Antigua and Barbuda Caters to Romance with Special Packages for those Struck by Cupid's Arrows
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Heather Keroes
Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown & Russell (YPB&R) is a full service marketing firm providing advertising, public relations, interactive and research services to clients in travel, leisure and lifestyle categories. Headquartered in Orlando, YPB&R maintains four United States and three international offices. YPB&R’s staff of 100 serves more than 50 clients worldwide. By Heather Keroes
Published on 15-Feb-07
ANTIGUA, West Indies (Feb. 15, 2007)— The award-winning islands of Antigua and Barbuda -- home to 365 pristine, white and pink sand beaches, exotic rainforests and crystal-clear turquoise waters -- are the perfect backdrop for igniting passions year-round. Resorts offering special packages designed to foster ardent notions make the destination even sweeter for romantic escapes – whether it be for a wedding, honeymoon, anniversary or simple getaway.
Six resorts offer special packages
ANTIGUA, West Indies (Feb. 15, 2007)— The award-winning islands of Antigua and Barbuda -- home to 365 pristine, white and pink sand beaches, exotic rainforests and crystal-clear turquoise waters -- are the perfect backdrop for igniting passions year-round. Resorts offering special packages designed to foster ardent notions make the destination even sweeter for romantic escapes – whether it be for a wedding, honeymoon, anniversary or simple getaway.
If your passion is for relaxation, tranquil beaches and couples’ spa treatments will fill your heart’s desire. Meanwhile a candlelit dinner set for two in a fine restaurant, the intimacy of a guestroom or beachside at sunset are sure to whet the amorous appetite.
Adventure-lovers will discover that Antigua and Barbuda do not lack in thrilling locales to explore. Eco-tours, diving and sailing are just a few activities treating visitors to a special viewing of the islands’ natural wonders.
Antigua and Barbuda’s resorts also make it a breeze to say, “I do.” Many of the resorts offer couples the expertise of an onsite coordinator who arranges all aspects of the ceremony or honeymoon, thereby eliminating much of the pre-nuptial stress betrothed couples experience.
Accommodations range from trendy, boutique hotels to all-inclusive resorts…so there’s something to suit all tastes and pocketbooks in Antigua and Barbuda, including an assortment of romance packages for 2007:
Dian Bay Resort & Spa
EliteIslandResorts.com
Honeymoon Package includes:
- Sparkling wine…
- …and assorted fresh fruit plate upon arrival
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: Complimentary! To sign up for package guest must make request at time of booking honeymoon.
For more information and reservations e-mail Reservations@EliteIslandResorts.com or call 1-800-858-4618.
Carlisle Bay
Carlisle-Bay.com
The Celebration Package includes:
- Accommodations for two adults for four nights in a secluded top floor Ocean Suite, featuring wonderful views of the bay
- Breakfast and afternoon tea daily
- Champagne and a five course candlelit dinner for two on The Jetty
- One Blue Spa treatment per person in the couples’ treatment room
- Bottle of champagne and canapés served on your balcony during last evening
Package is available Apr. 14-Nov. 2, 2007 (note the resort is closed Sept. 1-Oct. 12, 2007).
Cost: $2,960 per couple, plus tax and service charge.
The Ultimate Celebration Package includes:
- Accommodations for two adults for seven nights in a secluded top floor Ocean Suite, featuring wonderful views of the bay
- Breakfast and afternoon tea daily
- Champagne and a five course candlelit dinner for two on The Jetty
- One Blue Spa treatment per person in the couples’ treatment room
- Bottle of champagne and canapés served on your balcony during last evening
- An a la carte dinner for two in East restaurant on evening of choice
- Picnic lunch at small, secluded beach with transfers provided by private speedboat (including wine and soft drinks)
Package is available Apr. 14-Nov. 2, 2007 (note the resort is closed Sept. 1-Oct. 12, 2007).
Cost: $5,170 per couple, plus tax and service charge.
For more information and reservations e-mail Reservations@carlisle-bay.com or call 1-268-484-0000.
