(Toronto, ON) - This winter, Sunwing Vacations is giving residents of Northern Ontario another reason to leave the cold behind with the introduction of a new flight service from Sudbury to Punta Cana, starting weekly on Thursdays from December 22, 2016, just in time for travellers to get away for Christmas.

One of the tour operator’s most popular resort destinations, Punta Cana is situated along the palm-studded sandy shores of the Dominican Republic, where travellers can enjoy kayaking and snorkelling in azure waters or discover the coffee plantations and lush jungle inland on jeep safaris.

Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing Vacations commented, “We are pleased to be providing a flight service to Punta Cana for our customers in Sudbury for the coming season. Our vacation packages have been consistently well received by travellers in the region for many years, and we are certain that Punta Cana will prove a popular winter sun escape this year.”

The news was also welcomed by Terra Glabb, Director of Business Development for the Greater Sudbury Airport who added "Travellers from the Greater Sudbury community have embraced Sunwing’s sun destination service over the last 10 years and will be delighted to have the opportunity to connect to Punta Cana this upcoming winter. We’re thrilled to once again partner with Sunwing and look forward to another successful season."

Sunwing Vacations offers a wide variety of resorts in Punta Cana catering to all tastes. Friends and couples may choose to stay at one of Sunwing’s adults-only Relax Resorts™ for indulgent perks such as welcome cocktails, unlimited à la carte dining and discounted spa treatments. Sunwing’s SMILE Resorts™ offer families a host of exclusive benefits including Kids Stay, Play and Eat FREE deals, special teen pricing and complimentary kids clubs.

Sure to appeal to vacationers of all ages, Sunwing’s Splashworld® resort, Memories Splash Punta Cana, is home to the Caribbean’s largest on-site water park. Guests will also appreciate the numerous reservation free à la carte dining options, kids club with character visits from Toopy and Binoo™ and nightly entertainment program.

Where Las Vegas’ sass and style meets Miami’s South Beach cool in a captivating tropical setting, adults-only CHIC Punta Cana offers a day-to-night party ambiance. Guests are sure to also appreciate the resort’s gourmet restaurants, stylish bars, opulent spa and expansive pool complex with central island DJ stage.

A week at Memories Splash Punta Cana is available from $1195 plus $475 taxes per person based on two people sharing a Deluxe Room on an all inclusive basis and departing from Sudbury on January 5, 2017.

For more information or to book, visit www.sunwing.ca or speak to your local travel agent.