Grand Ole Opry Performances for January 7 and 8

Please Note: The Grand Ole Opry does not release final lineups until the Wednesday prior to each performance. This list will be updated weekly as new performers are confirmed and added to the lineup.

The following performances will be at the Ryman Auditorium:

Friday, January 7 – Order Tickets

• John Conlee
• Jeannie Seely
• Frankie Ballard
• Jimmy Dickens
• Jesse McReynolds &  The Virginia Boys
• Chris Young
• and more

Saturday, January 8 – Order Tickets

• Jimmy Dickens
• Jimmy C. Newman
• James Wesley
• Mike Snider
• Jan Howard
• Jim Ed Brown
• Suzy Bogguss
• and more

Myrtle Beach Offers Families the Perfect New Year’s Eve Celebration

For an entirely family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration, visit Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. Myrtle Beach offers a number of exciting options for New Year’s Eve including the popular Noon Year’s Eve Party at the Children’s Museum of South Carolina. The Noon Year’s Eve Party will feature a number of exciting activities including games, crafts, and a balloon drop. After your daytime celebration, continue the excitement by heading out to Barefoot Landing where fireworks will be going off to herald the coming of the New Year.

While you’re visiting Myrtle Beach for the New Year’s Eve festivities, make sure that you don’t miss out on seeing one of the area’s most popular shows, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede. The Dixie Stampede features country-style entertainment and food for a fun-filled, family-friendly evening of good times. Guests will be treated to a show featuring 32 horses and their riders as they perform tricks and compete for points. It’s an evening you and your children are sure to enjoy!

Continue your family fun in Myrtle Beach with a visit to Ripley’s Moving Theatre where you will get a theatre experience unlike anything you’ve known before. Ripley’s theatre is a 3-D experience that uses special seats and effects so that you feel every bump and twist that the characters in the movie experience. Everyone in your family will appreciate this unique adventure.

Grand Ole Opry Performances for December 31 and January 1

Please Note: The Grand Ole Opry does not release final lineups until the Wednesday prior to each performance. This list will be updated weekly as new performers are confirmed and added to the lineup.

The following performances will be at the Ryman Auditorium:

Friday, December 31st – Order Tickets

• Emmylou Harris
• Old Crow Medicine Show
• Elizabeth Cook
• Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
• Craig Campbell
• Jimmy C. Newman
• Mike Snider
• and more

Saturday, January 1st – Order Tickets

• Emmylou Harris
• Buddy Miller
• Jett Williams
• The Bowling Family
• Restless Heart
• The Whites
• Jim Ed Brown
• and more

Combine Christmas and New Year’s Celebrations in Branson

Now that the Christmas season has begun, many people are starting to plan their New Year’s celebration in addition to their other festivities. Combine your Branson experience to include Christmas and New Years by going to a few Christmas shows before enjoying a New Year’s Celebration.

Miracle of Christmas at the Sight and Sound Theatre Branson

Start out your getaway by enjoying the incredible performances and live animals featured in the Miracle of Christmas. This huge production tells the tale of Jesus’ birth and gives audiences an unforgettable show with its detailed sets, great costumes, and living animals. You will see the story with new eyes as it unfolds before you onstage.

Silver Dollar City

You can’t visit Branson during the holidays without visiting Silver Dollar City to experience An Old Time Christmas. Their celebration is one of the biggest in Branson with millions of lights, a 5-story special effects Christmas tree, their production of A Dickens’ Christmas Carol, and a parade that doubles as a light show with over 100,000 lights. It’s a grand celebration that brings visitors to the area again each year. You won’t want to miss out on your chance to see it all for yourself!

Acrobats of China New Year’s Eve Celebration

If you haven’t experienced the Acrobats of China, then you’re in for a double treat during their New Year’s Eve celebration. This special New Year’s event features all of their traditional dazzling stunts and entertainment as well as some special additions like the Chinese New Year Dragon Parade. The celebration includes other special features as well like party hats, party favors, a New Year’s Eve toast, and a ball drop at Midnight. This show is very popular, so it is recommended that you buy your tickets for this show as far in advance as possible.

Celebrate 2010 with a New Year’s Vacation in Nashville

Spend the New Year in style when you enjoy a New Year’s vacation in Nashville. We understand that after the hectic weeks of the holiday season, the last thing you want to do is take the time to plan a vacation, so we have a New Year’s Eve package ready to go for you.

