Flight Network is a web based travel platform, specialized in providing global travellers with convenient low-price airfares, hotels, vacation packages, and car rentals. They recently published their Top 27 Winter Sun Destinations for 2017 with Tulum and Cancun heading the list:
Just as the frigid temperatures and unrelenting snowfall start to settle in for the season, the Flight Network travel experts introduce you to the top 27 sun destinations south of the border. However, we didn’t just choose the sunniest and warmest locales in the Western Hemisphere. With travel and accommodation prices at all time lows and a strong Canadian dollar, we’ve uncovered destinations that are up to 43-percent cheaper than just last year. Because of these ideal market conditions, Canadians can travel to some of the world’s most beautiful destinations more affordably than ever before.
We’ve developed this comprehensive list by thematically gathering flight, currency and travel data, as well as interviewing regional travel experts, destination marketing organizations, and international tourism agencies. Through our months of research, we’ve found you the best deals available on winter sun escapes.
Don’t waste another second dreaming – check out the list below, and start planning your winter-sun destination for 2017.
8. Playa Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
12. Aruba
13. Havana, Cuba
14. Barbados
15. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
17. St. Lucia
18. Jamaica
20. Bogota, Colombia
23. Lima, Peru
24. Santiago, Chile
1. Tulum, Mexico
26% cheaper than last year
Average savings per person: $359
$1 CAD = 15.25 MXN
Closest airport: Cancun Airport
Tulum (Photo: flightnetwork.com)
Tulum is a stunning destination on the Caribbean Sea with some of the top beaches in the entire Mexican Caribbean, boasting a low-key, upscale Bohemian chic vibe. And thanks to lower airfare than last year, you can enjoy this star-studded Mexican island like a celebrity for a fraction of the price.
The water here is an incredible blue-green that gently laps powder-fine sandy beaches, and the sunsets are colorful and oversaturated. Tulum is a much more relaxed, Bohemian destination than it’s more vibrant and hip neighbor of Playa del Carmen to the north. Tulum has something for all tastes and budgets, but the lifestyle here is for those seeking more nature and au natural than those looking for the shopping and nightlife scenes. You can also eat healthy while on vacation, so no need to worry about your vacation body. We suggest trying Real Coconut, a place full of healthy meals and unique flavors.
When you’re not basking in the sun on the coast, you’ll probably find yourself hiking ancient Mayan ruins in that oh-so-fine 28-degree weather. This island truly has it all – the perfect mix of relaxation, culture and exploration.
2. Cancun, Mexico
36.25% cheaper than last year
Average savings per person: $558
$1 CAD = 15.25 MXN
Closest airport: Cancun Airport
Cancun (Photo: flightnetwork.com)
There’s a lot of hype around Cancun, and for good reasons. The city, located on the famed Yucatan Peninsula, is home to a stretch of picturesque white-sand beaches that lead into world-famous turquoise blue waters. It is home to millenary traditions, exquisite gastronomy, endless cultural and artistic activities, marvelous shopping options, exciting nightlife and friendly people offer a unique travel experience.
The sun shines on Cancun almost year-round, and temperatures hover around the mid to upper 20s. When you’re not sipping tropical drinks by the beach you can explore the ancient Mayan ruins, take a siesta, and then dance the night away. If you’re looking for a warm destination that has just the right mix of culture, relaxation, and letting loose – Cancun is the sunny winter getaway you’ve been looking for.
Source:Â http://www.flightnetwork.com/
