Travelers Join 2012 Beach Ball Countdown With New Year's Package From Sterling Resorts

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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Posted on Monday, December 05, 2011