Exclusively Yours

Membership does have its privileges...especially in luxury hotel chain's invite-only, "preferred agency" programs. As an affiliate of an agency belonging to Orient-Express Hotel's prestigious Bellini Club, Elite Travel International (ETI) can offer up to 25 percent off rates at such fabulous hotels as La Samanna (pictured) in St. Martin, Bora Bora Lagoon Resort, Copacabana Palace in Rio, Reid's Palace in Madeira and La Residencia in Mallorca, Spain!

Here's the deal: Book a stay at any of these properties by Feb. 28 for travel through April 30 and enjoy a free 4th night with 3 booked and 2 additional free nights with 5 nights booked! This equates to savings of up to 25 percent...In addition to the free nights, also enjoy a three-course dinner for two and two 30-minute massages at Maroma Resort & Spa in Riviera Maya.

Another great "Members Only" deal currently on offer through end of May: Book a stay by Feb 27 through ETI (an affiliate of a Ritz-Carlton STARS agency) at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and your rates will be discounted 25 percent. For example, a Club Level City-View room typically priced at $575 is available (if you book through us!) for $479. Extra perks? Continental breakfast and a customized welcome gift are included as well!

We've got many more "exclusive" offerings (not to mention, great breakfast-inclusive rates and lots of special perks!) as an affiliate of TravelStore Platinum, a Brentwood, CA-based agency with membership in Signature Travel Network plus the Ritz-Carlton STARS, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Orient-Express Bellini Club and Rosewood Hotels Elite invite-only programs. Contact the EliteTravelGal by clicking here for more details on how we can help you stretch your luxury travel bucks in 2009.