As the snow falls across the nation, plan a trip south for a week of soft sand, blue waves and frosty drinks. This peak-season Riviera Maya deal starts at $1229 including tax and saves as much as $800 compared with the cost of purchasing components of the offer separately.

Packages including airfare, roundtrip transfers and seven nights of all-inclusive accommodations at the Grand Bahia Principe Coba, a well-reviewed hotel ranked among the top five in the area by TripAdvisor reviewers. Depart from these cities:

• Toronto ... $1229 incl. tax, depart March 22
  +$86 incl. tax depart Feb. 6
• Ottawa ... $1245 incl. tax, depart March 30
  +$73 incl. tax depart Feb. 6

From most cities, departures are also available in late spring; click on the links above for more details.

The air-conditioned rooms are en-suite and have hydro-massage tubs. The beach is a short walk or shuttle ride away. Dining and drinks are included at a plethora of on-site bars, buffets and a la carte restaurants, including Le Gourmet, which serves lamb and shrimp with wild mushroom risotto, grilled shrimp with cognac flambé and other international delicacies.