by Jen Mallia
Last updated: 12:20 PM ET, Thu August 20, 2026
After undergoing renovations to refresh guestrooms and revamp dining concepts and resort amenities, RIU Palace Peninsula in Cancun, Mexico, and RIU Palace Aruba in Palm Beach, Aruba, have welcomed guests back for “elevated all-inclusive" getaways.
Sunwing Vacations is pleased to offer stays at the newly reopened properties, ideal for couples or families, with refreshed accommodations, new dining concepts and enhanced amenities.
Both properties now feature Elite Club by RIU, which offers upgraded, exclusive amenities, including premium rooms and suites and areas reserved for Elite Club guests.
At RIU Palace Peninsula, refreshed culinary offerings include a new Asian restaurant, a Sports Bar serving à la carte American favourites, the new Tiki Taco taquería and an ice cream station. Two new relaxation pools have replaced the former jacuzzi. The Kulinarium gourmet restaurant, RIU Art and billiards are no longer available at the property.
Sunwing shares that RIU Palace Aruba’s culinary offering has also been refreshed with a new steakhouse, the American Country Sports Bar and restaurant, Pepe’s Food grill and Tiki Taco taco station. Guests can also enjoy a mixologist serving a daily signature drink. Families visiting RIU Palace Aruba will enjoy RIULand kids’ club and children’s pool with slides.
Note that as part of the resort’s updates, conference facilities and rooms featuring balcony jacuzzis are no longer available. Renova Spa services are now offered at the neighbouring RIU Palace Antillas.
Vacation packages to RIU Palace Peninsula and RIU Palace Aruba are available through Sunwing Vacations.
Full details, including applicable terms and conditions, are available through the Sunwing Travel Agent Portal.
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