Canouan Island is amongst the islands in St. Vincent and the Grenadines located directly south of Mustique and immediately north of the Tobago Cays, a marine park containing some of the most beautiful snorkeling and diving waters in the world. The Grenadines are known for being phenomenal sailing grounds, and Canouan is home to The Moorings, one of the largest and most reputable yacht charter companies in the Caribbean. The first phase The Grenadines Estate consists of 23 Golf & Beach Villas & 30 Estate Lots designed to offer an exhilarating deluxe class experience and lifestyle that captures dreams, a true jewel in the Caribbean crown.

A private development of 1200 acres is shared with the prestigious 5 star Raffles Resort. The Grenadines Estate residents will be among the few to capture the experience of exquisite Fine Dining Restaurants, Amrita Spa, Boutiques, Villa Monte Carlo Casino, Tennis, Private Yachting and the Trump International Golf Club. The golf course is designed by Jim Fazio and is one of the few world class Caribbean Golf courses, with breathtaking views and cooling trade winds.

With the runway AA will connect to Canouan NON STOP from San Juan in one hour and 35 minutes of flying time, instead of almost 3 hours as it is now via St. Lucia. This for those that are sensitive to air ticket cost, for others the private jet solution will be ideal, directly from their city to Canouan or a major Airlines to Barbados or St. Lucia and then 28 minutes or 19 minutes respectively, with our Jet to Canouan. AA will substitute the ATR 72 (turbo propeller) with the Regional Jet (3 to 5 year to go) then San Juan to Canouan will be just one hour flying. This new airport facilities (also a new terminal building and an additional apron for private jet parking) will change radically the access to Canouan and just like it did happen in Anguilla and other small islands, it will increase substantially the value of the Real Estate, especially because it will open the market of the private jet people (owner or just fractional or leased).

The new runway is going to be 5900 feet and will accept plane as big as B737 and Airbus 320.

The Grenadines Estates on the island will entail several phases beginning with the development of 15 custom-built Estate Villas and 10 Golf Villas along the Jim Fazio Championship Golf course at the Raffles Resort. THCR will operate the exclusive international club-style casino in the Villa Monte Carlo, a separate structure on the resort's property. The casino will offer a full array of table games expected by international travelers at a world-class resort, in elegant surroundings.

The Villa Monte Carlo will also house an upscale restaurant and ballroom. When all phases of the project are completed, Canouan Island will have a total of 30 Golf and Beach Villas, 18 Monte Carlo Villas, 20 Marina Villas and 67 Estate Villas. The Golf, Monte Carlo and Marina villas will be pre-designed and pre-furnished. The Estate Villas will be custom designed by the individual owners. Villa owners may also place their homes in a rental program. Phase One of the real estate project is scheduled to begin sales in the summer of 2004. Unspoiled and virtually undiscovered, Canouan is one of the Caribbean's most up and coming luxury destinations. Located in the heart of the Grenadines, less than 20 miles south of Mustique and 110 miles west of Barbados, the three square-mile island is surrounded by small bays and coves, secluded white sand beaches and one of the Caribbean's largest coral reefs, offering incredible diving and snorkeling. A short distance from the Tobago Cays in the southern Caribbean, Canouan's enviable location also provides some of the best sailing in the world.

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After Conquering Real Estate Market on Island of Manhattan, Donald J. Trump Moves on to Canouan Island in First Caribbean Venture

Trump Launches Sales of Trump Island Villas in Grenadines

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- America just isn't big enough for Donald
Trump -- that's why he has moved on to launch his first real estate venture in
the Caribbean. The location? Tony Canouan Island in the Grenadines, located in
the southeastern Caribbean near posh Mustique and the Tobago Cays. Sales have
begun for Trump Island Villas, beginning at $2 million.

