Don't believe the reports that the lake is dried up!  I just came from cursing the lake in a mega "luxury houseboat" and, while the shore line is growing, there is a lots of picture-perfect lake left to enjoy!  All of this charming world of water is just 45 minutes northeast of downtown Atlanta, Georgia.  Awaiting you is Lake Sidney Lanier, which is Georgia's largest inland body of water.  What awaits your arrival at the Island Resort is way more than an ordinary lake  experience.

There is still time to make plans for the holiday landmark at the Magical Night of Lights.  With over six miles of twinkling, animated, breath-taking - memory making Christmas settings that is climaxed at the Holiday Village with a Santa Shop, Santa himself, marshmallow roast, and even pony rides. 

This prestigious destination is a private, gated peninsula located on 1,100 acres of natural beauty, challenging golf course, bike trails, horseback riding at the Equestrian Center, and prime fishing. 

Lake Lanier provides the arena for ski boating, pontoon boats, kayaks, canoes, group excursion yachts, and good old southern fishing.  If you don't have your own water transportation, there are plenty of rental choices. The Islands include 520 miles of forested shoreline

The Island Queen Excursion Yacht Houseboat includes a luxury enclosed cabin, two restrooms, formal seating area, upper party deck which includes partial cover, catering and bar capabilities as well as two restrooms.  This luxury Excursion Yacht can host up to 65 passengers.

The Island Princess is an excellent choice for corporate retreats with up to 149 guest, and a choice of many for their "never-to-be-forgotten wedding event."  This is pure luxury excursion yacht houseboat - all the way.

There are 30 New England homes with fieldstone fireplaces, gas grills, and Jacuzzi tubs.and views of Lake Sidney Lanier.  Pre-ordering the home stocked with your groceries is an option offered to all guest. The guest houses feature two bedrooms and two private bathrooms with dressing areas with the great room' as the focal point.  Floor to ceiling windows enhance the lake view and the full sized refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and stovetop cooking make sure you have all the kitchen appliance needs to make your stay comfortable.  Stacked washer and dryer units are in each house.

The Resort Center itself offers 216 truly "comfort oriented" rooms with either a private balcony  or terrace overlooking the beauties of nature.  There is a 24 hour fitness center, jogging trails, lighted tennis courts, and heated swimming pool available for the fitness minded traveler.  Of course, there are plenty of conference rooms, twenty three meeting rooms including three luxurious ballrooms, state-of-the-art audio visual equipment for the meetings, high speed wireless Internet, fax and all the needs for the modern business conference or business person as well as fine dining, as well as the Bullfrog Bar and Grille for casual dining or snacks.  The accommodations are first class. There is a private fitness center that includes the latest walking, riding and stepping machines. A multi-task weight station is also available as are locker rooms and saunas. There is also an outdoor heated swimming pool, a kiddy pool and whirlpool. If you haven’t gotten your fill of exercise indoors, there are two additional options. There is a wooded nature trail that completes a three quarter of a mile circle around the resort as well as tennis courts.

Golf offers one of the South's most scenic golfing experiences with 13 holes of the Emerald Pointe Golf course on the water. The Pineisle Golf Club offers 18 holes of manicured greens an with 8 holes on the water's edge, offers stunting views, and challenging playing. These courses could be the Pebble Beach of the south!

In the making and already underway is the multimillion dollar renovation which involves major architectural changes in the complex, and the addition of the Executive Villas.  They will be built of heavy timber, stone entryways, granite and hardwood surfaces, complete with flat screen televisions, full wet bars, and all the luxury one would expect in a Executive Villa.  This phase is expected to be completed in Spring 2008.  One can go online at www.lakelanierislands.com to find our how the progress in the renovations are going or call 800.840.LAKE.

Not to be forgotten for the RV crowd  there is a Full Service  "Campgrounds at Lake Lanier Islands Resort," as well as tent facilities, complete with a boat ramp, fishing pier and camp store.

The Beach and Water Park, though limited until "the rains come" offers more than 100 ways to get drenched, Georgia's "Ride Wild Waves" - the state's largest wave pool,  and exciting watersides!  The park includes Georgia’s largest wave pool and water rides such as the Intimidator, the Twister, SplashDown and Triple Threat! The mile-long beach of white sand provides ample space to relax under the sun or work on your sand castling skills.

Now even more great news....

Tranquility Spa Opens at Lake Lanier Islands Resort

Rediscover tranquility", the resounding theme of the new Tranquility Spa at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. This high-end, sanctuary of pampering opened Saturday, July 28th 2007 at 9:00am, and is available to the guests of the resort as well as the local community.

Tranquility Spa's menu of services offers a spectrum of unprecedented treatments ranging from basic massage to stone therapy treatment, as well as European facials, aroma therapy body wraps, signature pedicures and manicures and more.  Each state-of-the-art therapy is performed in exquisite treatment rooms under the care of highly trained professionals.

This luxurious spa will also feature highly sought after Jane Iradele Mineral Skin Care Makeup®, used by Plastic Surgeons all over the world for its ability to effectively treat and cover redness after laser resurfacing therapies. It also provides essential sun protection, while leaving the skin glowing and refreshed. Award-winning, innovative products from Académie Scientifique dé Beauté, composed of the purest, most concentrated and most efficient raw materials, will also be part of the essential line available at Tranquility Spa.

Tranquility Spa, open Monday through Sunday, welcomes Lake Lanier Islands Resort guests and members of the local community to enjoy individual treatments as well as complete packages that offer the ultimate experience in pampering. Click here http://www.lakelanierislands.com/spa.asp to read all about the offerings of this facility.

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Happy Traveling.