[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines Family-friendly hotel with a water park and free breakfast ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1547/b8de3671.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1547/68ce0ea0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily continental breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1547/817ad83d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1547/b87bb71f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1547/be620fcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines, families enjoy fun and relaxation. Start with a free breakfast buffet, then head to the indoor pool with a waterslide. Enjoy the poolside bar, Castaways Grill, and the arcade room for entertainment. 5.6 ## Popular amenities - - - Room service - Bar - Breakfast included - Pool ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 8 - Oct. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=1547&PinnedHotelID=1547&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=1547&PinnedHotelID=1547&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 9 - Oct. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=1547&PinnedHotelID=1547&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=1547&PinnedHotelID=1547&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=1547&PinnedHotelID=1547&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=1547&PinnedHotelID=1547&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - 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204 sq ft - Sleeps 5 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1547/bf8d1832.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator HDTV Sofa bed - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1547/e08c61e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator HDTV Sofa bed - 204 sq ft - Sleeps 6 - 1 King Bed ![Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1547/f04bbe92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub, Poolside (1 Bedroom) ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator HDTV Sofa bed - 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[Visit our Urbandale travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Urbandale.dx7223) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.65103%2C-93.69805&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WUEKXCGlXIyEQRhirOw6UOrGCSQ=) 5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322 ### What's nearby - Merle Hay Mall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Drake University - 9 min drive - 7.7 km - Living History Farms - 9 min drive - 11.1 km - Iowa Events Center - 12 min drive - 11.9 km - Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 12.3 km ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 30 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min walk - ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬20 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines Family-friendly hotel near Iowa Gold Star Military Museum Located close to Buccaneer Arena, Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines provides free continental breakfast, a water park, and a poolside bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Castaways Grill, the on-site restaurant. In addition to an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide - Free self parking - Wedding services, meeting rooms, and a TV in the lobby - A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and a vending machine - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All 166 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property. 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Mercy Area by IHG Downtown Des Moines - Pool - Free airport shuttle - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.0 Very good 1,006 reviews CA $140 CA $156 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=18835&PinnedHotelID=18835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Free RV/bus/truck parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends - A bar/lounge - A poolside bar - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - Castaways Grill ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Children's pool - Gym - Indoor pool - TV in common areas - Water park - Waterslide ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Children's pool - In-room crib - In-room microwave - In-room refrigerator - Indoor pool - Laundry facilities - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) - Soundproofed rooms - Water park - Waterslide ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Gift shop/newsstand - Laundry facilities - Vending machine ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Wedding services ### Business services - 24-hour business center - Computer station - Conference center (10,000 square feet of space) - Meeting rooms ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Assistive listening devices - Braille/raised signage - Elevator - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible business center - Wheelchair-accessible gym - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible pool - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 2 floors - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Ballroom - Banquet hall - Local culture and ecosystem education - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Free crib - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Limited room service - Microwave - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Free local calls - Heating - Iron/ironing board - LED lighting - Recycling - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available Late check-out subject to availability ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Renovations and closures The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: - Hot tub ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 30 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day Free cribs are available on request at the property ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham) Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Ramada Tropics Ramada Tropics Des Moines Ramada Tropics Resort Ramada Tropics Resort Des Moines Tropics Resort Des Moines Ramada Ramada Des Moines Ramada Hotel Des Moines Ramada Tropics Hotel Des Moines Ramada Tropics Resort / Conference Center Des Moines Iowa Ramada Tropics Resort Moines Urbandale Ramada Tropics Resort Moines Ramada Tropics Moines Urbandale Ramada Tropics Moines Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines Hotel ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines? > As of Oct 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines on Oct 12, 2025 start from CA $98.42, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Hotels-Ramada-Tropics-Resort-Conf-Center-By-Wyndham-Des-Moines.h1547.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines located? > Set in Urbandale, this family-friendly hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Buccaneer Arena, Iowa Gold Star Military Museum, and Des Moines Community Playhouse. John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Iowa Hall of Pride are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines Reviews 5.6 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 5.8 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Amenities ### 6.2 Staff & service ### 5.6 Eco-friendliness ### 5.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 111 8 - Good 102 6 - Okay 118 4 - Poor 115 2 - Terrible 167 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlan Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The pool is great, and the staff is always friendly. The rooms are clean and nice too. I thinks its a great hotel for the price! The pool will definitely keep us coming back! ##### Marlan Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### monica Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Low price for a great place with a lot of amenities. ##### monica Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Kelsi Oct 7, 2025 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This hotel was a catfish. Very loud and oddly shaped. The room was passable, the water was cold never had warm showers, it also was weirdly humid in the room with the ac on. ##### Kelsi Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Yolanda Aug 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Besides rude people who don't work it the hotel it was very pleasant. ##### Yolanda Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Morgan Marie Sep 4, 2025 Stay a lot. Wish they would do more with the park ##### Morgan Marie Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lois Sep 12, 2025 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Just got here. Plan on staying 3 days looks like tgey are quite shorthanded. But very pleansat! ##### Lois Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hecliana Aug 16, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Is good ##### Hecliana Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Denise Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Let me preference this by saying we knew going in it was a day of facility the little ones loved it and knew no better if you're looking for an affordable option this is it and the restaurant was fine and the staff was very