Lanier Islands Cooks Up a Special Way to Celebrate Christmas

Once the presents have all been opened and every last stocking has been searched, Georgia’s Lanier Islands invites friends, couples and families to make for the lake for a special Christmas Day celebration. Kicking off with a sumptuous feast in Sidney’s Restaurant at Legacy Lodge, the Christmas Day Brunch will include such traditional holiday favorites as cinnamon apple croissant french toast, made-to-order omelets, deep fried turkey breast with herbed gravy, garlic and rosemary spiked sirloin au jus, green bean au gratin and an assortment of delectable desserts – just to name a few. After brunch, guests can extend the celebration with a visit to LanierWorld Winter Adventure – which includes classic carnival rides, speed slides, tubing, snow play zones, bubble skating, beloved holiday classics on the 5-story high-definition Spectacular Screen and more. When the sun goes down, the lights go up on dozens of animated light displays peppered along a 7-mile route through the resort, serving as the perfect finale to an unforgettable day.

“Our Christmas Brunch is a well-deserved gift for the cook in the family – a day off from cooking and cleaning to simply enjoy some delicious food and a relaxing time with the ones they love,” said Stephanie Orr, VP of Sales and Marketing for Lanier Islands. “When combined with all the fun to be found at our Winter Adventure, we’re sure this will be a Christmas to remember – possibly even a new tradition to be commemorated year after year.”

Served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Christmas Day Brunch at Lanier Islands is just $29.95 for adults, $24.95 for seniors (aged 65 and older), $13.95 for children (aged 6 – 12) and free for children aged 5 and younger*. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 770-945-8787. To learn more about pricing and activities at LanierWorld Winter Adventure or to purchase advance passes online, prospective guests of Lanier Islands are invited to visit www.lanierislands.com.

About Lanier Islands: Nestled less than 45 miles from downtown Atlanta on the southern-most shoreline of Lake Lanier at the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains lies the truly distinctive Lanier Islands. Quickly growing in size, scope, and reputation as one of the Southeast’s leading lakeside retreats, the Islands is proud to have been designated a member of the highly esteemed Southern Living Hotel Collection. 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 the beach-and-boardwalk-themed LanierWorld, Lake Lanier Canopy Tours, horseback riding at the Equestrian Center, and boat rentals 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 Islands 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. For more information, visit www.lanierislands.com.