Atlanta Welcomes the New Year with a BANG at Lanier Islands

BUFORD, Ga. - Dec. 17, 2017 - PRLog -- Never ones to follow the status quo, the party planners at Lanier Islands seek to offer Atlanta a little something different this New Years Eve. As the popularity of its annual New Years Eve Party has grown by leaps and bounds each year, the lakeside destination that specializes in celebrations of every imagining has really ramped things up so its guests can ring in 2018 in style. In addition to moving the celebration from the Grand Ballroom at Legacy Lodge to its largest venue at Peachtree Pointe Amphitheatre and Pavilion to accommodate more guests, New Year's Eve at Lanier Islands will include a sumptuous buffet prepared by the resort's culinary team, performances by Party Nation, open bar, dancing, party favors and shuttles to/from Legacy Lodge. Rather than merely providing a countdown or balloon drop as in year's past, Lanier Islands breaks the mold with a spectacular fireworks display over the water at the stroke of midnight.

"We are so excited about New Years Eve at Lanier Islands this year," said Missy Burgess, Director of Public Relations and Sponsorships for the Islands. "It's always a great party every year, but as word spread, we quickly saw that we were outgrowing our Grand Ballroom. When we decided to move it to Peachtree Pointe – a popular destination for weddings and receptions of up to 500 guests – we knew we had to make a special event even MORE special. Party Nation is THE party band in Atlanta, so we know they will really add to the fun factor. Add to that, great food and drink plus fireworks to end the evening, and we believe it will be one of our biggest and most memorable New Year's Eve celebrations to date."

One thing that won't change about Lanier Islands' New Year's Eve Celebration is its popular Kids NYE Party. The resort will continue to offer a separate event at Legacy Lodge for the children of overnight guests – complete with music, games, a movie, arts & crafts, kid-friendly dinner, loads of fun and midnight balloon drop – all under the watchful eye of the Islands' team of Legacy Kids counselors. As the parents return to the Lodge via shuttle following their own night of revelry at Peachtree Pointe, they can collect their kids and head off to bed at the resort's flagship hotel – proud member of the Southern Living Hotel Collection.

To make planning as simple as possible for Atlanta couples and families, Lanier Islands has designed the New Year's Eve Celebration Package. Guests who book the package can enjoy passes for two the thoroughly grown-up, utterly exclusive New Year's Eve Party at Peachtree Pointe overlooking the lake, complete with deluxe overnight accommodations at Legacy Lodge. Families will be pleased to learn that this overnight accommodation package also includes the option to add the Kid's New Year's Eve Party. The following morning, the family can regale one another with their epic tales of the night before over a sumptuous breakfast buffet at Sidney's Restaurant. The New Year's Eve Celebration Package starts at just $499/couple* and the Kids NYE Party can be added to the package for just $50/child.

Prospective party goers can learn more by visiting www.lanierislands.com or by calling 770-945-8787. Reservations are limited.

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, Villas, and LakeHouses enhance the park'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 islands 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 four consecutive years, was named "Best Place for Family Fun" by Best Self Atlanta Magazine in 2015 and made TripstoDiscover.com's #3 slot of 10 Best Family-Friendly Hotels & Resorts in Georgia in 2017. For more information, visit www.lanierislands.com.

* does not include taxes and resort fees.