Vacation Express Adding New Nonstop Caribbean Flights

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - March 7, 2017

Vacation Express is ramping up its service to the Caribbean.

The company has announced the return of its seasonal nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to both Cancun, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

The weekly service to Cancun is now available on Saturdays through Aug. 19, while nonstop flights to Punta Cana will launch every Sunday from April 9 through Aug. 20.

The Cancun flights will be operated by Volaris on Airbus A320 aircraft, while Punta Cana flights will be operated by Dominican Wings, also on an Airbus A320.

Travelers can either purchase roundtrip airfare or book six night packages including air and all-inclusive resort stays.

To book a stay in Punta Cana, click here.

To book a stay in Cancun, click here.

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