Trade powdery white snow for powdery white sand while saving $500 per person on a weeklong vacation in Cuba. Packages from Ottawa including airfare, accommodations and transfers are $645 per person ($930 including tax).

Book by Sunday and stay at Memories Varadero. Depart Jan. 5, 11, 12 or 19. This resort in Varadero is ideal for both a family holiday or romantic getaway. Amenities include eight restaurants, a pristine white sand beach and a host of land and water activities.

Guests will also benefit from a welcome cocktail, in-room mini car (restocked daily) with water, soft drinks and beer, a bottle of run and three guaranteed a la carte dinner reservations.

According to Frommer's, Cuba offers "much more than beaches and sun, though there are plenty of both." Follow the sound of timba beats to explore nearby towns, or relax poolside with a drink in hand.

All Sunwing Vacation packages include Sunwing Airlines Champagne Service, which provides an upscale in-flight experience including a glass of Champagne, a choice of hot meals with wine, hot towel service, movies, headsets and backpacks for children filled with games and toys. Passengers are allowed one free checked bag of up to 20 kg.