TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - April 30, 2015) - Residents of Val-d'Or, Quebec and its surrounding area will have a choice of two great Cuban destinations next winter, direct from their local airport.
Sunwing Airlines is re-introducing direct flights from Val-d'Or to Varadero and also launching a new direct flight from Val-d'Or to Holguin. Sunwing is the only Canadian tour operator to offer these routes from the Val-d'Or airport. The new routes will operate on Mondays, beginning December 21, to Varadero and on Tuesdays, beginning December 22, to Holguin.
As Canada's largest tour operator to Cuba, with the introduction of these new services, Sunwing will offer over 130 flights a week from gateways across Canada to many different destinations on the island. "Being the first to offer flights to sun destinations from Val-d'Or, we are excited to be returning with two routes next winter," said Sam Char, Executive Director of the Sunwing Travel Group, Quebec. "Given the popularity of the island among Quebecers, it made sense to increase our Cuba program from Val-d'Or.
"Cuba is a high demand destination for us. It offers a year-round mild and sunny climate, gorgeous beaches and many vacation choices in its diverse tourism regions. Additionally, vacationers this winter departing on these flights will also be able to experience some of our newest resorts that have recently opened in Varadero and Holguin."
"We are very pleased to learn that Sunwing is reintroducing two weekly flights from Val-d'Or to Cuba. Travellers from the region will surely appreciate the return of Varadero and the addition of Holguin as vacation destinations. We are delighted by the popularity of this service. It confirms without a doubt that people of the region truly enjoy being able to visit sun destinations without having to drive to an international airport. We wish Sunwing all the success in the world for their 2015/2016 winter season," noted the airport Executive Director, Louise Beaulieu.
Among Sunwing's extensive hotel selection in Cuba, the tour operator offers the Memories chain of hotels exclusively across the island. The company just announced the opening of Grand Memories Varadero. The hotel is the first within the popular Memories chain to carry the "Grand" distinction, indicating upgraded level of service, accommodation and amenities. Boasting 1,110 rooms and suites, the resort caters to all vacationers through its three unique sections: Family, Adults Only, and the upgraded Diamond Club section.
Also new and exclusive to Sunwing this spring is the adults only Memories Jibacoa, offering great dive packages and a lush tropical setting away from the crowds. Families will also want to consider Memories Varadero Beach Resort, part of the Sunwing Family Collection™ where there's a vast array of watersports and daily activities, as well as a supervised Kids and Baby Club and comfortable accommodations.
Sunwing offers another Memories property in Holguin, the Memories Holguin Beach Resort. Located on a pristine beach amidst lush foliage and surrounded by sprawling pools, the hotel offers spacious rooms and a host of all-inclusive amenities and services. There are supervised children's activities, appearances by famous kids' characters, and a teen lounge. Capitalizing on its idyllic and romantic beachfront setting, the expansive resort also offers professional wedding planners for brides and grooms-to-be and planning services for honeymoons and other special occasions.
A week staying at the Memories Holguin Beach Resort is available from $1275 (taxes included) per person and is based on double occupancy departing from Val-d'Or on January 5, 12 and 19.
For more information on vacations to Cuba, visit www.sunwing.ca or contact your local travel agent.
About Sunwing Vacations
All Sunwing Vacations packages include award winning Sunwing Airlines' Champagne Service, which features a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, hot towel service, Hot & Fresh Bistro Meals™ served with a choice of wine at lunch and dinner, and complimentary in-flight entertainment, including first run movies and a generous 20 kg free baggage allowance. For just $50 more per flight segment, travellers can upgrade to Sunwing's Elite Plus service, which features advance seat selection, complimentary headsets, separate check-in at a majority of airports, advance boarding, 30 kg baggage allowance, priority baggage handling, and extra legroom seats.
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