AMONG AGENT ELITE AT SANDALS STAR AWARDS

Nassau, Bahamas – TripGuy Travel was been recognized by Sandals Resorts, the Luxury Included®

Vacation, at The Seventh Annual Sandals Travel Agent Recognition (STAR) Awards held December 8 – 10, 2008 at Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island in Nassau, Bahamas as one of its Top 10 Worldwide Agencies and one of its Best of the Best. Top agents led of TripGuy were recognized for their outstanding knowledge and performance in selling the world’s best Luxury Included® resorts. Sandals recognized and paid tribute to Preferred Sandals Agencies (PSA) and Certified Sandals Specialists (CSS) from around the world including the U.S., U.K. and Canada.

“Travel agencies like TripGuy are essential in bringing the Sandals Resorts’ vacation experience to life for their clients,” stated Sandals Resorts Chairman and Founder Gordon “Butch” Stewart. “I wish to commend TripGuy for their work as an ambassador of Sandals Resorts as we celebrate the next 25 years serving couples with dream Caribbean vacations.”

As a Platinum Preferred Sandals Agency, TripGuy is privy to Sandals Resorts dynamic education programs, award-winning marketing and advertising efforts and dedicated sales support. Special PSA & CSS perks ensure that TripGuy’s clients have priority when it comes to planning their Luxury Included® destination wedding, honeymoon, romantic getaway or family vacation at Beaches Resorts. TripGuy is consistently updated on all new developments and services offered at each Sandals Resort or Beaches Resort.

Sandals Resorts began the Star Awards in 2001 as a way to recognize the top travel agents selling Sandals, and at the same time showcase the newest in resort product and on-island attractions. The Seventh Annual Star Awards celebrated brand new initiatives, including a preview of the all-new $125 million Italian Village expansion and waterpark at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa, opening January 20, 2009, as well as a preview of the newest suites in the Sandals’ portfolio, including the stunning Millionaire Suites at Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa in St. Lucia.

TripGuy Travel, specializes in personalized vacations including honeymoons, destination weddings, group trips, family vacations, and special occasions. Please contact us at 888-990-TRIP to make an appointment to find out more about Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts’ special programs and rates.

Sandals Resorts:

Sandals Resorts has earned a worldwide reputation for providing two people in love with the most romantic vacation experience in the Caribbean. Currently, there are 12 Luxury IncludedÒ Sandals Resorts located in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia and The Bahamas. Each offers stunning beachfront locations; a choice of à la carte restaurants, from white-glove dining to barefoot elegance; all premium brand wine and spirits, including an exclusive partnership with California's legendary Beringer Vineyards; luxurious accommodations in a range of categories; unrivaled watersports including the Caribbean's largest PADI certification program; Butler Service for truly indulgent pampering; Preston Bailey Signature WeddingMoons® and signature Red Lane® Spas, with services and treatments inspired by the region. In July 2007, the five-star, all suite Mediterranean Village debuted at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa, offering two people in love the ultimate romantic getaway.

Sandals Resorts has set the industry standard for the Luxury IncludedÒ vacation and has been voted the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand at the World Travel Awards for 15 years in a row, and World's Leading All-Inclusive Company for 13 years in a row. For more information, call your local travel agent or 1-800-Sandals (1-800-726-3257) or visit www.sandals.com.

Beaches Resorts:

When it comes to family vacations, no other resort company in the world offers more than Beaches Resorts. With four spectacular locations on the most beautiful beaches in Turks & Caicos and Jamaica, Beaches Resorts is the ultimate family getaway and the most comprehensive vacation available in the Caribbean including gourmet meals; all premium brand wine and spirits, including an exclusive partnership with California's legendary Beringer Vineyards; luxurious accommodations; and even gratuities. Fun for the whole family means outrageous waterparks; Xbox 360® Game Garages; Crayola Art Camps; and exclusive Kids Camps with a full schedule of age-appropriate activities as well as childcare provided by expertly trained Certified Nannies. As a proud sponsor of Sesame Street, Beaches Resorts offers another exclusive for families, the Beaches Resorts Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street, where kids can spend their vacation with their favorite friends from the Sesame Street gang with daily activities and weekly stage shows. Brand new teen and tween programming will keep coming-of-age guests on their toes, whether dancing the night away at aqua-themed nightclub, Liquid; learning how to become a DJ at the Scratch DJ Academy; lounging and mingling with new friends at Trench Town; or enjoying a tailored spa treatment at Beaches Resorts’ exclusive Red Lane® Spa. With additional amenities including Butler Service; Red Lane® Spas, featuring services and treatments inspired by the region; WeddingMoons® and FamilyMoons® packages to make your wedding day just perfect; Beaches Resorts truly offers something for every member of the family.

In January 2009, Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa will debut a $125 million resort expansion, the Italian Village. The Italian Village will feature 162 luxurious family suites, bringing the total rooms at the resort to 615; a palatial lobby with private check-in services; an expanded Pirate’s Island Waterpark featuring seven new slides, a lazy river and surf simulator; a sprawling retail mecca and five additional gourmet restaurants.

Beaches Resorts is part of the Sandals' family, the Caribbean's largest operator of luxury included resorts, and has been voted the World's Best Family All-Inclusive Resort for 11 years in a row. For more information about Beaches Resorts, call 1-800-BEACHES (1-800-232-2437) or visit the Web site at www.beaches.com.