December 2011 Blog
Monday, December 05, 2011
Dazzling white sand, emerald seas and a beach ball drop at midnight - what better way to ring in 2012? Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Sterling Resorts and count down to a bright beach holiday.
Sterling offers a warm toast to 2012 with its New Year’s Eve package, featuring a three-night getaway on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Rates start at $99 per night at seaside escapes located along Panama City Beach, Scenic 30-A and in Destin. Adding sparkle to the occasion, guests receive a complimentary bottle of champagne and glass flutes, as well as late checkout at 12:00 p.m. on the day of their departure.
On December 31, enjoy complimentary shuttle service from select Sterling properties to Pier Park, where revelers gather for a slew of family-friendly events, live entertainment and the evening’s highlight – the annual New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop. The 800-pound glowing beach ball will descend more than 100 feet during the New Year’s countdown, amid dazzling lights and cheering crowds. Before midnight, stroll Pier Park’s eclectic mix of popular national chains, one-of-a-kind shops and local eateries. Free festivities begin at 5:30 p.m., with family-friendly entertainment and musical performances continuing until 1:00 a.m.
Sterling’s upscale properties offer plenty of room for holiday gatherings of any size, from cozy beach cottages to luxe three-bedroom condominiums overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Family entertaining is easy, with amenities that spotlight full kitchens, washer/dryer, flat-screen TVs, spacious living and dining areas, free DVD rentals and private balconies.
The Sterling Resorts New Year’s Eve package is available at select properties with a minimum stay of three nights. Rates start from $99, taxes and fees not included. Additional restrictions may apply. For more information or to book, log on to Sterling’s website at www.SterlingResorts.com. Travelers can also call toll-free 1-888-627-1607.
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Thursday, December 01, 2011
There’s no better time for travelers to fly the coop during wintery weather and soak up a sun-filled beach escape on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Sterling Resorts greets visitors and seasonal residents with a warm welcome as part of the Sterling Snowbird Club. Now through February, value rates on month-long getaways start from $33 per night. This offer is available on all stays with a minimum of 28 nights at select Sterling properties located along Panama City Beach, Scenic 30-A and in Destin.
Sterling’s upscale amenities make it easy to leave the nest. Guests make themselves at home with full kitchens, washer/dryer, flat-screen TVs, spacious living and dining areas, free DVD rentals and private balconies overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
The Snowbird Club also offers a slew of perks that includes exclusive discounts to local dining and shopping venues, area recreation and attractions. Mild winter temperatures and plenty of sunshine provide a perfect backdrop to a full calendar of seasonal events. Some of this season’s planned activities for Sterling’s Snowbird Club include: fishing excursions, yoga on the beach, Wii bowling tournaments, cooking classes, movie nights, wine tastings and special events – such as a Super Bowl party and golf tournaments.
All guests of Sterling Resorts this December, January and February are automatic members of the Sterling Snowbird Club. Members are also invited to the Open House Events in Panama City Beach on January 18, and in Destin on January 19.
Snowbird rates start at $33 per night at select Sterling Resorts properties, with a minimum 28 nights’ stay. Rates do not include taxes or fees and are based on availability. Additional restrictions may apply.
For more information on the Sterling Snowbird Club or to book, log on to Sterling’s website at www.SterlingResorts.com. Travelers can also call toll-free 866-975-2098.
Keep up to date on other exclusive offers by becoming a Sterling Resorts fan on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/sterlingresorts.