TORONTO — Sunwing has announced the launch of direct winter flight service from Vancouver to Montego Bay, starting Dec. 19 and available weekly until April 3, 2018.

According to the company, the service is anticipated to be the only available direct connection to the island from Vancouver this coming winter.

Once there, clients can choose between a stay at one of Sunwing’s leading luxury resorts or a cruise package onboard the newly refurbished TUI Discovery 2, which will commence sailing from Montego Bay this November.

Exclusively offered by Sunwing, TUI Discovery 2 offers a host of amenities including a rock climbing wall, minigolf course, spa, fitness centre and two pools. There are also eight different dining options, plus nightly entertainment venues ranging from a Broadway show lounge to a nightclub and casino. Numerous itineraries are available featuring exciting shore excursions and ports of call like Havana and Roatan.

All Sunwing cruise packages include roundtrip airfare to Montego Bay with roundtrip pier transfers, meals, daily gratuities and an all-inclusive beverage plan.

For clients who prefer resort vacations, Sunwing offers the recently opened Royalton Negril Resort & Spa, and the Hideaway Royalton Negril, which is an ideal choice for couples.

Beachgoers can also opt for one of the six luxurious RIU Hotels and Resorts spread across Jamaica, each of which offers a host of Riutopia benefits ranging from unlimited reservation free dining to in-room liquor dispensers and daily replenished minibars. These include the recently opened Riu Reggae in Montego Bay featuring a Renova Spa and RIU Fit Program, the Riu Montego Bay located right on the beach, and the adults-only Riu Palace Jamaica, which truly impresses with poolside waiter beverage service and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout.

In other Sunwing news, the company has also announced that Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana will open later this year. Exclusive to the tour operator, this modern and adults-only property adjacent to the award-winning Royalton Punta Cana will welcome guests with 168 rooms and suites, premium service, gourmet dining options including a private chef’s table, and more. As an added bonus, guests receive access to the facilities and services of the wider Royalton Punta Cana resort, which boasts the largest onsite waterpark in the Caribbean.

Guests of Hideaway Royalton Punta Cana will enjoy complimentary extras like afternoon hors d’oeuvres in exclusive pool and beach areas, waiter service, cold towels poolside and in-room amenities like aromatherapy, a custom beach bag and upgraded room service. They can also upgrade to Diamond Club, which offers butler service, a selection of in-suite liquors and upgraded room service.

All Sunwing packages include return flights on Sunwing Airlines that include sparkling wine toast, complimentary non-alcoholic beverage service and complimentary 23kg checked luggage allowance.