This winter travel season, Canadians can escape to warmer climes in The Palm Beaches as WestJet returns to South Florida with its non-stop seasonal service between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Palm Beach International Airport beginning December 11. Flights will be offered twice weekly, Fridays and Mondays.

“The Palm Beaches are the best way to experience Florida, especially in the winter months,” said Jorge Pesquera, president and CEO of Discover The Palm Beaches. “Spanning 47 miles of pristine beaches that stretch from the vibrant city of Boca Raton in the south to the eco-adventure town of Jupiter in the north, Canadians choose to return to our destination, because we offer the widest variety of best-in-class, authentic Florida experiences. These include beachside and seaside attractions, rich culture and history, a relaxed lifestyle, a celebrated culinary community, and a dynamic urban and nightlife scene.” A recent study by Brand USA revealed that Canadians desire five key experiences on a US vacation:

1. beaches and seaside attractions 2. culture and history 3. local lifestyle 4. dining/gastronomy 5. urban attractions/nightlife. The Palm Beaches meet each of these requirements and more, offering 15 distinct locales, 47 miles of pristine beaches, 200 cultural venues, countless restaurants and nightlife opportunities, all paired with world-class golf, shopping and outdoor adventures. According to VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s tourism marketing organization, an estimated 3.8 million Canadian tourists traveled to Florida in 2014. In the same year, more than 360,000 Canadians spent an estimated US $470 million dollars and stayed 343,000 hotel room nights in The Palm Beaches alone.

This reinstated air service from WestJet offers non-stop travel to The Palm Beaches through PBI. Ranked as one of the most convenient, stress-free airports in the United States, PBI is located 2.5 miles from the destination’s best beaches, along with premier attractions, resorts and thriving downtown districts.