BUFORD - Award-winning Southern lakeside resort – Lanier Islands – will be kicking the New Year off in style with a toast-worthy party of epic proportions. Hosted in the Grand Ballroom of the Legacy Lodge – which was named a member of the highly esteemed Southern Living Hotel Collection in 2014 – the New Years Eve Celebration includes a sumptuous dinner buffet, open bar, live music by legendary Atlanta band – Banks & Shane, dancing throughout the evening, party favors and champagne toast at midnight. For guests who elect to take advantage of Lanier Islands New Year’s Eve Celebration accommodation package, they will enjoy a restful night’s sleep in a deluxe room in the Lodge, complete with a special New Year’s Brunch the following morning. Packages start at $459*, but can be upgraded to a room or suite in the Legacy Villas.
Couples attending the New Year’s Eve Celebration at Lanier Islands who may be wondering what to do with the kids that night may be pleased to learn that the resort will also be playing host to a special New Year’s Eve Kids Night Out. As an extension of the resort’s Legacy Kids Program, parents can drop their kids off with our fun-focused hosts and hostesses for a giggle-filled evening, complete with kid-friendly dinner, games and entertainment. One child’s participation in the Kids Night Out is included in Lanier Islands New Year’s Eve Celebration accommodation package, and additional children can be added for just $50 per child. Children will stay in their parents’ room that evening at no additional charge. Reservations for Kids Night Out must be made in advance in order to ensure that there is space for every child who wishes to attend.
“It’s an amazing way for couples and families to ring in 2016,” said Cindy Wahl, Director of Marketing for Lanier Islands. “Adults will have their party on one end of the Lodge, the kiddos will be on the other and everyone will have a blast! After dancing and playing into the wee hours, our cozy pillow-top beds in a room at Legacy Lodge or Legacy Villas will prove most welcoming to all – with no need to worry about driving home or calling a cab. Not to mention, the food will be fabulous – both at the New Year’s Eve party and our New Years Brunch. After brunch, we suggest our guests head over to LanierWorld to experience the wild speed slides, snow play zones, triple racing zip lines, Bubble Skating Rink, fun games – like our NEW Knockerball and Lakeside Links Miniature Golf, fire pits for roasting marshmallows and so much more at Winter Adventure. New Years at Lanier Islands is certain to become a beloved tradition for countless Atlanta couples and families, and – based on the outstanding success we’ve witnessed so far this season in relation to our Magical Nights of Lights and Winter Adventure attractions – we’re expecting a great turnout. That said, we highly recommend that anyone who wants to enjoy New Years by the lake should make reservations right away!”
Reservations for the New Years Eve Celebration Package at Lanier Islands can be made online at www.lanierislands.com or by calling 770-945-8787.
* Event gratuities and taxes are included in package. Accommodations taxes and fee are not included.
About Lanier Islands: Nestled on the southern-most shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier at the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains lies the truly distinctive Lanier Islands. Situated less than 45 miles from downtown Atlanta on 1,500 pristine acres of forests, meadows and beaches, this luxury resort is quickly growing in size, scope and reputation as one of the Southeast’s leading lakeside retreats. As the resort’s crown jewel, Lake Lanier is one of the United States’ most popular man-made lakes, encompassing 38,000 surface acres and 690 miles of shoreline in . Legacy Lodge and Legacy Villas enhance the resort’s broad assortment of accommodation choices and meeting sites – making it the ideal choice for corporate meetings and company retreats. Popular excursions like fun in the sun at the boardwalk-themed LanierWorld, zip lining through the trees with Lake Lanier Canopy Tours, horseback riding on a lakeside trail from the Equestrian Center, and renting a boat and ski equipment from Harbor Landing make the resort a terrific choice for families vacationing or “staycationing” in the South. Tranquility – the Spa and the picturesque 18-hole Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course are major draws for visitors looking to relax or play, and with more than 20 wedding venues to choose from, the Resort is rapidly gaining favor with brides- and grooms-to-be as a highly sought-after Destination Wedding site.
Lanier Islands is steadily securing a solid standing for their unique vision of the future of this luxury retreat, their unswerving dedication to the comfort and enjoyment of their guests, and their signature brand of Southern Hospitality. In 2014, the Resort became a member of the highly esteemed Southern Living Hotel Collection. The Islands has also been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for two consecutive years and was named “Best Place for Family Fun” by Best Self Atlanta Magazine in 2015.
