Experience Traditional Sailing and Contemporary Yacht Racing with 7 night Stay & Sail Packages in Antigua, West Indies starting at $999.00 pp/dbl, during the Classic Yacht Regatta or Antigua Sailing Week, April 2002

Release Date: March 25, 2002
Contact: Ginger Hornaday   
954.522.6686                ginger@enhancemarketing.com   

Experience Traditional Sailing and Contemporary Yacht Racing with 7 night Stay & Sail Packages in Antigua, West Indies starting at $999.00 pp/dbl, during the Classic Yacht Regatta or Antigua Sailing Week, April 2002!

Sail on Douce France a 138' catamaran to view the Classic Yacht Regatta or enjoy the Antigua Sailing Week races aboard a luxury catamaran with Betsy Alison, the 5-time Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, included in the Curtain Bluff Resort Package for 2799.00 per pp/dbl.

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, April 18 – 25, 2002 and Antigua Sailing Week, April 28 – May 5, 2002 have provided an excellent opportunity for both Enhance Marketing, Inc. and Caribbean Resorts TMS to combine their expertise by developing the perfect 2002 Antigua Stay & Sail Package based in three different properties, Curtain Bluff, St. James's Club and Jolly Beach Resort. The complete "Stay & Sail Package" allows guests to view the famous sailing races from a private catamaran spectator sailing yacht, stop at a beach for snorkeling, experience a complete adventure each day of the races, as well as enjoy a multitude of resort activities included in one package price! These packages are endorsed by the Antigua Department of Tourism.

Celebrating their 40th anniversary, Curtain Bluff and the Sailing Yacht Douce France are the exclusive properties for the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Stay & Sail Package, (April 18 – 24). S.Y. Douce France, a 138' fast and sophisticated catamaran will be the spectator yacht for a maximum of 25 guests during the Classic Yacht Regatta and is one of two yachts in the Relais Chateau worldwide hotel collection. This sailing adventure, based on land, is aimed at the affluent traveler who loves the water and the sport for only $2,799.00 pp/dbl. This package allows a limited VIP opportunity to be a part of the races in luxury and style.

Betsy Alison, a 5-time Rolex Yachtswoman of the year, holding National, International and World titles and the US 2004 Olympic hopeful, will be the host aboard a luxury catamaran during the Antigua Sailing Week Package, (April 28 – May 4) at Curtain Bluff. "Betsy has a truly remarkable combination of sailing skills, energy, and compassion and has inspired thousands of women to start sailing", said US Sailing President Dave Rosekrans.

Standing with stately grace above Antigua's southern shore, Curtain Bluff emanates a captivating setting. The resort has always maintained an extraordinary level of amenities and service setting the standard for excellence throughout the Caribbean, offering a wide array of land activities such as racquetball, tennis, golf and a fitness center as well as water sports including sailing, snorkeling and diving. The luxurious rooms and suites each boast a balcony or garden patio overlooking the ocean creating a calming environment. Curtain Bluff offers two beautiful pristine white-sand beaches awaiting guests to take in its eminence. The commitment to excellence is evident in the dining at Curtain Bluff with Continental Cuisine that has an innovative blend of local Caribbean flavors and specialties.

Momora Bay, located on the southern coast of a private 100-acre peninsula in Antigua, is home to St. James's Club. This resort is known as one of the more glamorous places to stay, dine and yacht in the Caribbean and offers two spectacular white sand beaches, four pools, fitness center, tennis complex, water sports center, Las Vegas style casino, full service 18-slip marina and more. With the races traveling around the island, St. James's Club offers a tranquil getaway with participation in the festivities as well as a spectator catamaran to view the races all at $1,399 pp/dbl.

Jolly Beach Resort, located on the west side of the island home to Antigua's largest stretch of white-sand beach, is an all-inclusive resort offering great value and options. Newly renovated, all guests enjoy ocean view rooms at tree-top level, a magnificent pristine beach over one mile long, all meals and beverages, Fantasy Pool complete with swim-up bar, cascading waterfall, gazebo and Jacuzzi. Jolly Beach is the perfect setting to become part of the races. Rub shoulders with Captains and crew, attend nightly parties and view the races from a 50' catamaran starting at only $999 pp/dbl.

Antigua historically has been the premiere Caribbean Sailing destination since the turn of the century. With 365 beaches, perfectly constructed coves and secret harbors this tropical island paradise provides some of the most ideal cruising and sailing grounds in the Caribbean. The Classic Yacht Regatta combines traditional yachts and contemporary sailing in three days of intense racing. This regatta will provide incredible viewing from the spectator yacht of traditional yachting at its finest.

As one of the top three regattas in the World, Antigua Sailing Week continues the tradition and fun at the helm of the new Chairman, Kraig Moore and the support of The Hon. Molwyn Joseph, Minister of Tourism and the Environment. This year the 35th Anniversary promises to provide over 250 colorful yachts participating in five days of racing in two divisions. The grandeur of seeing 250 spinnakers race towards you on a spectator yacht is indescribable and a must do once in a lifetime experience!

Enhance Marketing, Inc provides over 25 years of experience in the Marine and Travel industries in public relations, product development and target marketing. Caribbean Resorts TMS brings travel marketing experience to the partnership and works with the resorts in providing the travel trade communications and marketing to complete the relationship and deliver success to their clients. Both companies have extensive client relationships and experience in Antigua, Bahamas, Jamaica, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curacao and more. Visit www.enhancemarketing.com for more information.




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