Sunwing announces service to Holguin, Cuba

FEB 16, 2015: Sunwing will commence a new flight service from Charlottetown to Holguin, Cuba providing residents with an easy and convenient way to escape the winter chill and explore one of Cuba’s most captivating tourist destinations. On the way, passengers can start their vacation off in style with a complimentary glass of champagne and relax with Sunwing Airlines’ award-winning Champagne Service which includes food and wine and in-flight entertainment at no additional charge.
Passengers on the inaugural Charlottetown to Holguin service will be amongst the first guests to experience the recently opened all inclusive Memories Holguin Beach Resort, which is set on an attractive beachfront oasis accented by towering palm trees and lush gardens. Expansive and inviting pools stretch throughout the property.

Accommodations range from double rooms with terraces to spacious suites with separate living areas. For families, supervised activities at the Kids Club and Teens Lounge help keep everyone busy, and mealtimes are easy with seven buffet and à la carte options to choose from. In the evenings, guests are treated to live entertainment, and can mingle at one of six bars, including a Cuban cigar bar.

Chief Operating Officer for the Sunwing Travel Group, Andrew Dawson, commented, “As Canada’s largest tour operator to Cuba, we are excited to expand our services with this new direct route from Charlottetown to Holguin. Holguin is a perennially popular destination amongst our clientele and boasts a wide range of leisure attractions and accommodation choices to suit all tastes. New for this season, we are delighted to offer the Memories Holguin Beach Resort that has plenty to keep both families and couples entertained.”
Doug Newson, CEO of the Charlottetown Airport Authority added, “We are thrilled to have Sunwing Vacations back for another winter season with a new direct service to Holguin, Cuba. We can’t thank Sunwing enough for providing islanders with a very convenient way to enjoy their winter vacation with this new programme.”