Starting November 15, 2021, it will be easier than ever for sun-seekers to head back to the Canadian favourite destination of Cuba with Sunwing. The tour operator has announced that the popular island will be deemed an Easy Entry Destination amid lifted entry restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers right in time for the holiday season. To ensure a frictionless experience, Sunwing is offering flights to Cuba from gateways across Canada in addition to zero change fees, free COVID-19 medical coverage and travel requirements made easy.

To make the process as seamless as possible, fully vaccinated travellers won’t need to provide a negative test or quarantine upon arrival in Cuba as of November 15. Passengers will need to provide proof of vaccination, complete the health form provided on board and show proof of COVID-19 insurance upon arrival. Unvaccinated passengers will still be required to provide a negative PCR test taken a maximum of 72 hours before their flight departure, both to board their flight in Canada and to be allowed entry into Cuba.

Flights will be available from gateways across Canada including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Bagotville, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Saskatoon to the popular Cuban destinations of Varadero, Cayo Coco, Cayo Santa Maria and Holguin. The full flight schedule can be found at sunwing.ca. More routes and dates are expected to be added in the coming months based on growing customer demand and to align with when additional regional airports gaining clearance for international flight operations.

Customers looking to head south as the weather gets colder and spend the holidays in the tropics can choose from a range of Cuban resorts for every travel style including last-minute packages. Families planning a fun-filled escape will love Memories Flamenco Beach Resort in Cayo Coco, featuring fun-filled activities for everyone in the family. Couples seeking romance can stay at the adults only Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero, featuring exclusive resort areas just steps from one of Varadero’s world-famous beaches. Royalton Hicacos Resort & Spa is another popular choice for adults with a tranquil ambiance, sprawling pool with a waterfall and upgraded Diamond Club™ accommodation options.

To help make the return to Cuba as stress-free as possible, Sunwing is offering the ability for customers to change their plans anytime with no fees up to seven days prior to departure and free COVID-19 emergency medical coverage on most all inclusive packages, applicable on new bookings made between September 27and December 6, 2021 for travel between November 1, 2021 and April 30, 2022.