United Vacations

United Vacations is the flight-plus-hotel package brand affiliated with United Airlines, operated in partnership with a leisure travel wholesaler. It sells bundled United flights plus hotel (and optional car rental, activities, transfers) at destinations across Mexico (Cancun, Cabo, Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta), the Caribbean (Aruba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, St Lucia), Hawaii, Europe, and select US cities. Packages earn full United MileagePlus miles on the flight portion plus bonus miles on select packages. Book via unitedvacations.com and activate ShopBack via the ShopBack United Vacations merchant page to earn cashback on eligible bookings at the current published rate.

Yes. United Vacations packages earn full United MileagePlus miles on the flight segments based on the fare class booked. Many United Vacations packages also earn bonus MileagePlus miles on the hotel and package total (typically 1,000-5,000 bonus miles per package depending on destination and length of stay). MileagePlus Premier status qualifies for elite bonus earning (Silver 7x, Gold 8x, Platinum 9x, 1K 11x on base flight miles). Enter your MileagePlus number at booking. Miles post 6-8 weeks after travel is completed. Cross-check package earn on unitedvacations.com.

United Vacations runs promotional windows including Wave Season (January to February) for peak next-year package bookings, Spring Break sales (February to March), Summer Family Travel sales (May to June), a Fall Escape sale (September to October), Black Friday (November 27, 2026), Cyber Monday (November 30, 2026), and a Holiday Getaway sale in December to January. Common promotions include hotel-nights-free (book 4 pay 3), airline-miles bonus (up to 25,000 bonus MileagePlus miles per package), and resort credits (USD 100-500 credit at select all-inclusive properties). Cross-check current promos on unitedvacations.com.

United Vacations packages carry a sliding-scale cancellation policy that varies by destination, hotel, and travel dates. Standard policy typically allows full refund minus USD 200-300 per person if cancelled 45+ days before departure, escalating to 100% penalty within 14-21 days. Some hotels enforce stricter non-refundable rules. Travel Protection Plans sold at booking cover most cancellation reasons for a fee; Deluxe plans typically include cancel-for-any-reason coverage with 75% recovery. Air-only components follow United Airlines' fare rules. Cross-check the specific package terms on the booking page. Trip Protection is separate from ShopBack cashback treatment.

United Vacations and Apple Vacations are both flight-plus-hotel package operators serving overlapping Caribbean and Mexico destinations. United Vacations restricts flights to United mainline plus codeshares, ideal for MileagePlus loyalists who want to accrue miles. Apple Vacations uses multiple airline partners (United, American, Delta, Southwest, JetBlue), giving more airport-hub flexibility. For a MileagePlus member with United hub access (EWR, IAH, ORD, DEN, SFO, IAD), United Vacations typically wins on earning. For non-loyalists starting from LAX, ATL, MIA, or a smaller airport with limited United service, Apple Vacations often prices lower. Cross-check both. Both are cashback-eligible via ShopBack where merchant pages are live.

United Vacations builds most packages using United mainline flights from major United hubs. EWR (Newark) is strong for Caribbean and Mexico packages with nonstop reach to CUN, MBJ, AUA, and PUJ. IAH (Houston) serves Mexico beach destinations with the shortest flight times. ORD (Chicago) covers both Caribbean and Hawaii via IAH or LAX connections. DEN (Denver) and SFO cover Hawaii nonstop. IAD (Washington Dulles) reaches Europe destinations. Non-hub US departures typically connect through the nearest United hub. Cross-check package pricing per departure airport since hub pricing typically beats connection pricing on the same overall itinerary.

United Vacations sells all-inclusive resort packages primarily to Mexico (Cancun, Riviera Maya, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta) and the Caribbean (Aruba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, St Lucia). Packages bundle round-trip United flights, transfers from the airport to the resort (usually shared shuttle; private available at premium), and the all-inclusive stay (meals, drinks, non-motorized water sports). Not included: motorized water sports, spa treatments, premium dining venues at some properties, gratuities (culturally expected USD 3-5 per staff interaction), and travel insurance. Cross-check what's actually included per resort on the booking page, since 'all-inclusive' definitions vary.

US citizens require a valid passport for all United Vacations international destinations (Mexico, Caribbean, Europe). Passport should have 6+ months validity beyond travel dates. Some destinations require additional documents: Dominican Republic requires a paid Tourist Card (often included in airline ticket price for scheduled service), Jamaica has no visa for US citizens under 30 days, Aruba and St Lucia are visa-free for US tourists. Hawaii domestic travel requires no passport (state ID or REAL ID sufficient). TSA REAL ID enforcement in full effect for domestic flights. Cross-check current US State Department destination advisories before booking. Enroll in Global Entry and TSA PreCheck for faster US airport transit.

Empty any pending United Vacations booking cart, then click through fresh from the ShopBack United Vacations merchant page to unitedvacations.com. Log in to your MileagePlus account to earn miles on the flight and any package bonus, complete the booking in the same browser session, and confirm the confirmation email. Avoid pasting unofficial third-party promo codes at checkout since they can break cashback tracking. Turn off ad-blockers during checkout. Cashback tracks on the paid package total for eligible bookings. Rates and eligible booking types vary; see the current published rate on the ShopBack United Vacations merchant page.

Yes. Any cancelled or refunded portion of your United Vacations package is voided from the ShopBack cashback total, since United Vacations only pays commission on completed packages. If you cancel within the sliding-scale window and receive a refund, the pending cashback will not confirm on the refunded amount.