TORONTO — There’s no reason why residents of Northern Ontario should have to suffer through another cold and dreary winter. Sunwing Vacations has just announced the introduction of a new flight service from Sudbury to sunny Punta Cana, starting weekly on Thursdays from Dec. 22, 2016.

“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. “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, featuring 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.

Also available is Sunwing’s Splashworld resort, Memories Splash Punta Cana, which is home to the Caribbean’s largest on-site water park. Alternatively, travellers can book the adults-only CHIC Punta Cana, known for its day-to-night party ambiance.

For more information go to sunwing.ca.