TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Time is running out for Canadians to escape to the tropics this winter at a price that won’t blow their vacation budget. It’s March Madness and Sunwing has gone mad by slashing prices up to 40% on select vacation packages. Beach lovers can trade in dreary skies for sun-soaked shores in some of the hottest destinations across the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. Winter departure dates are in high demand and availability at the most popular resorts and destinations is running out fast – travellers will want to take advantage of these incredible savings before Sunwing comes to their senses.

One popular resort included in the promotion is Riu Yucatan in Riviera Maya. The recipient of the TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence 2019, this beachfront oasis is just a short walk away from lively Playa del Carmen. Plus, travellers can take their budget even further with exclusive RIU®-topia inclusions like unlimited reservation-free dining, free Wi-Fi and in-room liquor dispensers.

Families planning an exciting winter getaway can enjoy endless fun in the sun for less at Grand Memories Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Guests benefit from unlimited access to one of the largest resort water parks in the Caribbean, located on site, or head next door to Royalton Punta Cana Resort and Casino to build sandcastles on the world-famous shores of Bavaro Beach. Vacationers can also test out the new VR Gaming and step into another world with the Oculus Quest headset at Grand Memories Splash.

Another popular property for families included in the sales is Sunwing favourite Grand Memories Varadero in Cuba. Vacationers can soak up the sun on Varadero’s world-famous shores and enjoy a wide range of included amenities and activities – from the Memories Fun Club for kids to resort-offered water sports like snorkelling.

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

About Sunwing

The largest integrated travel company in North America, Sunwing has more flights to the south than any other leisure carrier with convenient direct service from over 33 airports across Canada to more than 45 popular sun destinations across the U.S.A., Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. This scale enables Sunwing to offer customers exclusive deals at top-rated resorts in the most popular vacation destinations as well as cruise packages and seasonal domestic flight service.  Sunwing is consistently voted the top leisure airline by travel agents and is the perennial winner of the Consumer Choice Award. Customers can look forward to starting their vacation off with award-winning inflight service, which features a complimentary glass of sparkling wine*, non-alcoholic beverage service; together with a buy on board menu of light meals and snacks, including kids’ choices, the World Famous Original Smoked Meat from the iconic Montreal-based Schwartz’s Deli along with delicious menu options inspired by Food Network Canada Celebrity Chef, Lynn Crawford. Sunwing customers also benefit from the assistance of the company’s own knowledgeable destination representatives, who greet them upon arrival and support them throughout their vacation journey. Sunwing supports the communities where it operates through the Sunwing Foundation, a charitable initiative focused on the support and development of youth and humanitarian aid. Sunwing matches all donations the Foundation receives through its Spare Change Program on board Sunwing Airlines, no administrative fees are collected and 100% of the proceeds go to charity.

*Service may be unavailable on select flights

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Rachel Goldrick
Senior Corporate Communications Manager
Sunwing Vacations
1-800-387-5602 | media@sunwing.ca  

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