It looks like shuffling off to Buffalo could pay off for Canadians looking for a sunny escape this winter season.

That’s because Sunwing Vacations is once again offering winter departures from Buffalo Niagara International Airport on select all-inclusive packages to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Cancun, Mexico. This is the third year that Sunwing is offering service from the American airport.

“We are delighted to return to Buffalo for a third consecutive season,” said Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing Vacations. “Buffalo Niagara International Airport is a convenient hub for our customers living in Southern Ontario and we are pleased that our vacation packages have been so well received over the past two winters. The return of these popular flight services will allow travellers to escape the cold winter months and enjoy the sunny beaches of Cancun and Punta Cana.”

Flights to Punta Cana commence on Feb. 11, 2017 with weekly service every Saturday through April 28, 2017. Flights to Cancun depart on Sundays from Feb. 12, 2017 through April 30, 2017. Convenient six-night, all-inclusive packages are available in tandem with both flights.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is just a short drive from the Canadian border, and with its low-priced airport parking, compact size, and lower passenger volume, it has become a popular departures airport for residents of St Catherine’s, Niagara, London and Hamilton.

“We are overjoyed that Sunwing will once again offer direct flights from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cancun and Punta Cana,” said Kimberley A. Minkel, Executive Director of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority.

The Sunwing flights also provide new vacation opportunities for travellers from the Buffalo-Niagara region who can book Sunwing’s packages and flights through www.VacationExpress.com.

“The new flights offer an opportunity for our travellers to connect to two of the most beautiful destinations in the Caribbean during the 2017 winter season,” said MInkel.

Cancun and Punta Cana are among the most popular getaway destinations for the tour operator, who has created distinctive branding for different segments of its clientele.

Couples, for example, may want to check out Sunwing’s Relax Resorts,™ where perks can include discounted spa treatments and unlimited à la carte dining.

Families with younger children on the other hand, should look for the tour operator’s Smile Resorts,™ which include complimentary kids clubs, beachfront locations and Kids Stay Play and Eat Free deals.

Among the offerings, Memories Splash Punta Cana, home to the Caribbean’s largest on-site water park, includes a complimentary daily activity program, kids and teens clubs and complimentary non-motorized watersports.  A six-night stay starts from $1295 plus $210 taxes, departing from Buffalo on April 1, 2017.

For more information, visit www.sunwing.ca.

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