It looks like winter isn’t going away anytime soon. With winter keeping a firm grip over much of Canada, a sun getaway might just be the ticket.

And swapping your snow shovel for snorkel gear is easier than ever with Sunwing's Luxury Vacation Blowout sale. Travellers can enjoy savings of up to 40 per cent off vacation packages throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, but they need to hurry as the savings end at midnight on February 24.

A popular option for a luxury getaway is the ultra-modern Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa. Featuring a state-of-the-art fitness centre with rooftop tennis courts, an opulent spa, a water sports centre, and plenty of sparkling pools with adjacent bars and waiter service., Royalton Riviera Cancun, offers plenty of options for resting and recreating. Foodie travellers will especially enjoy the reservation-free dining at the resort’s 10 à la carte, buffet and gourmet eateries.

For a glammed-up getaway, the elegant CHIC Punta Cana on Uvero Beach offers an upscale, adults-only vacation experience. Six stylish bars, a pool with a central DJ island and an on-site casino keep the party going, day and night. Five restaurants, an on-site spa and a state-of-the-art health and fitness complex, as well as plenty of water sports round out the vacation experience.

All on-sale packages include roundtrip flights on Sunwing Airlines.

For more information, visit www.sunwing.ca.

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