March, 23, 2007:  Leading the way on a new residential wave about to crest on Eleuthera in the Bahamas is French Leave Resort. The new low-density development will bring a five-star experience to resort and residential living with oceanfront home sites, luxury resort residences and a new yacht harbor. Dedicated to preserving the island’s natural environment and authenticity, developer EIC Resorts is reducing the density and scale of the development from what was once the Club Med site to a two-story enclave for resort residences, as well as increasing green space and unobstructed ocean views. French Leave Resort will ultimately launch a rebirth of an island that was once one of the world’s most coveted vacation destinations. 

The property is located in Governor’s Harbour, the capital of Eleuthera and oldest settlement in the Bahamas. The island of Eleuthera, defined by 90 miles of untouched beaches, high elevations, long forgotten pineapple plantations and infinite views, is just 60 miles east of Nassau and 240 miles southeast of Miami. Home to pink sand beaches, turquoise waves, starry nights and flurries of butterflies, Eleuthera’s physical attributes are rivaled only by its rich history and central location that allows access to cosmopolitan draws like Harbour Island.  

Spread over 265 acres of lush vegetation, French Leave Resort will boast “sea to sea” views from French Leave Beach to French Leave Marina Village. While the historic Club Med site contained 300 units, the new low-density development on French Leave Beach will consist of only 68 fully furnished luxury oceanfront resort residences, 12 poolside luxury studio residences, 17 villas, 10 estates and 10 cottages. 

Amenities at the property include an infinity-edge oceanfront swimming pool; original spade-shaped winter swimming pool; full-service salon and spa; fitness center; night-lighted tennis courts; flat widescreen (LCD) televisions; large “open concept” gourmet kitchens; luxury “Frette” linens and L’Occitane bath products.  

French Leave Marina Village will be home to 32 luxury residences, 12 colonial-style homes and 50 yacht slips at the first full-service Yacht Harbour at Governor’s Harbour. Residents and owners of Yacht slips at French Leave Marina Village will enjoy full membership privileges throughout the resort. 

EIC retained distinguished architects Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica and Cesar Molina to lead the designs of the property. Spacious indoor and outdoor living spaces will feature floor-to-ceiling panel doors, capturing the stunning views of French Leave Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. All residences will contain an “open concept” gourmet kitchen with state-of-the-art equipment, as well as widescreen LCD televisions and DSL high speed Internet access. In addition, a new Yacht Harbour will service luxury yachts and sport fishing boats at Governor’s Harbour on the Caribbean Sea, while providing members with privileges throughout French Leave Resort.  

Construction of French Leave Resort begins this spring with occupancy targeted for late 2008. For more information, visit www.frenchleaveresort.com.