Atlantans are Beach Bound for Spring Break 2016 at Lanier Islands

BUFORD, Ga. - March 8, 2016 - PRLog -- With Spring Break just around the corner, countless students and their parents throughout the South are likely dreaming about days spent with their toes in the sand. However, for those families who won’t be making the trek to an oceanside resort this April, a popular Georgia destination offers up a terrific staycation option that’s a little closer to home.  From April 1 through April 10, Lanier Islands will extend free beach admission* to guests, granting them access to more than a half mile-long stretch of sparkling white sand overlooking the cove at Lake Lanier’s southernmost shoreline. While there, visitors can take part in a bodacious beach party from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily.

In addition to opportunities to enjoy the beach and boardwalk eateries like the popular Gianni’s Italian Bistro-To-Go and Sunset Cantina, Lanier Islands’ guests can join in the following “fun in the sun” activities:

Knockerball - an exciting new game in which participants not only get to PLAY ball, but also have a unique opportunity to BE the ball

Pickup games of Beach Volleyball and Corn Hole

Bounce Houses, Face Painter and Balloon Animal Artist for Little Landlubbers

Legacy Kids Mini-Camps on the beach every hour between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Miniature golf at Lakeside Links

Photo backdrops where guests can capture fun moments with family and friends

Beachfront cocktails at the Tiki Hut and Dockside Bar

Retail carts where guests can pick up all of the essentials such as sunscreen and beach toys

Live entertainment to include DJs, bands, appearances by Islands mascot - Bucky the Beaver and MORE!

Each day, Lanier Islands will present an entertaining series of shows, music videos and cartoon shorts on its brand new Spectacular Screen – showcasing 46’x 80’ of high definition digital awesomeness high on a hill above Big Beach. A kid-friendly full-length feature film will appear daily at noon, and a family-friendly movie geared more towards tweens and teens will appear nightly at 7 p.m. At 3 p.m. every afternoon, the resort will play host to an interactive competition for families called Bucky’s Spectacular Race – Lanier Islands’ spin on the CBS hit, The Amazing Race.

Of course, there is also plenty of fun to be found off the beach. Lanier Islands offers an 18-hole lakeside golf course, heated saltwater pool**, horseback riding, a series of zipline canopy tours, Island carts for exploring the resort, boat rentals from Harbor Landing for exploring the lake, and so much more. For families who wish to turn their Spring Break daycation into a Spring Break staycation, Lanier Islands offers the Legacy Kids Adventure Package which includes overnight accommodations at the award-winning Legacy Lodge, opportunities for children to take part in Legacy Kids Camp during the day, access to the Spring Break Beach Party and breakfast for four each morning. The package also includes Kids Night Out*** – where the parents get to enjoy an evening to themselves while the kids take part in games and crafts, while enjoying dinner and a movie with other Legacy Kids and Lanier Islands Adventure Counselors. Families who book three or more nights will receive an additional night for free****. To learn more about Spring Break at Lanier Islands and book a Legacy Kids Adventure Package, visit www.lanierislands.com or call 770-945-8787.

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 and was named “Best Place for Family Fun” by Best Self Atlanta Magazine in 2015.

* Free admission applies to beach admittance only, and does not include resort gate fee of $15

** Heated saltwater pool is only available to overnight guests of the resort

*** Camp and Kids Night Out valid for up to three kids with purchase of Legacy Kids Adventure package

**** For rooms booked between April 1-10, 2016