The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has launched the brand new Summer Gold card, offering holidaymakers fantastic savings and great value added deals between June and September this year. There has never been a better time to escape the cold weather and head to the island paradise for your summer getaway.
The initiative has been launched to encourage tourists to explore more for less and discover the twin-island nation’s authentic heritage and stunning scenery beyond its 365 beautiful beaches, renowned as amongst the finest in the world. The destination provides the ultimate escape with its rich colonial history, first class hotels and resorts, sporting history, exhilarating excursions, captivating culture and taste bud tantalising cuisine.
Summer Gold card holders will benefit from exclusive discounts at over 30 participating companies with offers encompassing hotel day passes, diving trips, restaurants, excursions, yacht charters and more. Highlights of the deals available include:
Chill out in style with a FREE one-day membership to the Sugar Club at Sugar Ridge, Antigua’s newest boutique hotel and 10% discount on treatments at the island’s first Aveda Concept Spa
Diamonds can be your best friend with a FREE $200 gift card valid for purchases of Diamonds International jewellery collection items
Pamper your inner beach goddess with a 50% discount on all beauty treatments at Hawksbill by Rex Resorts
Make like David Attenborough for just $80 US per person for a full-day ECO tour boat excursion exploring the twenty plus islands of the North Sound and learning about the local history and ecology of the area, including delicious lunch, all drinks and snorkelling equipment
Be awed by nature and save $20 US on the popular helicopter tour for an exhilarating photo-op of a lifetime and your chance to see the live Soufriere Hills volcano in action in the safety and comfort of a Bell helicopter
Dive into azure waters and save up to $175 per day with a 15% discount on the whole range of Ondeck water activities hiring yachts, catamarans and power boats or learning to sail
Get in the sunshine swing with Green fees from just $20 US for nine holes at the championship Cedar Valley Golf Club
Hilary Modeste, director of tourism, UK and Europe, commented: “We are keen to share the wonders of the islands with visitors and are thrilled to be able to offer these savings this summer.”
The card is valid for use between 1 June and 30 September 2010 for adults aged over 18. For further details and to sign up for your free Summer Gold card, go to: www.antiguasummergold.com.
The Summer Gold initiative is heavily supported by The Antigua Hotel and Tourist Association, Antigua Nice and The Ministry of Tourism.
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