After this past weeks record temperatures, and temperatures still slated to reach the 100’s later this week it has brought new meaning to Hotlanta. Lake Lanier Islands Resort’s Beach & Water Park saw an increase in attendance even with local area schools back in session.
LAKE LANIER ISLANDS, GA (Monday, August 13, 2007) – After this past weeks record temperatures, and temperatures still slated to reach the 100’s later this week it has brought new meaning to Hotlanta. Lake Lanier Islands Resort’s Beach & Water Park saw an increase in attendance even with local area schools back in session.
“We have definitely seen an increase of about 20 – 25% in attendance to the Beach & Water Park with the recent heat wave,” says Bucky Perry, Director of Operations. Harbor Landing Boat Rentals at Lake Lanier Islands Resort has also seen an increase in boat rentals since the extreme temperatures began on August 8th. “People are trying to stay cool anyway they can,” explains Perry.
The Beach & Water Park is offering a weekend back to school special to keep everyone cool with $5 off per adult admission coupons. The coupon can be found at www.lakelanierislands.com (valid weekends and Labor Day through September 9th). The Beach and WaterPark is now open weekends only from 10:00am to 6:00pm until September 9th, and will be open 10:00am to 6:00pm Labor Day.
With over 200,000 visitors to the Beach & WaterPark each year, the park is well staffed with nearly 80 certified lifeguards and offers fun for the entire family. Have a splash all day with the exciting FunDunker®, an interactive water attraction; Wild Waves, Georgia’s largest wave pool; and numerous waterslides. The all-new Kiddie Lagoon featuring Wiggle Waves are perfect for pint-sized guests! For those wanting to relax and soak up some rays, lounge around on the mile-long, sandy, white beach.
For general information, please call (770) 932-7200 or (800) 840-LAKE (5253) or visit www.lakelanierislands.com
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About Lake Lanier Islands Resort
Forty-five minutes from northeast Atlanta, Lake Lanier Islands Resort is situated on the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier and is Georgia’s most visited lakeside resort destination. The 1,100-acre resort provides a variety of amenities and services. Emerald Pointe Hotel & Conference Center, 30 lakeside cottages, award winning golf, scenic horseback riding, spa services, famed wine tasting dinners, campsites and boat rentals from Harbor Landing are currently available for reservations. Each year, the Beach & WaterPark is open during the summertime and Magical Nights of Lights, Georgia's largest animated holiday light extravaganza, takes place mid-November until the end of December.