangement of air ambulance services when necessary and arranged by the Assistance Centre

This is a general summary only. For a full listing of benefits please read the policy as limitations and exclusions apply.

Benefit Summary

 Emergency Medical Up to $5,000,000 CAD 

 

 

PREMIUM PROTECTION PLAN 

The Manulife Premium Protection Plan is designed for residents of Canada who:
a) are covered with a government health insurance plan for the policy duration;
b) are age 74 or younger (at the time of purchasing the policy);
c) are travelling for a maximum of 30 days inclusive of any extension (including the date you leave on your trip and including the date you return home);
d) are listed as Insured Person(s) on the confirmation of coverage and
e) purchased the plan within 72 hours of making a deposit or initial payment on the trip travel arrangements.

Coverage includes Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption, Travel Disruption, Emergency Medical, Baggage Loss, Damage and Delay and Travel Accident. These benefits provide coverage for ACCIDENTS, INJURIES, UNEXPECTED ILLNESSES AND OTHER UNFORESEEN EVENTS that occur during the policy period unless the event or situation causing your claim is specifically excluded in the section WHAT DOES THIS POLICY NOT COVER?

• Family Rates available up to age 60
• No Medical Questionnaire required
• Cancel for Any Reason Benefit – 80% of Non-refundable amounts 7 days or more prior to departure, 80% of Non-refundable amounts capped at $2500, 6 days to 24 hours prior to departure.

This is a general summary only. For a full listing of benefits please read the policy as limitations and exclusions apply. 

 

Benefit Summary 

 Trip Cancellation Sum Insured 

 Trip Interruption Unlimited 

 Emergency Medical Up to $10,000,000 CAD 

 Baggage Loss or Damage Up to $1,500 

 Baggage Delay Up to $750 

 Flight Accident Up to $250,000 CAD 

 Travel Accident Up to $50,000 

ALL-INCLUSIVE

NO AGE LIMIT. FAMILY RATES AVAILABLE FOR UNDER AGE 60. THE ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAN OFFERS THE CONVENIENCE OF PURCHASING MANY COVERAGES IN ONE POLICY.
- No Medical Questionnaire required
- Unlimited Trip Interruption Coverage
- Baggage Loss, Damage - Up to $300 per item to a maximum of $1,500 for lost, stolen or damaged personal effects
- Baggage Delay - Up to $500 to buy necessary clothes and toiletries in the case of baggage delay
- Missed Connection - Up to $2,000 for same class transportation to catch up with the trip if your client's flight schedule changes, causing a misconnection, and up to $350 per day for up to 2 days for hotel and meal expenses
- Delayed Return - Up to $350 per day (to maximum of $3,500) for hotel and meal expenses if a covered risk prevents a scheduled return

This is a general summary only. For a full listing of benefits please read the policy as limitations and exclusions apply. 

 

Benefit Summary

 Trip Cancellation Up to Sum Insured

 Trip Interruption Unlimited

 Emergency Medical Up to $5,000,000 CAD

 Baggage Loss or Damage Up to $1,500

 Baggage Delay Up to $500

 Flight Accident Up to $100,000

 Travel Accident Up to $50,000

NON-MEDICAL ALL-INCLUSIVE

NO AGE LIMIT.
FAMILY RATES AVAILABLE FOR UNDER AGE 60.
THIS NON-MEDICAL PACKAGE PLAN IS FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A PACKAGE PLAN TO COMPLEMENT THEIR EXISTING TRAVEL EMERGENCY MEDICAL COVERAGE.

- Unlimited Trip Interruption Coverage
- Baggage Loss, Damage - Up to $300 per item to a maximum of $1,500 for lost, stolen or damaged personal effects
- Baggage Delay – Up to $500 to buy necessary clothing and toiletries in the case of baggage delay
- Missed Connection - Up to $2,000 for same class transportation to catch up with the trip if your client's flight schedule changes, causing a misconnection, and up to $350 per day for up to 2 days for hotel and meal expenses
- Delayed Return - Up to $350 per day (to maximum of $3,500) for hotel and meal expenses if a covered risk prevents a scheduled return

This is a general summary only. For a full listing of benefits please read the policy as limitations and exclusions apply.
 

Benefit Summary 

 Trip Cancellation Sum Insured 

 Trip Interruption Unlimited 

 Baggage Loss or Damage Up to $1,500 

 Baggage Delay Up to $500 

 Flight Accident Up to $100,000 

 Travel Accident Up to $50,000 

Terms & Conditions

***Terms & Conditions - Please read completely***


Due to COVID-19, inclusions in your vacation such as flight, hotel amenities services, excursions, ground transport etc. may be different than advertised, including being reduced or unavailable. By booking, you understand and accept the foregoing and you agree that Just Say Yes Destinations and Transat Vacations cannot be held liable for such changes.

