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With VALERIE MILLER TRAVEL

Coverages may include — but are not limited to:

Coverages may include — but are not limited to:

• Food and drug regulatory compliance

• Food and drug regulatory compliance

Coverages may include — but are not limited to:

• Health, dental and vision benefits

• Health, dental and vision

• Food and drug regulatory compliance

• Food spoilage

• Food spoilage

• Health, dental and vision

• Commercial auto

• Commercial auto

• Food spoilage

• Commercial auto

• Workers compensation

• Workers compensation

• Liquor liability

• Liquor liability

• Workers compensation

For more information or a no cost/no-obligation free policy audit, please contact: Steve Gabinski steve_gabinski@ajg.com • 630.285.3686

• Liquor liability

For more information or a no cost/no-obligation free policy audit, please contact: Steve Gabinski steve_gabinski@ajg.com

For more information or a no cost/no-obligation free policy audit, please contact: Steve Gabinski steve_gabinski@ajg.com • 630.285.3686

DESTINATION: COASTAL MISSISSIPPI

Travelers searching for new experiences should look no further than Coastal Mississippi: The Secret Coast. With an array of new developments and offerings in 2023, the 62-mile coastline offers visitors everything from luxury boutique hotels and upscale dining options to upgraded waterparks and ziplining experiences. Additionally, with the launch of the “One More Day of Play” campaign, visitors are encouraged to extend their trip one more day with seasonal itineraries, exclusive discounts and a behind-the-scenes look at some of the area’s top locales.

Experiences for the Entire Family:

• Opening in 2023, Paradise Pier Fun Park at Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi is a highly anticipated addition to this already popular Gulf Coast destination, featuring many fun new amenities for all ages to enjoy!

• Karting, located in Biloxi, added the city’s only zipline experience. The 40-foot high zipline offers a tandem experience that can be easily paired with an adrenalinepumping karting session by purchasing the location’s “Xperience” package.

• Big Play Entertainment Center, has taken family fun to the next level with the addition of a go-kart race track named Big Play Raceway and an Omni Virtual Reality Area. In addition to the newest offerings above, the location offers laser tag, bowling, and bumper cars.

• Visitors to Coastal Mississippi can uncover the history and wildlife of the region with a Pearl River Boat Tour, which transports guests to the edge of Lake Borgne, where the mouth of the river flows into the Mississippi Sound.

Boutique Lodging & Breathtaking Views:

• The Bay Town Inn, located in Bay St. Louis, has recently opened two new vacation rental options for guests, adding to their list of dog-friendly accommodations. The Residence is a two-bedroom, two-bath home with a large living space and full kitchen featuring breathtaking views of the bay. The Villas at Ruella, located two blocks from the beach and four blocks from the heart of Old Town.

• Opening in the spring of 2023, the former Wells Fargo Bank in Biloxi, has been reimagined as The Bella, a 14-room luxury boutique hotel in the heart of downtown. The location is walkable to restaurants, casinos, shopping, and the beach, making this boutique hotel the perfect getaway spot on The Secret Coast.

The historic Gulf Hills Hotel & Resort in Ocean Springs, holds a unique place in Coastal Mississippi history. Gulf Hills will reopen with many new upgrades and restorations. The renovations include a remodeled indoor ballroom, the Pink Pony Lounge – a favorite spot where Elvis Presley played piano and the addition of an outdoor chapel for wedding parties.

All-Encompassing Gaming Resorts:

• Recently opened at Harrah’s Gulf Coast Resort & Casino in Biloxi, the Purple Zebra Daiquiri Bar and Deck offers a refreshing escape located at the heart of the resort.

• With the multi-million-dollar reveal taking place before the new year, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino now offers 147 Stay Well rooms designed to create a holistic guest experience, as well as a $55 million room remodel for each of the resort’s 1,645 guest rooms. The premier resort with stunning views, award-winning dining and dynamic gaming, Scarlet Pearl has recently finished a new renovation refreshing their Under the Oak Café.

Coastal Mississippi is an organization charged with promoting South Mississippi as a tourism and convention destination worldwide. Its mission centers on attracting ever-increasing numbers of leisure, convention, sports, and business visitors to the area. It is dedicated to maximizing the travel and tourism industry for South Mississippi. For more info visit: CoastalMississippi.com.