Galley Bay
EliteIslandResorts.com
Romance & Private Add-on Package includes:
- Romantic champagne sunset cruise
- Intimate lunch at St. James’s Club – another Elite Islands premiere resort (transportation not included)
- An evening of in-room privacy with candles, rose petals and aromatic bath oils
- Two massages (one per person) with trained masseuse
- Two matching Galley Bay robes
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: $340 per couple, plus tax and service charge. Does not include accommodations.
Pampered & Indulged Add-on Package includes:
- Champagne breakfast in bed
- Two soothing one-hour aromatherapy massages (one per person)
- A his/hers treatment of choice (manicure, pedicure or facial)
- A spa pack of body products
- Two matching Galley Bay robes
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: $375 per couple, plus tax and service charge. Does not include accommodations.
Honeymoon Package includes:
-Champagne…
- …and flowers in-room.
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: Complimentary! To sign up for package guest must make request at time of booking honeymoon.
For more information and reservations e-mail Reservations@EliteIslandResorts.com or call 1-800-858-4618.
Grand Pineapple Beach
EliteIslandResorts.com
Romance & Private Add-on Package includes:
- Romantic sunset cruise
- Intimate lunch at St. James’s Club – another Elite Islands premiere resort (transportation not included)
- Private candlelit dinner with wine served in your room
- Two Grand Pineapple Beach t-shirts
- Honeymoon photograph
- Daily turndown service
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: $340 per couple, plus tax and service charge. Does not include accommodations.
Pampered & Indulged Add-on Package includes:
- Romantic champagne breakfast in bed
- Soothing one-hour couples aromatherapy massage
- A his/hers treatment of choice (manicure, pedicure or facial)
- Two Grand Pineapple Beach t-shirts
- Honeymoon photograph
- Daily turndown service
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: $375 per couple, plus tax and service charge. Does not include accommodations.
Honeymoon Package includes:
- Champagne…
- …and flowers in-room.
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: Complimentary! To sign up for package guest must make request at time of booking honeymoon.
For more information and reservations e-mail Reservations@EliteIslandResorts.com or call 1-800-858-4618.
Jolly Beach Resort
JollyBeachResort.com
The Honeymoon Package includes:
- Bottle of champagne
- Fresh-cut garden flowers
- Massage oil
- Wadadli Cats Cruise $50 voucher (one per couple)
- Twenty-five percent discount for matching souvenir photo key rings
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: Complimentary! To sign up for package guest must inform Jolly Beach Resort at time of booking honeymoon.
For more information and reservations e-mail Reservations@JollyBeachResort.com or call 1-866-905-6559.
St. James’s Club
EliteIslandResorts.com
Romance & Private Add-on Package includes:
- Romantic sunset cruise (private cruise can be arranged at additional cost)
- Intimate lunch at Galley Bay – another Elite Islands premiere resort (transportation not included)
- Couples massage instruction with trained masseuse
- Private candlelit dinner in your room
- Two St. James’s Club t-shirts
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: $340 per couple, plus tax and service charge. Does not include accommodations.
Pampered & Indulged Add-on Package includes:
- Champagne breakfast in bed
- Soothing one-hour couples aromatherapy massage
- One his/hers treatment of choice (manicure, pedicure or facial) per person
- Complimentary room service throughout stay (all-inclusive guests only)
- Two St. James’s Club t-shirts
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: $375 per couple, plus tax and service charge. Does not include accommodations.
Honeymoon Package includes:
- Champagne…
- …and flowers in-room.
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: Complimentary! To sign up for package guest must make request at time of booking honeymoon.
For more information and reservations e-mail Reservations@EliteIslandResorts.com or call 1-800-858-4618.
ABOUT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Journey into the heart of the Caribbean and discover the sister islands of Antigua and Barbuda, where translucent turquoise waters gently lapping against 365 white and pink sand beaches are just the beginning of the treasures that await visitors. As one of the world’s top tropical destinations, accommodations range from trendy, boutique hotels to all-inclusive resorts, and are complimented by a rich cultural heritage and diverse recreational activities that ensure an authentic Caribbean experience.
The Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism would like to remind travelers of new passport requirements: Beginning January 8, 2007, the U.S. Department of State will require all U.S. citizens traveling via air or sea to present a valid passport for travel and re-entry into the United States. For information on obtaining a U.S. passport, visit the U. S. Passport Services Web site: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html or contact the U.S National Passport Information Center, (877) 487-2778.
Media Contact:
Marie Kephart, YPB&R, 407-838-1827, marie.kephart@ypbr.com
Heather Keroes, YPB&R, 407-838-1704, heather.keroes@ypbr.com
If your passion is for relaxation, tranquil beaches and couples’ spa treatments will fill your heart’s desire. Meanwhile a candlelit dinner set for two in a fine restaurant, the intimacy of a guestroom or beachside at sunset are sure to whet the amorous appetite.
Adventure-lovers will discover that Antigua and Barbuda do not lack in thrilling locales to explore. Eco-tours, diving and sailing are just a few activities treating visitors to a special viewing of the islands’ natural wonders.
Antigua and Barbuda’s resorts also make it a breeze to say, “I do.” Many of the resorts offer couples the expertise of an onsite coordinator who arranges all aspects of the ceremony or honeymoon, thereby eliminating much of the pre-nuptial stress betrothed couples experience.
Accommodations range from trendy, boutique hotels to all-inclusive resorts…so there’s something to suit all tastes and pocketbooks in Antigua and Barbuda, including an assortment of romance packages for 2007:
Dian Bay Resort & Spa
EliteIslandResorts.com
Honeymoon Package includes:
- Sparkling wine…
- …and assorted fresh fruit plate upon arrival
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: Complimentary! To sign up for package guest must make request at time of booking honeymoon.
For more information and reservations e-mail Reservations@EliteIslandResorts.com or call 1-800-858-4618.
Carlisle Bay
Carlisle-Bay.com
The Celebration Package includes:
- Accommodations for two adults for four nights in a secluded top floor Ocean Suite, featuring wonderful views of the bay
- Breakfast and afternoon tea daily
- Champagne and a five course candlelit dinner for two on The Jetty
- One Blue Spa treatment per person in the couples’ treatment room
- Bottle of champagne and canapés served on your balcony during last evening
Package is available Apr. 14-Nov. 2, 2007 (note the resort is closed Sept. 1-Oct. 12, 2007).
Cost: $2,960 per couple, plus tax and service charge.
The Ultimate Celebration Package includes:
- Accommodations for two adults for seven nights in a secluded top floor Ocean Suite, featuring wonderful views of the bay
- Breakfast and afternoon tea daily
- Champagne and a five course candlelit dinner for two on The Jetty
- One Blue Spa treatment per person in the couples’ treatment room
- Bottle of champagne and canapés served on your balcony during last evening
- An a la carte dinner for two in East restaurant on evening of choice
- Picnic lunch at small, secluded beach with transfers provided by private speedboat (including wine and soft drinks)
Package is available Apr. 14-Nov. 2, 2007 (note the resort is closed Sept. 1-Oct. 12, 2007).
Cost: $5,170 per couple, plus tax and service charge.
For more information and reservations e-mail Reservations@carlisle-bay.com or call 1-268-484-0000.
Galley Bay
EliteIslandResorts.com
Romance & Private Add-on Package includes:
- Romantic champagne sunset cruise
- Intimate lunch at St. James’s Club – another Elite Islands premiere resort (transportation not included)
- An evening of in-room privacy with candles, rose petals and aromatic bath oils
- Two massages (one per person) with trained masseuse
- Two matching Galley Bay robes
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: $340 per couple, plus tax and service charge. Does not include accommodations.
Pampered & Indulged Add-on Package includes:
- Champagne breakfast in bed
- Two soothing one-hour aromatherapy massages (one per person)
- A his/hers treatment of choice (manicure, pedicure or facial)
- A spa pack of body products
- Two matching Galley Bay robes
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: $375 per couple, plus tax and service charge. Does not include accommodations.