Trump Island Villas will be a community of 135 villas and estate homes,
which will be nestled in the hillsides across 700 acres on a 1,200-acre
private estate that it shares with the new Raffles Resort Canouan Island.
Phase One begins sales this month, and will include 30 Golf and Beach Villas
starting at $2 million -- the only villas to be built on the stunning Trump
International Golf Club that opened in November 2004. The par 72, 18-hole Jim
Fazio course offers views of the Caribbean Sea from every hole and has already
been called one of the most challenging and unique courses in the Caribbean,
with its 360-degree views of the Tobago Cays and the Grenadines. The Robb
Report recently named the course one of its "Best of the Best." Also
available as part of Phase One will be 20 three-acre estate lots for those
seeking to build a custom-designed home. Estate lot prices start at $2.7
million.

"I have discovered many great properties over the years, but nothing
compares to the spectacular location and setting of Canouan Island. This
island is such a natural choice for prominent individuals who have the means
to buy a second or third home. It was a natural choice for me, too.

Canouan's potential for luxury homes with phenomenal views, a golf course and
resort amenities was a vision I could not resist. I have now fulfilled that
vision and look forward to its success."

Buyers can choose from three villa styles offering views overlooking the
golf course and the Caribbean Sea:

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* Balliceaux Villa -- A 3,983 square foot, three-bedroom, three-and-a
half-bath villa, with a spacious great room opening to a two-tiered
veranda and infinity pool. The master suite includes a private veranda,
walk-in closet and six-piece master bathroom. The Balliceaux villa
with land starts at $3.75 million.

* Mopion Villa -- A 4,251 square foot villa on two levels, with three
bedrooms and three-and-a-half-baths. The great room opens to a veranda
that leads to a lower level infinity pool. The master suite includes a
media room, private patio, walk-in closets and six-piece master
bathroom. The two secondary bedrooms include en-suite bathrooms, walk-
in closets and private patios. The Mopion Villa with land starts at
$3.75 million.

* Savan Villa -- A duplex villa, with each half offering 2,583 square feet
and two bedrooms and two-and-a-half-baths. The great room contains an
open-style kitchen and opens to a veranda with a lower level pool. Each
bedroom contains an en-suite five-piece bathroom and private veranda.
The duplex villa with land starts at $2 million.

In addition to the Golf Villas, there will also be a gated community of
Monte Carlo Villas surrounding the European-style Trump Club Privee casino on
the northeast side of the island; Marina Villas, which include individual boat
slips in a private 30-slip marina on the quiet northwest side of the island;
and an additional 47 three-acre estate lots for custom home building.
Villa owners will enjoy full membership privileges at the Trump
International Golf Club, which includes dining privileges at four gourmet
restaurants, access to Raffles Amrita Spa, beaches, tennis and water sports,
as well as other services and amenities offered by Raffles Resort Canouan
Island. Owners will also have the option to place their homes in a resort
rental program.

Unspoiled and virtually undiscovered, Canouan Island is located in the
heart of the Grenadines, less than eight miles south of Mustique and 110 miles
southwest of Barbados. The three square-mile island is rimmed with small
bays and coves, secluded white beaches and one of the world's largest coral
reefs, offering incredible diving and snorkeling. The Moorings, the world's
premier charter yacht organization, also offers a base on Canouan with yacht
charters available to explore the Grenadines' prime sailing grounds and
breathtaking beauty.

Canouan Resorts Development (CRD) is the island's developer and owner of
the 1,200-acre estate. CRD has retained a team of high-profile partners known
for operating luxury brands, including Raffles Hotels & Resorts, Donald J.
Trump and The Moorings.

American Airlines offers daily service to Canouan from San Juan
(http://www.aa.com). Several airlines also offer flights from major North American
cities to Barbados -- including Air Canada, Air Jamaica, American, BWIA,
Continental, Delta and US Airways -- and Raffles arranges air limousine
transfers from Barbados to Canouan. Raffles also offers its own private
executive jet with club seating for seven passengers to transport clients from
any of the Caribbean islands.

About The Trump Organization
Donald J. Trump established The Trump Organization in 1980 as the umbrella
organization for his real estate development and other corporate affiliates.
For more than 25 years, Mr. Trump has demonstrated his ability to add value to
ventures through innovative approaches. In addition to developing numerous
properties throughout New York, Mr. Trump is also carrying out residential,
hotel and golf projects in Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Florida,
Westchester, NY and Bedminster, NJ.

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