12/30/2009

Hello 2010

As the year draws to a close, it is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. When that is done, it is time to find a great New Year’s Eve party and we have plenty to choose from on the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast.

One of the best deals on the beach is with Brett/Robinson and The Hangout. You can stay at Phoenix All Suites Hotel, get two tickets to The Hangout’s New Year’s Eve party and a bottle of champagne from The Hangout for only $160. It is a perfect deal, you can walk to the party and not have to worry about a designated driver. Contact Brett/Robinson at 800-221-0258 for details on this package.

If you want a place for the family to celebrate or just need to know where to ring in the new year, there are some great options. The Wharf’s 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Block Party Blowout is free and has something for the entire family. Starting at 11 a.m., a children’s area will feature inflatable attractions and amusements. Later in the day, the fun shifts to adult amusements with great food, televised football and live music. The day ends at midnight with a fireworks display.

Another celebration with the kids in mind is Noon Year’s Eve at LuLu’s from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The famous Gulf Shores restaurant opens early every New Year’s Eve day for a children’s celebration. The whole family will enjoy clowns, face painters, games, sand castle contests, live music and a huge balloon release at noon. It is also free. Of course, LuLu’s has the traditional New Year’s Eve celebration starting at 7 p.m. as well. Tickets are $25 and $35 and include live music, champagne toast and New Year’s breakfast.

For the adults, celebrations can be found up and down the beach and all through Orange Beach and Gulf Shores with prices ranging from $15 per person to $55 per person. Whether you want to go casual or “dressed to impress” is up to you. Check out the details under “news” at www.Brett-Robinson.com.

I have not decided where I will be New Year’s Eve, but I know as long as I am on the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast, I will be having fun.

Happy New Year!

post provided by Luanne Burnett