Honeymoon Package includes:
-Champagne…
- …and flowers in-room.
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: Complimentary! To sign up for package guest must make request at time of booking honeymoon.
For more information and reservations e-mail Reservations@EliteIslandResorts.com or call 1-800-858-4618.
Grand Pineapple Beach
EliteIslandResorts.com
Romance & Private Add-on Package includes:
- Romantic sunset cruise
- Intimate lunch at St. James’s Club – another Elite Islands premiere resort (transportation not included)
- Private candlelit dinner with wine served in your room
- Two Grand Pineapple Beach t-shirts
- Honeymoon photograph
- Daily turndown service
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: $340 per couple, plus tax and service charge. Does not include accommodations.
Pampered & Indulged Add-on Package includes:
- Romantic champagne breakfast in bed
- Soothing one-hour couples aromatherapy massage
- A his/hers treatment of choice (manicure, pedicure or facial)
- Two Grand Pineapple Beach t-shirts
- Honeymoon photograph
- Daily turndown service
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: $375 per couple, plus tax and service charge. Does not include accommodations.
Honeymoon Package includes:
- Champagne…
- …and flowers in-room.
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: Complimentary! To sign up for package guest must make request at time of booking honeymoon.
For more information and reservations e-mail Reservations@EliteIslandResorts.com or call 1-800-858-4618.
Jolly Beach Resort
JollyBeachResort.com
The Honeymoon Package includes:
- Bottle of champagne
- Fresh-cut garden flowers
- Massage oil
- Wadadli Cats Cruise $50 voucher (one per couple)
- Twenty-five percent discount for matching souvenir photo key rings
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: Complimentary! To sign up for package guest must inform Jolly Beach Resort at time of booking honeymoon.
For more information and reservations e-mail Reservations@JollyBeachResort.com or call 1-866-905-6559.
St. James’s Club
EliteIslandResorts.com
Romance & Private Add-on Package includes:
- Romantic sunset cruise (private cruise can be arranged at additional cost)
- Intimate lunch at Galley Bay – another Elite Islands premiere resort (transportation not included)
- Couples massage instruction with trained masseuse
- Private candlelit dinner in your room
- Two St. James’s Club t-shirts
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: $340 per couple, plus tax and service charge. Does not include accommodations.
Pampered & Indulged Add-on Package includes:
- Champagne breakfast in bed
- Soothing one-hour couples aromatherapy massage
- One his/hers treatment of choice (manicure, pedicure or facial) per person
- Complimentary room service throughout stay (all-inclusive guests only)
- Two St. James’s Club t-shirts
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: $375 per couple, plus tax and service charge. Does not include accommodations.
Honeymoon Package includes:
- Champagne…
- …and flowers in-room.
Package is available throughout 2007.
Cost: Complimentary! To sign up for package guest must make request at time of booking honeymoon.
For more information and reservations e-mail Reservations@EliteIslandResorts.com or call 1-800-858-4618.
ABOUT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Journey into the heart of the Caribbean and discover the sister islands of Antigua and Barbuda, where translucent turquoise waters gently lapping against 365 white and pink sand beaches are just the beginning of the treasures that await visitors. As one of the world’s top tropical destinations, accommodations range from trendy, boutique hotels to all-inclusive resorts, and are complimented by a rich cultural heritage and diverse recreational activities that ensure an authentic Caribbean experience.
The Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism would like to remind travelers of new passport requirements: Beginning January 8, 2007, the U.S. Department of State will require all U.S. citizens traveling via air or sea to present a valid passport for travel and re-entry into the United States. For information on obtaining a U.S. passport, visit the U. S. Passport Services Web site: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html or contact the U.S National Passport Information Center, (877) 487-2778.
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Media Contact:
Marie Kephart, YPB&R, 407-838-1827, marie.kephart@ypbr.com
Heather Keroes, YPB&R, 407-838-1704, heather.keroes@ypbr.com