-- NEW AMERICAN AIRLINES' NONSTOP SERVICE BETWEEN MIAMI AND ANTIGUA MAKES

                   ISLAND EVEN MORE ACCESSIBLE TO U.S. --



    ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, Aug. 7 /EMWNews/ -- To celebrate American

Airlines' new nonstop service between Miami and Antigua - which connects to

most of the airline's U.S. gateways, Elite Island Resorts, the

award-winning Caribbean hospitality group, announces a "Fantastic Fall"

airfare promotion plus resort savings of up to 40 percent. When travelers

book their all-inclusive Caribbean vacations to Antigua by September 15,

2008, for seven night stays or longer in September and October, they will

enjoy $299 roundtrip fares to Antigua from all major East Coast gateways.

Airfare supplements of $100 apply from the Midwest; $200 from the West

Coast. This new service will make the island with 365 beaches even easier

to reach.



    Known for its green-certified, casually elegant Caribbean resorts,

stunning locations and caring, personal service, Elite Island Resorts'

nightly double occupancy, all-inclusive Antigua rates start at $349 per

room at The Verandah Resort & Spa; at $349 at St. James's Club & Villas;

and at $620 at Galley Bay Resort & Spa. Rates include all meals, top-shelf

liquor, non- motorized water sports, entertainment, tax and service

charges.



    The Verandah Resort & Spa: an upscale eco-friendly resort adjacent to a

national park, is situated on 30 spectacular waterfront acres along

Antigua's pristine northeast coast; features two white sand beaches,

kayaking, hiking and more.



    St. James's Club & Villas: tucked away on a private 100-acre peninsula

on Antigua's southeastern coast, exudes a casual, club-like ambience and

offers two white sand beaches, many activities and a new, scuba dive

center.



    Galley Bay Resort & Spa: is an intimate, top-rated adult retreat with

stunning beachfront accommodations, including new premium oceanfront

suites, spectacular dining options, and the new Indulge Spa. The tropical

hideaway consistently earns top honors from Conde Nast Traveler and

TripAdvisor.com.



    For reservations, call (800) 345-0356 or visit

http://www.eliteislandresorts.com . Rates and special fares are subject to

availability.