Apple Vacations has slashed all-inclusive Punta Cana getaways with roundtrip air to $579 per person. Airfare alone can regularly go for this much.

Part of a bigger sale featuring winter vacations at 50% off, this stand-out deal is valid for select departures in January -- including over long weekends from select cities.

This all-inclusive getaway includes:

• Nonstop roundtrip airfare to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
• Three all-inclusive nights at Riu Bambu
• All meals, snacks, drinks (including alcohol), resort taxes and tips
• Daily and nightly entertainment
• Kids stay, play, eat and fly from $399 per person
• Upgrade to a Junior suite at Riu Palace from $70 more

Four-night vacations start at $630 per person, and seven-night vacations start at $829 per person.

Depart from: Baltimore, Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh. Travel from St. Louis for $649. Cincinnati is available for seven nights only.

Note: Additional departure cities (including Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis), lengths of stay and resorts also offer significant savings as part of this larger winter vacation sale.

Click here to book. Or call Apple Vacations at 800-517-2000. Be sure to mention Travelzoo to get these special prices. Note: Additional taxes of approximately $130 per person will be included in final prices.

Book by Dec. 18.