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Antigua Non-Stop From JFK

Air Jamaica’s best Caribbean Value
Now offering
Non-Stop Champagne Service From New York To Antigua

St. Johns, Antigua, December 16, 2003- Elite Island Resorts is pleased to announce the departure of Air Jamaica’s new non-stop Champagne Service from New York, JFK, to Antigua. As one can only expect from Air Jamaica, there will be complimentary champagne, Red Stripe beer and wine, and the world’s only flying chef! The new service begins on January 30, 2004.

Elite Island Resorts welcomes the 5-Star Diamond Award winning "Best Airline to 
the Caribbean" also known as "The Best Honeymoon Airline" to the island of Antigua.

“We fully support the launch of Air Jamaica’s new service to Antigua, so much so that we have created specific air/land combination packages at each of our resorts, to welcome Air Jamaica passengers”, commented Steve Heydt, President of Elite Island Resorts who owns, operates or manages more than half the hotel rooms on the island. 

4, 5, 6 and 7 night packages at any of Elite’s 5 beachfront properties in Antigua:

4 night packages begin at $599

Royal Antiguan Beach & Tennis Resort (3 stars) sits on a half-mile stretch of white-sand beach at Deep Bay on Antigua’s western coast. Sprawled upon 150 lush, tropical acres along a crescent strand of sand is one of Antigua’s best values. Royal Antiguan combines casual atmosphere with the adventure of an exciting Caribbean paradise, European plan rates start from $599 for a 4-night package, including roundtrip air.

Jolly Harbour Villas (3 stars) is a 500 acre all villa holiday. Each 2 bedroom villa is located directly on the water. The resort offers 2 of Antigua’s famed beaches and a choice of dining en-suite or at one of the fine choices around the property. Antigua’s newest and only Vegas style casino is located on property, EP rates start at only $750. 

St. James’s Club, Antigua, (4 stars) is Antigua’s most renowned address. Nestled amidst 100 acres of tropical gardens on this private peninsula at Mamora Bay, guests can choose between two white sand beaches, as well as a wide range of luxurious guestrooms and villas. All inclusive rates start at $1140.

Grand Pineapple Beach, by Occidental (4 stars) is located on the secluded white sand beach of Antigua’s Long Bay on one of the Island’s famed 365 powdery white sand beaches and boasts stunning gardens and breathtaking views of the bay. All inclusive rates start from $1050.

Galley Bay, (5 stars) an Elite Island Resort since 1997, is a 69-room hideaway on a spectacular three-quarter mile beach. Guests enjoy fine dining and personal service in an ambience of unspoiled elegance. Recent refinements include upgraded spa facilities and a new historic sugar mill reception and over-water entranceway through a bird sanctuary that not only ensures an even quieter resort, but also introduces guests to the island’s indigenous bird life. All inclusive begins at $1,350.

Flight Schedules

Departure City
Flt # 94
Departure Date/Time Arrival Time
JFK Tuesday 7:10 am 12:20 pm Antigua
JFK Friday 7:10 am 12:20 pm Antigua
JFK Saturday 7:10 am 12:20 pm Antigua
JFK Sunday 7:10 am  12:20 pm Antigua
     
Departure City
Flt # 95
Departure Date/Time Arrival Time
Antigua Monday 6:30 9:35 pm JFK
Antigua Thursday 6:30 pm 9:35 pm JFK
Antigua Friday 6:30 pm 9:35 pm JFK
Antigua Saturday 6:30 pm 9:35 pm JFK

Arrive in plenty of time to head straight for the beach and depart just in time to catch that last memorable glimpse of an Antiguan sunset. Timing is everything.

All rates are per person, based on double occupancy and include round-trip air from JFK to Antigua, plus accommodations. Some restrictions and air supplements may apply. For reservations and information on all-inclusive packages please call 800.345.0356 or visit www.eliteislandresorts.com 

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