TORONTO, July 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunwing will be expanding its flight services from Quebec City for this coming winter to include a direct flight to Puerto Vallarta in Pacific Mexico for the first time, so that avid travellers can enjoy the beautiful region of Vallarta Nayarit and its two most popular destinations—Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit . Beginning Mondays on December 17 th , 2018, running until April 15 th , 2019, the introduction of the new route offers Quebecers convenient, direct flight services to 10 of the most popular sunshine destinations across the Caribbean, Mexico and Florida this coming winter when they book with Sunwing.
Boasting a pleasant tropical climate year-round, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit feature golden-sand beaches and showcase captivating views of the Sierra Madre Mountains and Bay of Banderas. Combining the best of exploration and relaxation with tranquil beach settings and a bustling Hotel Zone, this popular tropical destination offers travellers an array of experiences ranging from world-class golfing , to discovering the landscape on horseback or zipline , to exciting performances such as the popular pirate show that takes place on a real pirate galleon—perfect for families seeking entertainment.
Executive Vice President of Sunwing Travel Group Quebec, Sam Char, welcomed the news. “Saving customers time and money by enabling them to depart from their local airport is one of our key priorities, and we are delighted to be offering Quebecers even more choice this coming winter with the introduction of this new service. Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit are consistently popular vacation destinations and we’re sure this new service will be well received.”
“With the announcement of Puerto Vallarta as a new destination, Sunwing is further diversifying its flight offering from Quebec City's Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) with an exciting option for passengers in the Greater Québec City area. Sunwing's interest in YQB, year after year, reflects the quality of the services we offer and the ever-growing potential of YQB following the opening of the new international terminal,” said Mathieu Claise, Director, Government and Public Affairs of YQB.
As the #1 to the sun, Sunwing offers a wide range of resort options in Puerto Vallarta. Travellers can look forward to enjoying some of Puerto Vallarta’s most beautiful sunsets at Iberostar Playa Mita , which offers guests an array of activities to enjoy such as snorkelling, diving, kayaking, windsurfing and tennis. Plus, avid golfers can take advantage of various packages to tee off at the 18-hole championship golf course designed by Greg Norman onsite.
Families will also appreciate the spacious rooms designed to accommodate groups of five or more at Riu Jalisco , where guests can enjoy relaxing on one of the many free sun loungers on the private beach, or enjoy complimentary sports like shuffleboard, snorkelling and windsurfing. Plus, vacationers who travel with Sunwing will enjoy exclusive RIU®-topia inclusions such as unlimited à la carte dining, in room liquor dispensers and spa discounts.
Also featuring expansive accommodations for larger groups, Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort and Spa features an array of included water activities for all ages—even surfing lessons—and avid surfers will appreciate that the resort is near the popular surfing community of Sayulita. Guests also enjoy a kid’s pool with splash-park, two freshwater pools and a salt water pool, home theatre, soccer field and disco. Plus, vacationers can relax by treating themselves to a luxurious spa treatment at the renowned Zentropia Palladium Spa.
All vacation packages include return flights on Sunwing Airlines where passengers can look forward to starting their vacation off in style with award-winning inflight service that includes a welcome sparkling wine toast, buy on board Sunwing Café menu with selections inspired by Food Network Canada Celebrity Chef, Lynn Crawford and backpacks for children filled with games and toys.
To book your next all inclusive vacation visit www.sunwing.ca or contact your travel agent.
About Sunwing
As the #1 to the sun and North America’s largest vertically integrated travel company, Sunwing has more flights to the south than any other leisure carrier with convenient direct service from over 33 airports across Canada to over 45 popular sun destinations. This scale enables Sunwing to negotiate the best deals and exclusive offers at all of the top-rated resorts across the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. Renowned for its award-winning service, Sunwing is consistently voted the #1 leisure airline by travel agents and is the perennial winner of the Consumer Choice Award. Customers can look forward to starting their vacation off in style with award-winning inflight service, which features a complimentary glass of sparkling wine*, tea and coffee and non-alcoholic beverage service; together with a buy on board menu of light meals and snacks (including kids’ choices) 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.
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