The New Year’s in Nashville vacation package offers a fun and relaxing Nashville experience. The package includes four nights of lodging at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, which is practically a destination in itself. For your convenience, this package contains two breakfasts, two dinners, one lunch, and on brunch, as well as many activities.

The package kicks off with an evening spent at your leisure at the Gaylord Opryland. After you get settled in your room, you can explore the resort property, which contains shops, a river boat cruise, lounges, and restaurants. On New Year’s Eve, you will join other visitors for a party at the Gaylord Opryland in the Grand Ballroom. The evening’s festivities include a catered dinner with wine and champagne, party favors, and live entertainment. After the excitement of New Year’s Eve, you will have New Year’s Day to rest, wake up to a late brunch, and then board the General Jackson showboat dinner cruise for another great meal with live entertainment. On the next day of this vacation, you will enjoy a guided tour of Nashville complete with a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame and lunch at the Wild Horse Saloon. That evening, you will enjoy a performance at Nashville’s legendary Grand Ole Opry.

Complete with a variety of live entertainment, a memorable New Year’s Eve party, and a fantastic time at the Gaylord Opryland, this package contains everything you need for a spectacular New Year’s vacation.

If you would like to plan your own New Year’s vacation or just find something fun to do that weekend, you can easily build your own package or find activities online. Most of the holiday shows will be over, but Nashville still has plenty to offer visitors. Some of the activities available during the long weekend include the General Jackson New Year’s Eve cruise, ICE! at the Gaylord Opryland, and the Grand Ole Opry.

Ring in 2010 in Branson, Missouri

As the holiday season wraps up in a couple of weeks, you may be looking for ideas for New Year’s Eve. Why stay at home when you can make the holiday special with a getaway in Branson? Because New Year’s Day falls on a Friday, you can enjoy a long weekend in Branson to celebrate the beginning of 2010. Check out the ideas below for a festive and fun New Year’s Vacation.

Kirby VanBurch’s Magical New Year’s Eve Show

A magical time is sure to be had by all when you make reservations for Kirby VanBurch, Branson’s most popular magic show. For New Year’s Eve, the Kirby VanBurch show hosts a special New Year’s Eve show that features spectacular illusions, tricks, and performances by Kirby VanBurch. During the show you may see people disappearing, assistants being sawed in half, and the Kirby VanBurch Theatre’s furry friends: tigers, leopards, and more! The Kirby VanBurch New Year’s Eve show is sure to be a memorable way to end 2009.

Miracle of Christmas–Last Chance!

If you did not have the opportunity to catch the Miracle of Christmas at the Sight and Sound Theatre before the holidays, you will have one final chance at New Year’s. The show is available both Dec 29 and 30, and if you have the opportunity to go, you should certainly take advantage of it! Miracle of Christmas is easily one of the most popular holiday shows in Branson, and for good reason. Don’t wait until the next holiday season to check out this fantastic production, which features live animals, talented performers, original score, and an incredible state-of-the-art theater.

Showboat Branson Belle Dinner Cruise

If you are looking for a romantic New Year’s Eve activity for two, how do a three course meal, live entertainment, and beautiful views from Table Rock Lake sound? The Showboat Branson Belle has two dinner cruises available on New Year’s Eve. Each dinner cruise includes a delicious three course meal, entertainment from the legendary Todd Oliver, and a relaxing time aboard Table Rock Lake. Because it is New Year’s Eve, you may even see fireworks happening in Branson and around the lake.

New Year, New York: Vacations with Excitement and Romance

Can’t decide between spending a romantic New Year’s Eve evening with your loved one or enjoying an evening of parties, lights, and excitement? With a trip to New York City for New Year’s Eve, you will not have to choose! The Big Apple has activities and events to suit any visitor over the New Year’s Eve weekend.

 Of course, the place to be in New York City on New Year’s Eve is Times Square, where you can celebrate 2010 with thousands of visitors. You can watch the ball drop for yourself while you enjoy the festive holiday atmosphere of Times Square. While you are in Times Square for New Year’s Eve, stop in at Planet Hollywood on Times Square to enjoy delicious American cuisine in an interactive and fun environment. Planet Hollywood is a great place to eat any time of year, and on New Year’s Eve, the atmosphere will be even better. With a Planet Hollywood Meal Ticket, you will have your choice of entrée as well as a soft drink and dessert. 

