Excel Holidays new prices provide holiday makers with even better Caribbean deals

    /24-7PressRelease/ - EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, September 27, 2006 - Excel Holidays have announced a series of bargain prices on holidays to the Caribbean in the New Year. The newly launched holiday programme includes travel to the islands of Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, St Kitts and Tobago.

Part of the growing XL.com group, all these specially priced holidays are bookable online and combine direct flights out of London Gatwick and Manchester with a range of top class beachfront accommodations, choice of meal plans and room upgrades.

The Excel Airways fleet has been expanded with its long haul aircraft now featuring leather upholstery and providing a choice of cabin service on all of the Caribbean routes. Hot meals will be served as standard in the Economy cabin with an option to upgrade to the larger seats of the Excel Premium section where the in-flight service starts with a welcome glass of champagne. Excel One service takes place in a dedicated cabin where passengers enjoy 3 course meals with choice of menu, ports, liqueurs and chocolates as well as individual hand held entertainment centres. Upgrade costs start from just 200 per person.

Excel Holidays have teamed up with a number of prestigious hotel partners including Hilton, Marriott and Sandals together with a number of individually owned informal style hotels and the renowned family Caribbean specialist, Rex Resorts.

Prices to Antigua start at just 332 per person for a week departing 8 January 2007 and staying at the popular Halcyon Cove hotel operated by Rex Resorts. This price includes flights from London Gatwick and 7 nights accommodation in a standard room.

Grenada prices lead in at 356 per person for a week in a hillside room at the Rex Grenadian departing on 7 January 2007 on the direct flight service from London Gatwick.

Flights depart on a Saturday from London Gatwick direct to Tobago. Prices lead in at 378 per person for travel 6 January 2007 including a weeks accommodation at the Turtle Beach, an eco friendly resort and another member of the Rex chain.

With the launch of XL's direct service from Gatwick into St Kitts, this hideaway island also now forms part of the Excel Holiday Caribbean portfolio with prices starting at 402 per person for a 7 night stay at the Sugar Bay Club.

Contact details
Rebecca Walden
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