Due to the ongoing situation in Cuba, we have made the difficult decision to indefinitely suspend all vacation programs to Cuba across Sunwing Vacations. This was not a decision we made lightly.
There's a reason so many Canadian hearts feel at home in Cuba. Its people, its music, its beaches and its spirit have welcomed us back like family, year after year. Our thoughts are with the Cuban people facing an incredibly difficult time - particularly the resort staff, hoteliers and local partners whose warmth and dedication made every Canadian feel so genuinely welcome - and with every guest who holds this island dear.
Cuba cannot be replaced. It was never about just one thing. It was the feeling of white sand stretching further than you planned to walk. Local people who greeted you warmly without a script – and meant every word of it. The quiet satisfaction of knowing your dollar actually did something. Cuba had all of it.
You won't find another Cuba, but there are places across the Caribbean that capture some of the qualities travellers have always loved about the island.
We've been doing the searching. Starting with one place that stopped us in our tracks.
The Caribbean has a secret. Its name is Samaná.
Eurostars Grand Cayacoa
A shaded, intimate cove beach beneath mature coconut palms – calm water, no crowds and the kind of quiet that actually lets you breathe.
Panoramic views of Samaná Bay from your terrace – guests consistently call it the best view in the region. They're not wrong.
Five minutes on foot and you're in the real Santa Bárbara de Samaná – go left for local shops and authentic Dominican life.
Quiet enough to genuinely relax. Lively enough that evenings still feel special. The balance that keeps guests coming back.
Cuba taught us what to look for. Here's what else we’ve found.
Each one chosen because it delivers what Cuba travellers love most – whether that's real value, a beach worth the flight or a local feel that doesn't disappoint.
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The prices shown are subject to change at any time without prior notice. To confirm availability and final pricing you MUST proceed to the checkout page. The price shown in the booking summary on the checkout page constitutes the final guaranteed price and prevails over any other price.
Playa Blanca-Playa Bonita, Panama
Playa Blanca Hotel and Resort All Inclusive Panama
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