Gaylord Opryland Resort is offering Family-Friendly County Music Summer Vacation Packages

As part of Gaylord Opryland Resort's Ultimate Country Music Summer package, get an exclusive behind-the-scenes Backstage Tour of the Grand Ole Opry House © 2011 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com

Located in the heart of the country’s capital of country music, Nashville, Tenn., the Gaylord Opryland Resort is offering a family-friendly County Music Summer vacation. Chock full of offerings that will appeal to every age, the amenities, accommodations, events and entertainment at each property will only be topped by the personable, memorable service that Gaylord is known for. Available weekends now through August 14, 2011, the Country Music Summer offers travelers exclusive backstage experiences, live entertainment and fun-filled family activities.

Two package offerings include the following:

The Ultimate Country Music Summer package including:

• 1 or 2-night room accommodations
• Waterin’ Hole Pool Party with live DJ, line-dance instruction, Country Guitar Hero Tournaments, games, dive-in movies, country karaoke
• Preferred seat ticket to the world-famous Grand Ole Opry
• Special welcome gift
• “Comfort Foods and Country Music”. A rare experience, enjoy a dinner of mouthwatering Southern comfort foods backstage in the famous Studio A of the Opry House, plus “Music City in the Round” hosted by songwriter/artist, Bobby Tomberlin, featuring live performances by Nashville’s finest songwriters
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes Backstage Tour of the Grand Ole Opry House
• VIP Coupon Book valued at more than $250

The Country Music Summer Waterin’ Hole Party package includes:

• 1 night room accommodations
• Waterin’ Hole Pool Party with live DJ, line-dance instruction, Country Guitar Hero Tournaments, games, dive-in movies, country karaoke and more!
• “Music and a Meal” at Jack Daniel’s Saloon
• VIP Coupon Book valued at more than $250

 

Additional event and family activities that are available include:

Backstage Opry House Tour, “Comfort Foods and Country Music” followed by the Grand Ole Opry
Friday and Saturday, 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Grand Ole Opry House

Country Look-A-Like Breakfast, Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.  at Solario

Music and a Meal, Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m.  at Jack Daniels Saloon

Waterin’ Hole Pool Party at Magnolia Pool

DJ (Sunday through Thursday from 1 – 5 p.m., Friday – Saturday from 1 – 6 p.m.)

Country Guitar Hero Tournament (daily, 2 – 3 p.m.)

Pool Games (daily 3 – 4 p.m.)

Country Karaoke (daily, 4 – 5 p.m.)

Line Dancing (Friday and Saturday, 5 – 7 p.m.)

Dive-In Movies (daily, 8 – 10 p.m.)

For more information, visit; to book, call 866-972-6779 or click.

See also:

Grand Ole Opry Shows You Can be ‘Ole’ and Still Be New

 

 

 

 

On the Town in Nashville, Music City U.S.A.

http://www.travelwritersmagazine.com/TravelFeaturesSyndicate/Nashville_On_the_Town.html

 

Nashville: Where the Heart & Soul of Country Music Beats Strong

http://www.travelwritersmagazine.com/TravelFeaturesSyndicate/Nashville_Heart_and_Soul_of_Country_Music.html

 

Nashville for Families

http://www.travelwritersmagazine.com/TravelFeaturesSyndicate/Nashville-FamilyTravel.html

 

 

OPRY COUNTRY CLASSICS CRUISE TO SAIL ON RCL’S FREEDOM OF THE SEAS JAN. 30

Opry Country Classics Cruise sails Jan. 30 – Feb. 6, 2011 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas to the Eastern Caribbean © 2010 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com

Fans of the most treasured songs in country music history are in for a treat when the Opry Country Classics Cruise sails Jan. 30 – Feb. 6, 2011 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas to the Eastern Caribbean.

The music-filled, seven-night adventure features Grand Ole Opry stars Charley Pride, Jim Ed Brown and Jeannie Seely. Additionally, newcomer Chris Young, nominated for the Top New Solo Vocalist award by the Academy of Country Music, will be part of the line-up along with special guest Helen Cornelius. This marks the Opry’s 14th annual cruise and its first on Royal Caribbean International.

A full casino, deck activities including a FlowRider surf simulator, nine-hole miniature golf course, dancing, first-run movies, and gourmet dining also are included. All meals in Freedom of the Seas’ main dining room and Windjammer Café, including a special “Welcome Aboard” party with the Captain and a gala Bon Voyage Dinner are included.

Departing from Port Canaveral, the cruise visits three ports of call: St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island destination in the Bahamas.

“We always have the time of our lives meeting the fans and enjoying our fellow artists’ music on board the Opry Cruise,” Pride said. “It looks like the 2011 cruise is going to be better than ever.”

“Royal Caribbean International looks forward to welcoming the stars of the Grand Ole Opry and guests aboard Freedom of the Seas,” said Vicki Freed, senior vice president of Sales, Trade Support and Services, Royal Caribbean International. “In addition to the exciting Opry Country Classics line-up, guests will enjoy a cruise to the Eastern Caribbean aboard one of the world’s most innovative cruise ships.”

At 160,000 gross registered tons, Freedom of the Seas has a capacity of 3,634 guests at double occupancy. In addition to the exclusive Freedom-class amenities, the ship also features the cruise line’s exclusive amenities such as the Studio B ice-skating rink; full-size basketball and sports court; iconic rock-climbing wall; and the Royal Promenade, a boulevard that runs nearly the length of the ship, lined with boutiques, restaurants, and bars and lounges.

Prices for the Opry Country Classics Cruise start at $1,158 per person, government taxes and fees are additional. To book this cruise and participate in all the private Opry functions, contact Corporate Travel Service Inc. at 866-653-OPRY (6779). For more information on each artist on the cruise, details about ports of call, on board activities, visit oprycruise.com.

For full coverage of Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas, see:

RCL’S DAZZLING FREEDOM OF THE SEAS:
Biggest, Most Innovative Cruise Ship Afloat Offers Everything & More