Following a successful inaugural season during 2015, this winter Sunwing will again offer weekly direct flights from Buffalo to Cancun, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The new flight programme begins January 16.
“We were extremely pleased to have the opportunity to offer Sunwing flights from Buffalo for the first time last year,” said Andrew Dawson, president of Tour Operations for Sunwing Vacations. “These were the first international flights to be offered from here since 2001 and we were delighted with how well the service was received by customers on both sides of the border. Punta Cana and Cancun are consistently two of our most popular vacation hotspots. We’re certain that our second season will be just as successful as the first.” Kimberley A. Minkel, executive director of Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority said, “We are extremely delighted that Sunwing will once again be offering their nonstop international flights to exotic Cancun and Punta Cana in 2016. These “warm weather” flights are an important addition to our list of destinations and are a testament to the international opportunities we have at the Buffalo airport.”

The return of the winter flight service will allow vacationers to experience some of Sunwing’s most popular resorts. The Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa is part of Sunwing’s Luxury Collection, and features spacious rooms and suites overlooking a secluded, private beachfront. Guests enjoy reservation-free fine dining at a choice of nine restaurants along with a wide range of daily activities including yoga and tennis. There’s also a state-of-the-art fitness centre and spa. Younger guests will love the water park and extensive pool complex, plus a host of supervised daily activities at the Kids Club, with special appearances by cartoon favourites Mike the Knight and Max & Ruby. Couples and newlyweds may prefer Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun, an intimate adults-only 'resort within a resort' with its own à la carte restaurant, beach area and pool, that also offers guests full access to all of Royalton Riviera Cancun's restaurants and amenities.

In the Dominican Republic, award-winning Memories Splash Punta Cana was recently recognized by Trip Advisor as one of the Top 10 family all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. Guests of all ages will love riding the tubes and slides in the expansive water park. The popular Family Collection resort also benefits from a kids club & teen hangout, inviting free-form pool, plus 11 restaurants and three swim up bars to enjoy. For adults, CHIC Punta Cana offers a day to night party ambience reminiscent of Las Vegas or Miami’s South Beach. Guests enjoy fine dining at five à la carte restaurants, premium international drinks at the resort’s seven bars and a regular program of evening entertainment. There’s also an elegant spa, extensive pool complex and private beachfront with waiter service.