Good family deal to Antigua

By Clara Bosonetto Maerz

For ajc.com

Elite Island Resorts offers creative summer savings - the "Pay for 1 & Bring Up to 4" on a Caribbean vacation.

Guests pay only the nightly all-inclusive rate, which allows up to four persons to share a guestroom on the island of Antigua.

Families, for instance can bring two kids for no additional cost. While four ladies traveling together might want to enjoy a girls getaway. Or, two couples who always vacation together can enjoy this cost savings.

The vacation savings are valid for travel from April 15 through August 30, when booked by July 15. A three-night minimum stay is required.

"Pay for 1 & Bring Up to 4" is featured at the following Antigua resorts:

- St. James's Club & Villas is a club-like resort on a private 100-acre estate with a dedicated kids club.

- The Verandah Resort & Spa is an eco-friendly beach escape perfect for couples and families.

All-inclusive rates start from $416 per night at either resort and include meals, top-shelf liquor, non-motorized water sports, entertainment, tax and service charges.

For more information about Elite Island Resorts call (800) 345-0356 or visit www.eliteislandresorts.com.

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Through midnight, tonight (4/5), Delta Air Lines offers a round-trip sale rate of $594.20 (inclusive of all taxes, fees) to Antigua. Trips can begin on or after April 17. Trips must be finished on or before June 26. Delta serves the island with a Saturday-only nonstop flight. http://www.delta.com

Another alternative is traveling to Antigua with American Airlines. Regular round-trip rates, inclusive of all fees and tax are $614.20. American serves the island daily via its Miami hub. http://www.aa.com