Tuesday, October 05, 2010 10:1 pm
Awards recognize The Verandah Resort & Spa and LaSource as industry leaders
Awards recognize The Verandah Resort & Spa and LaSource as industry leaders
By Cheryl Andrews Marketing Communications
Elite Island Resorts, representing an impressive collection of unique beachfront properties in the Caribbean, has raised the bar in upscale, eco-friendly and family resort destinations after winning three Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, honoring the best in the travel industry.
Elite Island Resorts’ The Verandah Resort & Spa, located in Antigua, won a gold award in the family resort and hotel category as well as a silver award in the eco-friendly resort category. LaSource, the collection’s newest property in Grenada, was honored with a silver award in the upscale resort category.
“These recognitions from Travel Weekly demonstrate that our resorts stand out from the rest because they provide a unique Caribbean travel experience to all types of travelers, from families to luxury travelers to eco-conscious guests,” said Steven Heydt, president of Elite Island Resorts. “The Verandah Resort & Spa and LaSource are two of our premier destinations that are sure to delight guests, no matter their travel style or interest.”
The Verandah Resort & Spa, a 30-acre, eco-luxury resort located on Antigua’s northeast coastline, is an ideal destination for family getaways and eco-conscious travel. Just 30 minutes from Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU), the resort offers close proximity to the destination’s most popular sites, including the uninhabited Green and Bird Islands as well as Devil’s Bridge National Park, featuring the island’s landmark rock arch. No stranger to the limelight, The Verandah Resort & Spa also received the 2009 World Travel Award for best green resort. The resort’s eco-friendly initiatives include the use of post and pier foundations to minimize natural foliage and terrain disruption, the incorporation of indigenous materials into the resort’s design, the use of environmentally friendly insulation to maximize energy efficiency and the installation of solar water heaters to help conserve the island’s previous energy sources. Energy-efficient golf carts also help transport guests around the resort, minimizing noise, environmental pollution and carbon emissions.
Ideal for families, The Verandah Resort & Spa’s newly constructed two-bedroom villas feature separate living spaces for parents and kids. Built as side-by-side, single-story duplexes, the new accommodations offer the look and feel of a Caribbean villa with modern luxuries such as vaulted ceilings, granite countertops and bamboo accents. Kid-friendly amenities include the adult-supervised kids’ club, which is open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for children ages 4 to 11, and a brand-new teens’ club, featuring video games, pool tables and other teen-geared fun.
LaSource, surrounded by 40 acres of lush tropical gardens, offers first-class, luxury-inclusive amenities that combine the best of an active beach vacation with a luxurious spa retreat. Located on the southwest tip of the “Spice Island” of Grenada on Pink Gin Beach, the resort is conveniently situated just five minutes from the Point Salines International Airport (GND) and 15 minutes from Grenada’s capital, St. George’s. As part of the luxury-inclusive program, guests receive one complimentary 50-minute spa treatment per day, excluding arrival and departure days. Certified divers may also take advantage of the resort’s new dive program, offering one complimentary dive per stay. For diet-restricted guests, gluten-free and vegetarian meal options are available.
Island Stylee had the pleasure of doing this video on LaSource Resort, Grenada.
For more information or reservations on The Verandah Resort & Spa, LaSource or any of Elite Island Resorts’ properties, please visit http://www.eliteislandresorts.com or call 1-800-858-4618.
About Elite Island Resorts
Elite Island Resorts represents an impressive collection of unique beachfront properties in the Caribbean. Each Elite Island Resorts property provides something unique to fulfill every traveler’s desires, with offerings ranging from destination weddings or romantic escapes to family retreats or eco vacations. Resorts include LaSource in Grenada, Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas in Tortola, Palm Island Resort in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Galley Bay Resort & Spa, St. James’s Club & Villas and Verandah Resort & Spa, all in Antigua. For more information visit http://www.eliteislandresorts.com or call 1-800-858-4618.