More success, more flights
As a result of the success of its Costa Rica program, Sunwing is launching new flights to San Jose (SJO), in addition to its current flights to Liberia (LIR). Flights from Toronto will depart weekly on Fridays from Dec. 21, 2012 to April 12, 2013. As well, Sunwing will be offering vacation packages, which include a selection of hotels in some of Costa Rica’s most popular Central Pacific destinations. Located only 50 km from San Jose on the Gulf of Nicoya, Sunwing offers the DoubleTree by Hilton Puntarenas Hotel. Hotels in the Jaco area, which is popular for surfing, include the Best Western Jaco Beach Resort, the Punta Leona Hotel, and the Terraza del Pacifico. Also offered will be the Barcelo Tambor Beach hotel, situated in Bahia Ballena and resting on the volcanic sands of Tambor Beach. For those interested in exploring the sights and sounds of cosmopolitan San Jose, guests can stay at the Barcelo San Jose Palacio, the Barcelo Palma Real, and the Best Western Irazu Hotel and Casino. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing, observed: “We are delighted to add flights to San Jose, Costa Rica. Not only will travellers be able to enjoy vacation packages to beach resorts in the Central Pacific region, they will also be able to take advantage of affordable flights into San Jose to join independent tours beginning and ending in the city, as well as connect with flights to other Central American destinations.” Sunwing will also be offering a select ion of guided tours and excursions in Costa Rica, including hiking in Kusingo Tropical Rain Forest, white water rafting in Naranjo River and Savegre River, ATV adventures, canopy tours, and excursions to Manuel Antonio National Park, Carara National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano, Tocori Waterfalls, and Tortuga Island. San Jose vacation packages at the DoubleTree by Hilton Puntarenas Hotel are priced at $955 per person (based on double occupancy), plus taxes of $320 for departures on Jan. 11, Jan. 18 and Jan. 25, 2013. Go to http://www.sunwing.ca for more.