TORONTO — Sunwing Vacations will offer new flights from Winnipeg to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo next winter.

The direct flights from Winnipeg to Ixtapa will operate weekly on Thursdays from Dec. 11, 2014 until April 2, 2015. Sunwing offers a wide selection of Ixtapa vacation packages for families, couples, wedding groups and more.

The Azul Ixtapa Resort, part of Sunwing’s exclusive Family Collection, is a beachfront oasis that features many family-friendly perks such as ‘Kids Stay, Play & Eat Free’ deals, spacious rooms for families, a supervised kids clubs, and more. This Sunwing Smile Resort offers a theme park for kids with engaging programs for all ages, interactive games, and a separate kids pool.

Travellers can also book the all-inclusive Barcelo Ixtapa Beach. Situated on the Pacific Coast of Mexico right on Palmar Beach, Barcelo Ixtapa Beach is a long-time favourite among Canadians. It features three pools, including a kid’s pool and a supervised kids club.

Sunwing currently offers direct flights to Ixtapa from several Canadian gateways, including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, and Edmonton.

A one-week, all-inclusive vacation to Azul Ixtapa Resort starts from $1,285 plus $385 taxes per person, based on double occupancy, departing from Winnipeg on Jan. 8, 2015.