By Shandra Hill Smith
When you travel to Biloxi, Mississippi, you can count on relaxing views of the Gulf of Mexico, entertainment and activities for the whole family, plenty of good eating, and more. Biloxi’s Beau Rivage Resort, a roughly 5.5-hour drive from Atlanta, offers all of the above and proved the ideal getaway for my family of three.
Whether you’re going for a swim or lounging near the outdoor pool, you can count on an escape all by itself, which is only enhanced by views of the large body of water surrounding this spacious property.
Indoors, who would have imagined the level of fun and games you could experience with your loved ones trying your hand at golf, basketball, bowling, and other games at MGM Golf! It’s definitely a time for making memories as you take part in a hyper-realistic gaming experience—from golf challenges to soccer to hunting and baseball inside simulator bays for up to eight players. While playing, you can enjoy drinks and small bites to eat before perhaps then moving into LUX Lounge for live music, drinks, and more food. One surprise for this mom: seeing the level of skill (and enjoyment) her 17-year-old demonstrated while target shooting, playing golf, and bowling, with her dominating against Mom and Dad in the least likely of those games—hunting—we would have predicted.
Having completed more than $130 million in upgrades, including $55 million toward room remodels for its 1,727 guest rooms and suites, Beau Rivage includes an award-winning and inviting spa and salon, where you’ll find massage options along with services for hair, face, and nails. The resort stands out for its vibrantly decorated lobby, which during the month of December includes touches that reflect Christmas and the holiday season.
Beau Rivage also is home to more than a dozen restaurants—including the opening of a new seafood restaurant, Coraline’s—13 retailers, a championship golf course, a 1,550-seat theatre, and more. In December, the theatre will draw audiences for “A Christmas Story: The Musical” based on the bestselling book and beloved holiday film.
Whether coming for a show or a stay, once here you’ll never have to leave this AAA Four Diamond resort—with entertainment, so many choices for good eating (and plenty of it), as well as play and pampering all under one roof. It’s indeed a Mississippi Gulf Coast gem.