nice. ##### Denise Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juan Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice place to stay People were friendly and welcoming. Facilities look in good conditions. ##### Juan Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Michael Aug 15, 2025 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities The indoor waterpark is fun if you have kids but I would otherwise pass on the hotel as it had many subpar features such as a very limited breakfast, no hot water, and a leaky toilet. ##### Michael Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jerry Aug 6, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities The water park is nice because my kids love to swim. We were there for 3 nights and i beer the kids swam for 12 hours. I wish the arcade was cheaper but it was okay. Had some plumbing issues but overall a good stay. ##### Jerry Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Esther Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Was nice hotel little outdated in room curtains are very worn but overall room was clean. Breakfast was good nothing special waffles and cereal along with fruit and granola bars. Was disappointed Sunday when went down to breakfast early Sunday to watch Vikings game in the breakfast area(which is the bar in the hotel) asked to turn on tv(which were working sat morning) but was told they don't come with the breakfast area and the bar people won't be there until 11 to turn them on. 😔 will probaly stay again if in area the kids love the pools just needs some updating in rooms. ##### Esther Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle May 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Book this hotel for the pool, it was great! Location of the hotel was good. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7cebb904-ce03-448a-928f-e208efbc0b34-1748381992775.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Michelle Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Judy Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities The pool area was fantastic and loved that they had lifeguards on duty. So much fun! The downside is that the rooms need much updating. It was difficult to find plug ins for phones/electronics. Carpets were worn but all around it was a good place to stay with kids. ##### Judy Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryan Jun 24, 2025 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Great value for the price. Super cheap and impressed by indoor water park. Will stay again. Breakfast isnt much but didnt expect much for 80 bux a night ##### Bryan Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Elissa Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities I would NOT stay here again. Property is very run down- doors molding, paint coming off walls, holes in the ceiling, rust on fixtures, not many outlets to charge electronics. Pool staff were inconsistent in implementing “rules”. Arcade is remotely run, so issues can’t be addressed immediately. Their “FREE Continental” Breakfast was disappointing to say the least. ##### Elissa Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Yvonne Aug 12, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness The pool was fun, large slides closed. Staff are friendly, but TVs in room didnt work and did not get addressed when asked. Didn't spend much time in the room anyway though. Beds were very comfy. ##### Yvonne Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Candice Aug 16, 2025 The promptness of the staff. My tv wasn't irking and someone got on it immediately ##### Candice Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Patty Sep 2, 2025 Disliked: Amenities The room we booked was supposed to have a pull out couch but it was just a regular couch. We had to have a kid sleep on the floor. There were no extra blankets, bedding or pillows. Luckily we had one in the car. ##### Patty Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Renee Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service It was nice. Clean. ##### Renee Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### chris Jul 20, 2025 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities Not a bad place , especially for kids, but their onsite bar and restaurant are never open when you want them to be, and the restaurant didn’t even have an active liquor license to serve drinks. Rooms were clean and nice ehough ##### chris Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Tayler Sep 8, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Mold all the way around the pool liner. Short staffed, so some water amenities not able to be used. Dead crickets on the second floor. Overall, Very disappointed. ##### Tayler Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Erika Aug 8, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness This hotel allows pets and the room smelled like dogs. The mateless was also bad. It’s was dipping and made for bad sleep. ##### Erika Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jessica Aug 31, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities The hot tub jets did not work. The room I reserved said it had a couch bed it was just a regular couch. The WiFi or the tv did not work ##### Jessica Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Robbie Aug 17, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities The room is dirty. Bathroom is gross and there’s no hot water and the telephone didn’t work. ##### Robbie Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [NH Collection Madrid Gran Vía](https://www.expedia.ca/Madrid-Hotels-NH-Collection-Madrid-Gran-Via.h919841.Hotel-Information) > > [Athens Tower](https://www.expedia.ca/Athens-Hotels-Athens-Tower-Hotel.h74817199.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Calgary](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels.d178245.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Monroe](https://www.expedia.ca/Monroe-Hotels.d6059245.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotel King Saron Club Marmara](https://www.expedia.ca/Loutraki-Agioi-Theodoroi-Hotels-Hotel-King-Saron.h3804645.Hotel-Information) > > [Bay Club Hotel & Marina](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Bay-Club-Hotel-Marina.h2514.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel X Toronto, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Hotel-X-Toronto-By-Library-Hotel-Collection.h19822661.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Happy Valley - Goose Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Happy-Valley-Goose-Bay-Hotels.d57836.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Fort McPherson](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-McPherson-Hotels.d10674.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Grand-Palladium-Vallarta-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h569235.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Vancouver](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels.d178315.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Jamaica](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Jamaica-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d88-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) ### Flights > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Johannesburg (JNB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/jnb/winnipeg-to-johannesburg) > > [Flights from Cranbrook (YXC) to Seattle (SEA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxc/sea/cranbrook-to-seattle) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Orlando (MCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/mco/calgary-to-orlando) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/fll/toronto-to-fort-lauderdale) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Nadi (NAN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/nan/vancouver-to-nadi) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Las Vegas (LAS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/las/toronto-to-las-vegas) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Istanbul (IST)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/ist/montreal-to-istanbul) > > [Shandong Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/Shandong-Airlines-Flights.cSC.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Athens (ATH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqt/ath/thunder-bay-to-athens) ### Cars > [SUV Car Rentals in Brampton](https://www.expedia.ca/SUV-Car-Rentals-In-Brampton.d6807-tSUV.Car-Rental-Guide-Class) ### Activities > [Things to do in Kelowna](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Kelowna.d3997.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [TELUS World of Science-Edmonton](https://www.expedia.ca/TELUS-World-Of-Science-Edmonton-Northwest-Edmonton.d6072163.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Fiji Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Fiji.d57.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [all inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations) ### Vacation Rentals > [Maple Ridge Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.ca/Maple-Ridge-Vacation-Rentals.d10581.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) ### General > [Visit Pensacola Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Pensacola-Beach.dx6677)