If you are looking for some romance during your New Year’s vacation, visit the Empire State Building Observatory. As the scene of some of the most memorable romantic scenes from movies like Sleepless in Seattle and An Affair to Remember, you and your loved one can create your own New Year’s memories as you watch the lights of the city from the best vantage point in town.

Whether you decide to plan a romantic vacation for two or a non-stop party experience in the City that Never Sleeps, you’re going to need a great place to stay. We offer many hotels in Times Square that will put you in the heart of the action for New Year’s Eve as well as close to many attractions, shops, and restaurants.  If you’re planning a romantic getaway, why not splurge and book tickets at one of the nicest hotels in town? Midtown Manhattan is home to four and five star hotels like the Kimberly Hotel, the St. Regis, and W New York that offer a luxurious experience that will be the perfect setting for a New Year’s vacation in the city.

Start Your New Year Right in Gatlinburg

If you do not already have plans for how you are going to ring in the New Year, spending the weekend in Gatlinburg is a sure bet for a fantastic vacation. Because the New Year falls on a Friday this year, you have the perfect opportunity for a long weekend of relaxation after the busyness of the holidays.

To make planning your vacation in Gatlinburg easy, we have a pre-built New Year’s package for you. The Celebrating New Year’s In The Smokies vacation package already comes with lodging, shows, and dinners for your convenience. With this package, you will have four days and three nights to enjoy everything that Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have to offer for the New Year’s holiday.

This package is full of great Gatlinburg activities and shows, including the Smith Family Theater, Country Tonite, and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. In addition, you can experience the lights of the area on the guided Winterfest Light Tour. This package also includes dinner each night. One of the dinners will be at Dolly Parton’s famous Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show. In addition, you will enjoy a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, which will make your holiday extra-special.

With country music, delicious food, and the convenience of a pre-planned vacation, the Celebrating New Year’s In The Smokies package is the perfect vacation option for anyone looking to get away and celebrate the beginning of 2010. Whether traveling with your family or booking a romantic vacation for two, you will be sure to have a great time on this vacation.

Recover From the Holiday Season in Southern California

Between family gatherings, shopping and the general commotion of life, the holidays can be a difficult season for finding time for oneself, though it is also likely the very time when you will be most in need of just such a rest. And while we can’t navigate you through the hectic holiday crowds or deflect some of the more awkward family moments that are sure to occur, we can provide light at the end of the holiday tunnel with the guided California New Year’s Getaway.

This unique package offers an escorted, four night journey through Southern California that will have you enjoying the California sun while your vacation guide handles the details. Along the refreshing journey, you will relax along the coast in Long Beach, attend a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Dance with the rest of your travel party, experience the famed Tournament of Roses Parade, and allow the accumulated stress of the holidays to become nothing more than a thing of the past!

Learn more about the California New Year’s Getaway and secure your space on the trip online.

Additionally, you learn about other unique, guided vacations throughout the world online.

Experience “Winter Magic” in Gatlinburg

Although fall has just begun, it is not too early to start planning your Christmas trip to Gatlinburg. Full of sparkly lights, fresh Christmas trees, and holiday spirit in every corner, Gatlinburg becomes a winter wonderland come November. For this season, Winter Magic runs from November 4 to February 28.

During this time, the Gatlinburg area is lit up with beautiful light displays. From houses to storefronts, everywhere you look in Gatlinburg offers a brilliant display. Winter Magic opens November with a chili cook-off and lighting ceremony in Gatlinburg. Throughout the duration of Winter Magic, you will find events such as a Festival of Trees, Holiday Craft Show, Winter Tunes and Tales, a Christmas Parade, and a New Year’s Eve celebration. Regardless of when you plan your winter vacation, you will be able to find something during this event to provide an entertaining vacation.

While in the Gatlinburg area during the upcoming holiday season, experiencing one of the wonderful Christmas shows is an activity you must do. The Country Tonite Theater offers Country Tonight Christmas, which features the same talented musicians and engaging performances found in the original Country Tonite show. The Christmas show features your favorite holiday classics as well as holiday songs with a country twist. Along with the singing, you can also enjoy dancing and comedy, making for a complete evening.

The Miracle offers a theatrical production of the birth and life of Jesus. This play features live animals and a talented cast of actors, dancers, and crew. This story begins with the birth of Jesus and follows his life, ending with his ascension into heaven. This production runs throughout the year, but it becomes especially meaningful during the Christmas season.