ELITE ISLAND RESORTS FOCUSES ON TRAVEL AGENTS --
NEW 7th NIGHT FREE AND LOW FAM RATES FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TOO!

DEERFIELD, FL (MARCH 5, 2009) – Elite Island Resorts, an award-winning, green certified Caribbean hotel company, announces its “Agents, Friends & Family” program geared for travel agents and their friends and family with all inclusive rates that start as low as $89 per person per night, double occupancy. The travel agent promotion is based on a three-night minimum and allows for a seventh night free too. Up to two children may share the same room with their parents for a low $39 per child all-inclusive at Elite Island Resort’s family friendly properties. Low add-on airfares on American Airlines may be booked through Elite Island Resorts, along with travel agent airfares with valid IATAN cards. The program is valid through October 31, 2009.

“Travel agents have long been vital to our success, so naturally we want to support them and showcase our award-winning properties to them so that they can sell effectively,” said Steven E. Heydt, president, Elite Island Resorts. “For the first time ever, we are allowing them to bring friends and family along to experience our signature properties and enjoy a Caribbean vacation together.”

Elite Island Resorts properties are known for their friendly caring service and top-notch facilities; each has its own ambience and attractions. Featured Elite Island Resorts properties in the “Agents, Friends & Family” program include:

• St. James’s Club & Villas on Antigua, a club-like resort on a private 100-acre estate with a dedicated kids club (starting double occupancy fam rate, per person per night: $89 all inclusive)
• The Verandah Resort & Spa on Antigua, a new, eco-friendly beach escape perfect for couples and families (starting double occupancy fam rate, per person per night: $89 all inclusive)
• Palm Island Resort in the Grenadines, a casually elegant, all-inclusive private-island resort hideaway (starting double occupancy fam rate, per person per night: $119 all inclusive)
• Galley Bay Resort & Spa on Antigua, an intimate, secluded, all inclusive retreat with beachfront rooms and suites (starting double occupancy fam rate, per person per night: $129 all inclusive)
• Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas on Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, a plantation-style villa resort ideal for vacationers who love to sail and dive (starting double occupancy fam rate, per person per night: $79 MAP; Note: Since guests explore the BVIs during the day, the MAP meal plan is offered instead of an all inclusive option.)