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Biloxi /
Gulfport Vacation Condo Rentals
Seeking a romantic getaway? An action packed family
vacation? How about the excitement and entertainment of first class casinos?
You can find it all in Biloxi and Gulfport along a beautiful stretch of the
Mississippi Gulf Coast, while staying in your charmingly appointed luxury condo
at Legacy
Towers or Villas at Legacy. This incredible vacation
destination offers something for everyonepicturesque, white-sand beaches,
championship golf, gourmet cuisine, shopping and a vast selection of must-see
cultural attractions.
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Biloxi
is currently best known for its more than a dozen resort-style casinos, open 24
hours-a-day, seven days a week. Youll find some of the |
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greatest casino action, from poker machines to card
table games, and you'll never have to venture more than steps to some of the
greatest, most diverse cuisine, diverse enough to please everyone's palate.
Outdoor fun opportunities abound, from championship golf at more than 20 area
golf courses, many created by the top designersNicklaus, Palmer, and
Fazio, to some of the best in and offshore fishing. More than 200 species of
fish, from Tarpon and snapper, to Marlin and grouper, are for the anglers
taking. But if golf and fishing arent part of your vacation plans, the
Biloxi and Gulfport areas temperate climate affords so many other outdoor
activities, including sailing and motor boating, jet skiing, windsurfing, and
casual beach strolls along miles of scenic coastline. |
Art and history lovers can find tons of opportunities
to maximize their Mississippi Gulf Coast vacation. The renowned "Mad Potter",
George E. Ohr, was native to Biloxi and examples of his unique pottery can be
found in area museums and galleries. Beauvoir, the Jefferson Davis Home &
Presidential Library is also located in Biloxi, while Gulfport is home to CEC
& Seabee Memorial Museum, a must for any Navy buff. Biloxi's history spans
more than 300 years, with the first permanent settlement established in 1699.
In 1763 France ceded French Louisiana, including Biloxi and Gulfport, to Great
Britain, The British ruled from 1763 to 1779 followed by Spanish rule from 1779
to 1798, and then in 1811, Biloxi became part of the U. S, as part of the
Mississippi Territory and was then formally admitted to the union in
1817.
| The Biloxi Lighthouse was built in 1848, and is
reputed to be one of the most photographed objects in the South. In the early
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Civil War, nearby Ship Island was captured by Union
forces, which led to the Union capture of Biloxi, but no major battles were
fought in the area. During the post bellum period, Biloxi once again emerged as
a vacation spot, famous for its coastline and incredible fishing. Biloxi's
casino history dates back to the 1940s and 1950s. In the early 1960s, Biloxi
hotels upgraded their amenities and hired chefs from France and Switzerland in
an effort to provide some of the best seafood cuisine in the country.
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Todays Biloxi and Gulfport are rich in
experience for those seeking a decidedly Southern vacation. From some of the
countrys newest casinos, to golfing, fishing, historical sites such as
West Ship Island and Beauvoir, and hundreds of restaurants including the world
renowned Mary Mahoney's Old French House in Biloxi and ConFusion in Gulfport,
theres truly something for everyone. And JME Vacations can provide you
with every comfort, plus vacation value, so all youll need to do is come
on down and enjoy! |
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