Georgia's Lanier Islands Named Best Place for Family Fun

BUFORD, Ga. - Nov. 4, 2015 - PRLog -- In October 2015, Georgia’s Lanier Islands received a rather lofty designation for which it is truly grateful – the honor of being named Atlanta’s “Best Place for Family Fun.” The lakeside resort serves as a popular retreat for couples, friends, corporate groups, destination weddings and more – but where its sweet spot truly lies is in its role as Georgia’s place for family adventure. The distinction is the result of a contest held by Best Self Atlanta magazine, which will feature the resort and other distinguished honorees in its much-anticipated December “Best Of 2015” issue.

“Being named Best Place for Family Fun clearly indicates to our team that we’re doing something very right,” said Mike Williams, CEO of Lanier Islands. “We continually strive to push ourselves to the next level to improve our guest experience, and will be proud to debut our new Winter Adventure attraction in November – which will seriously up the fun factor on our shores during the holiday season and winter months. While we are perhaps best known for our LanierWorld beach, boardwalk and waterpark experience during the spring and summer, Lanier Islands truly is a year-round destination for families. Because we’re south of the mountains and foothills of North Georgia, our leaf peeping season comes a bit later. Families can enjoy the beautiful change of seasons on a boat ride from our Harbor Landing, on horseback from our Equestrian Center or on a zipline from Lanier Canopy Tours. It’s also a great time to stay at the resort and enjoy relaxing around a roaring bonfire or taking a dip in our heated saltwater pool before retiring to a room at the Lodge, Legacy Villas or Lake Houses. We are thankful to Best Self Atlanta for holding the contest and featuring our resort in their upcoming issue, but we are also extremely grateful to all of our fans who voted for us.”

To learn more about Lanier Islands, family fun to be found during the fall season, and the upcoming launch of the resort’s NEW Winter Adventure, interested parties are encouraged to visit www.lanierislands.com or make a reservation at 770-945-8787 to experience firsthand all that Lanier Islands has to offer.

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 Northeast Georgia. 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. For more information, schedule a tee time, learn package details or make reservations, call (770) 945-8787 or visit Lanier Islands’ website at www.lanierislands.com.