Update (Jan. 25, 10:20 a.m. ET): Due to the popularity of this offer, this departure has now sold out. The following week, Feb. 11, has the same package available for $799 ($1191 incl. tax).

This week's plummeting temperatures are the perfect excuse to pack up and head south for a last-minute vacation. Starting at $699 per person ($1091 including tax), head to the Dominican Republic during peak season and save as much as $780 compared with packaging air and hotel separately. 

Guests can take advantage of airfare, airport transfers in the Dominican, as well as unlimited meals, snacks and cocktails, and free admission to the disco. Toronto and Montreal passengers will also get additional bonuses such a separate check-in, in-room snacks, a bottle of rum, and four guaranteed a la carte dinners.

Stay at the Catalonia Gran Dominicus in La Romana and depart from (per person):

• Toronto ... $699 ($1091 including tax)
  Depart Feb. 4
• Montreal ... $808 ($1200 incl. tax)
  Depart Feb. 4

Stay at the Catalonia Bavaro Beach Golf & Casino in Punta Cana and depart from (per person):

• Halifax ... $919 ($1311 incl. tax)
  Depart March 31
• Vancouver ... $999 ($1385 incl. tax)
  Depart Feb. 6
• Edmonton ... $1149 ($1539 incl. tax)
  Depart Feb. 6
• Calgary ... $1239 ($1629 incl. tax)
  Depart Feb. 6

The Catalonia Gran Dominicus in La Romana looks out onto the white sand Bayahibe Beach. This well-reviewed resort has one pool, five restaurants and five bars, including a pizzeria and creperie. All rooms feature an in-room mini bar, safe and a balcony or terrace.

At the Catalonia Bavaro Beach Golf & Casino in Punta Cana, every room features a balcony or a terrace with a hammock, as well as frequently stocked mini-bars. It boasts a swim-up bar, disco, four restaurants, a creperie, two golf courses and a spa that offers tropical-themed treatments.