The new five-star, adult-oriented resort invites guests to experience elevated all-inclusive luxury along Barbados' renowned Platinum Coast.

TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2026 /CNW/ -- WestJet Vacations is expanding its Caribbean offering with the addition of Royalton Vessence Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort. The new sophisticated, adult-oriented retreat is nestled along the sun-kissed shores of Barbados' Platinum Coast.

Blending artistic design with serene island elegance, the 220-room resort offers an elevated escape where guests can unwind by turquoise waters, savour Caribbean-inspired flavours and enjoy thoughtfully curated experiences designed for relaxation and renewal.

Resort highlights include:

• 220 elegantly designed rooms and suites, including swim-out and Diamond Club™ accommodations
• 13 dining venues featuring international, French, Asian fusion, Italian, Indian, Mexican and Caribbean-inspired cuisine
• Four bars, including a swim-up bar, social bar and rooftop Diamond Club™ lounge
• Two pools, including one exclusively for Diamond Club™ guests
• Daily activities, evening entertainment and a late-night swim experience
• Non-motorized water sports, kayaking, fitness classes and wellness activities
• The Royal Spa, offering massages, beauty treatments and a hydrotherapy circuit at an additional cost
• 24-hour room service and all-inclusive dining and beverages

Located in Holetown, the resort is steps from luxury boutiques and curated lifestyle experiences, allowing guests to discover the vibrant character of Barbados beyond the resort. Grantley Adams International Airport is approximately 35 minutes away.

WestJet Vacations remains committed to offering Canadians more opportunities to experience thoughtfully selected resorts across the Caribbean, with vacation packages designed to make planning a memorable island escape seamless.

For more information or to book, travel advisors are encouraged to visit the WestJet Vacations Travel Agent Portal.

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About WestJet Vacations 

WestJet Vacations is committed to offering guests exceptional value on flexible vacation packages, including a wide assortment of all-inclusive vacations, and a seamless travel journey, from the research and booking phase to the flight experience and time in destination. The Canadian tour operator offers great travel deals and featured offers on vacation packages to a wide variety of destinations and carefully curated resorts across the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico, with convenient flight service from several airports. WestJet Vacations is part of Sunwing Vacations Group, home to the largest vacation brands in North America and the vacation division of the WestJet Group. For more information, please visit WestJetVacations.com. 

SOURCE Sunwing Vacations Group