Green Certified Caribbean Resort Galley Bay Resort and Spa Awarded Expedia's Highest Honors as One of the World's Top Properties

Special Summer Vacation Rates Feature 40 Percent Savings

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May 26, 2010, 09:47 ET

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, May 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Galley Bay Resort and Spa, the celebrated Green Globe certified, award-winning Caribbean hideaway tucked into a jewel-like corner of Antigua's west coast, is proud to announce it has been chosen as an Expedia's Insiders' Select Hotel, one of Expedia's top-ranked properties. The Expedia Insiders' Select list is an annual award recognizing the very best hotels available in Expedia's global marketplace. The award is judged on one million plus hotel reviews based on customers' experiences. The list formally recognizes individual hotels worldwide that consistently deliver excellent service, a great overall experience and a notable value.

This summer and fall couples can fall in love again and discover why Galley Bay consistently wins the highest awards in the industry. Couples can escape and enjoy a romantic, luxurious all-inclusive vacation at exotic Galley Bay and save 40 percent off when they book by June 20, 2010, and travel by December 20, 2010. The all-inclusive double occupancy nightly starting rate is now $504 inclusive of tax and service.

Galley Bay was awarded the 2010 Awards for Excellence as "Most Excellent Eco Resort" by Conde Nast Johansens and Conde Nast Traveler's "Top 25 Caribbean Resorts, Reader's Choice Award" for 2009. In 2010, Galley Bay's employee Ismay Mason was honored with a Merit of Order from the Queen of England for her 46+ years of dedication as a housekeeper at the resort and her service to the hospitality industry.

Last year, the green certified, luxury Caribbean resort received a multi-million dollar design update to its accommodations and amenities.

"Galley Bay frequently wins awards, and we are delighted to be honored by Expedia, one of the industry leading travel sellers. With our special summer savings of 40 percent, couples looking for a romantic trip, honeymoon or destination wedding, will have the opportunity to see what sets this romantic paradise hideaway apart and at a remarkable savings right now," said Steven E. Heydt, Elite Island Resorts president. "Discerning travelers praise Galley Bay for its friendly service, wide range of amenities and refined yet unpretentious atmosphere."

The Galley Bay experience begins at arrival. After being greeted with a cooling towel and rum or fruit punch, guests are transported by golf cart on a narrow lane across the resort's bird sanctuary lagoon to its secluded beachfront. The boutique all-inclusive property's 98 guest rooms are set amid 40 acres of lush tropical gardens, either directly along its private, three-quarter-mile-long beach or among gardens with concealed individual plunge pools and lagoon views. This casually elegant retreat features Indulge Spa, non-motorized water sports, pools, jogging and hiking trails and tennis. For reservations contact 866-237-1644 or visit www.galleybayresort.com.

SOURCE Elite Island Resorts