 
It is the responsibility of the passenger to verify documentation requirements direct with the embassy or consulate of the country of travel. Customs and/or immigration officials can deny a person entry into their country at their own discretion. We strongly recommend travelling with a passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date. Log on to www.voyage.gc.ca for country information. Please be aware that different living standards and practices exist outside of Canada including by not limited to provisions of utilities, accommodations and services of all kinds. Deposits are non refundable and non-transferable. Change fees may apply. It is extremely important that all clients purchase out of country medical insurance. If you have a policy with your employer or credit card we strongly recommend that you review the inclusions and limitations. Please note that private out of country medical insurance does not cover cancellation of your trip. We strongly recommend that all clients purchase cancellation and interruption travel insurance. Just Say Yes! Destinations cannot be held responsible for any errors, omissions or mistakes on this form. Your reservation is subject to the rules and conditions of the tour operator. Air rates included in package is valid in S class, if not available at time of booking, extra charges will apply.


This booking is subject to Transat Vacations and Just Say Yes! Destinations terms and conditions as follows below. Upon receipt of the group contract, you are bound by the terms and conditions therein.

** All flight times and departures are always subject to change without notice up until the date of departure, so please check your departure time the day before your travel.

Please be aware that it is common for flight times at all hours of the day or night. Please also note that the designated flight time by the airline is not within our control and will be forwarded to you once they have been released by the operator.

Connector Flights:

All connection flight reservations booked with a carrier other than Transat (as per tour operator - Transat Vacations) are made at the risk of the consumers who hereby agree to assume the cost of any loss in the event of a change to the original flight schedules. Any changes or cancellations are subject to penalties as per the carriers terms and conditions and may supersede the Tour Operator / Just Say Yes! Destinations terms and conditions. The Tour Operator / Just Say Yes! Destinations cannot be held liable for damages or additional fees incurred by the consumer due to a missed flight connection.

Hotel Room

You are guaranteed the room category for which you have booked and paid for however, sometimes hotels over-sell themselves. In this event, they will upgrade you complimentary to their next available room category. It is also very important to note that room requests such as king size beds, adjoining rooms and location of the room will be submitted to the hotel on your behalf but are NOT guaranteed. These are allocated by the hotel upon check-in. Any and all hotel-related issues MUST be addressed with hotel management directly at the time of their occurrence as most often we can not assist with resolving such matters after your return and after the occurrence and especially if you did not bring it to their attention at the time. They are best equipped to satisfy your needs while you are there.

Final Payment:

Final payment is due on the date dated on your invoice. Any passengers who have not paid in full by this date can be cancelled without notice. It is your responsibility to pay your remainder on time. We reserve the right to cancel group space if you fail to comply with the payment schedule or other requirements outlined in this agreement. Penalties as outlined in this contract would apply.

Payment Details: - A non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of $150 per person is due upon booking

Final payment is due by January 6th, 2026

All payments must be received in the group before any travel documents can be released. Failure to pay by this date could result in cancellation of your booking.

Tickets / Documents

Tickets are normally released 1-2 weeks prior to departure.

No tickets will be released until Gravitate Travel and the tour operator has received all payments for the group.

It is solely the responsibility of the passenger to ensure that valid and proper documentation is obtained. Failure to provide valid documentation may result in denied boarding of the aircraft and cancellation of your flight arrangements without refund.

CHANGES
Change of departure date or return date prior to departure:
Passengers may be excluded from the group. Group rate may not be applicable, brochure prices & conditions may apply.

60 days or more - Loss of Deposit

Inside 60 days to 23 days prior to departure - 60% of the total cost per person including taxes, fees, and surcharges

Within 22 days from departure - Changes are not permitted (and as such will be recorded as a cancellation and therefore 100% loss of cost.)

Name changes:
60 days or more - $50 per change


Inside 60 days to 23 days prior departure - $100 per change


within 22 days from departure - Name changes are not permitted (and as such will be recorded as a cancellation and therefore 100% loss of cost.)

-- Changing all names on a file constitutes a cancellation



Cancellation Fees

60+ days prior to departure - Loss of deposit per passenger

59-30 days prior to departure - 60% of the total package cost per passenger including taxes, fees, and surcharges

29 days or less prior to departure - 100% of the total package cost per passenger including taxes, fees, and surcharges
** You are held liable for all penalties.


Travel Insurance:

Please also be advised that it is *HIGHLY* recommended for you to protect yourself with travel insurance when traveling outside of the province at time of deposit. Please advise sooner than later if you would like to purchase any trip cancellation or interruption insurance, as it is best to purchase while you are in good health, as they will not cover any pre existing conditions. Just Say Yes! Destinations offers Manulife Travel Insurance. All insurance rates are estimates and are only available for Ontario residents. Residents of other provinces must purchase insurance directly at Manulife Insurance. **TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED**

****Trip Cancellation Insurance and the Premium Protection Plan with the Cancel for any Reason component must be purchased within 72 hours of booking***

More rates and packages are available. Please contact us for more details. For more information on Manulife Insurance packages, please contact Anita Milne.

*The confirmation and policy # will be emailed to you once booked.

*It is advisable to purchase your insurance at the time of initial deposit to fully protect yourself.

*Cancellation penalties may apply for canceling your insurance policy.

More rates and packages are available. Please contact us for more details. For more information on Manulife Insurance packages, please contact Anita Milne.

*The confirmation and policy # will be emailed to you once booked.

*It is advisable to purchase your insurance at the time of initial deposit to fully protect yourself.