Sunwing is adding flights to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic from Saskatoon this coming winter season, scheduled to operate on Thursdays between December 15, and March 30, 2017 inclusive. This latest addition to the travel company’s line up of sunshine destination available follows the recent announcement that a winter flight service to Grand Bahama would be offered for the first time this winter. With this expanded service, residents of Saskatoon can take advantage of sunshine flights to 12 popular vacation destinations this winter.

President of Tour Operations, Andrew Dawson said, “We are pleased to be adding even more sunshine flights from Saskatoon this winter. The Dominican Republic is consistently one of our most popular destinations and we are sure that the introduction of this convenient weekly flight service will be well received.”
Situated on the Dominican Republic’s northern coastline, Puerto Plata boasts a variety of attractions. Active travellers will appreciate the abundance of water and land sports available; the area is renowned as being the kite surfing capital of the world and is also home to a number of world class golf courses. Visitors enjoy exploring the colonial Fort San Felipe and old town of Puerto Plata itself. For families, the area has everything from marine parks to jeep style safaris.
Stephen Maybury, president and CEO of Skyxe Saskatoon Airport said, “Skyxe is excited to celebrate Sunwing’s newest adventure with its service from Saskatoon to Puerto Plata for the upcoming winter season.”
Sunwing has a wide selection of resorts in Puerto Plata to suit a number of tastes and budgets including Sunwing Selection resorts, handpicked for their unbeatable value and popularity, Smile Resorts where Kids Stay, Play and Eat FREE and Relax Resorts where couples benefit from a host of exclusive perks including in-room gifts, priority check-in, unlimited à la carte dining, spa discounts and much more.
A popular option amongst vacationers of all ages, Riu Merengue. This resort offers a number of complimentary activities including a kids club, daily activities and nightly entertainment and non-motorized water sports (such as kayaking and snorkelling). Vacationers can also take advantage of easy access to the world class Playa Dorada Golf Club.
Recently opened, Viva Wyndham V Heavens offers couples and friends a boutique, adults only ambiance in which to unwind. Guests can take part in varied activities from cooking lessons and yoga sessions to non-motorized watersports and tennis as part of the generous all inclusive package. They’ll also benefit from varied à la carte dining, and have access to the on-site spa.
All Sunwing packages to Puerto Plata include return flights on Sunwing Airlines with award-winning Champagne Service that includes a sparkling wine toast, complimentary non-alcoholic beverage service and buy on board selection of light meals and snacks with choices inspired by Food Network Canada Celebrity Chef, Lynn Crawford. Passengers also benefit from a generous complimentary 23kg checked luggage allowance.