Living Green & Making a Difference
Amelia Island Plantation is Florida's premier AAA-Four Diamond destination island resort in perfect harmony with nature. Amelia is living green and making a difference on the 1350 acre property. The golf courses are certified Audubon sanctuaries, using reclaimed water for irregation; the resort uses biodegradable cleaning products, an energy management system, and a recycling program; organic spa products and environmentally friendly room amenities, just to highlight a few items. A relaxing, green Florida getaway awaits you whether you fancy a family beach vacation, a romantic weekend getaway, a spa resort or a golf vacation.
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Historic American Beach
Her wardrobe was kaleidoscopic. Her hair was longer than seven feet. There was only one “Beach Lady” on the island, and her name was MaVynee Betsch. She was born in 1935, the same year her millionaire great-grandfather, Abraham Lincoln Lewis, founded American Beach. For African-Americans living in an era when beaches were for “whites only,” this glorious two hundred acres of quartz sand was the place – the only place – to be. MaVynee grew up here during its heyday of the 40’s and 50’s. People came from all over the South to play in the ocean, dine in the restaurants, and pack the clubs to watch musicians like Ray Charles and Cab Calloway perform.
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Love it so much bought a house! Amazing place - after going there for several years, loved it so much, bought a holiday home there!!!
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It's paradise, fell asleep to the sound of the waves, woke up to the most beautiful sunrises I've ever seen. We have travelled all over the U.S. I feel like I'm giving away a big secret, telling people about this place. It is so quiet and peaceful. If you want action in the evening I'd suggest leaving the property and going to the Palace on Fernandina Beach. The place makes you feel like home. Nicest people we've ever met. Great bands everynight. We will be back for years to come....
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I loved Amealia Island. I grew up enjoying Cape Cod, but it became too commercial and Martha's Vineyard got too uppity. Amealia Island is what I miss.. small, great beaches, friendly people, a really funky historic town and great beaches.
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My favorite place in Florida! If you are looking for Mayberry with a beach, this is your place. You will find it a quaint beach town with a charming historic district. From a beautiful sunrise north of main beach to walking thru locally owned shops on historic Centre St. And make sure to take in an incredible sunset at the City Marina at the end of Centre St. World class fishing, golf, dinning and sun bathing on quiet beaches....Amelia Island has it all!
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Amelia Island is a wonderful place - full of sweet little shops unlike the retail chains you get in every mall. You can safely stroll around, browse amongst antique stores, art galleries and whimsical places that have a little bit of everything. Lodging is not a problem - there are a great many wonderful inns and bed & breakfasts that reflect the local history and charm.
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We had a great time! My husband and I honeymooned at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. The service was excellent, the hotel beautiful...we had a great time. During the day we lounged by the pool or oceanside, and then took in the amazing views of the sunset from our balcony. At night we drove to Fernandina Beach and enjoyed the local nightlife. What a relaxing, wonderful trip.
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Royal Amelia Golf Links - Play a "must" course! This is a "must play" for anyone who loves the game. Fantastic shape with the best greens we played in North Florida...every hole is different and you will remember a good number of the holes when you are through playing this "gem". Have you ever finished playing a course and immediately wanted to go play again...this is that kind of track!! Do not miss this one if you are in North Florida.
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Kayak Amelia - Highlight of Weekend! Great way to see the other side of Amelia. Spent half a day with Ray, the owner, out in the marshes. Great history lesson and exposure to unique perspectives on island. Paddled out to a plantation. Great way to start the day. Anyone can do this- they are very helpful.
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Amelia Island, Florida
 Resting off the coast of northeast Florida, Amelia Island offers a colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. With 13 miles of beautiful beaches and abundant native wildlife, this barrier island has long been a favorite destination for those looking for a simple, yet perfect, beach vacation.
Treasured for its unique history and charming character, the island is home to an irresistible mix of upscale resorts, spas, golf, dining, and a collection of bed and breakfast inns. Once a vibrant, seaport village, downtown Fernandina Beach offers eclectic shops and eateries in a quaint Victorian setting. Visitors enjoy kayaking, sunset sails, and horseback riding on the beach
Truly unique among Florida’s many outstanding treasures, Amelia Island is an enchanting showcase of all that makes Florida great.
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A Vibrant Victorian Seaport Village
 Amelia Island's Fernandina Beach brings to mind a more graceful bygone era. Recently named one of the top 12 vacation destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, it is a community that cherishes and preserves its past. Once a vibrant, Victorian seaport village, charming downtown Fernandina Beach escaped the mass commercialization of the 20th century and boasts a beautiful 50-block historic district with many original structures dating back to the late 19th century, including many Victorian-style mansions and Victorian cottages.
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Romance Awaits
 There is perhaps no place more well-suited to cater to lovebirds than Amelia Island. A place born of affection, Amelia Island offers endless opportunities to rekindle the flames of romance. Whether a couple exchanges their I do's or celebrates another year of wedded bliss, Amelia Island offers the perfect setting amid majestic live oaks, Victorian-era architecture, quiet sea breezes, and breathtaking nature. River cruises, horse drawn carriages, fine dining, strolling along beautiful beaches with that special person in your life.
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Amelia Island Jazz Festival
October 5th - 12th, 2008
 The Amelia Island Jazz Festival will once again light up the island with a week-long series of events celebrating the diverse all-American art form, jazz. Under the creative direction of renowned jazz drummer and bandleader, Les DeMerle, the festival will kick-off with a free jazz concert, continuing through the week featuring world-class jazz artists in a wide variety of styles including Dixieland, Smooth Jazz, Bebop, Big Band, Blues, Latin and more at St. Peter's Church Courtyard and several other charming venues on beautiful Amelia Island.
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Natural Beach Treasure
 Some of the favorite activities of visitors to Amelia Island involve canvassing her sandy shores and combing the surf for unique Sand Dollars, Starfish and fossil shark teeth. Easy to collect and identify, anyone who strolls along the beach will marvel at the ocean’s many treasures left on shore. Most are found along the high-tide line, where they have been deposited by waves. Take your shoes off and stroll Amelia Island's white sand and surf for your very own souvenir from the mighty Atlantic Ocean!
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Horseback Riding on the Beach
 The Kelly Seahorse Ranch offers the romance of beach horseback riding on Amelia Island all year long! Experience the island from the back of a horse and feel as close to nature as no other way of exploration offers. The trips start within the scenic Amelia Island State Park, where you can witness dolphins, shorebirds and other sea island wildlife. Whether you just want to unwind from the hassles of everyday life or if you would like to learn more about the beautiful island, Amelia Island is your destination for horseback riding surrounded by nature!
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Scrumptious Dining
 Dining on Amelia Island causes a sense of euphoria, of everything being right in the world, each bite bringing a perfect harmony to the soul. Amelia Island is known for having some of the best food on Florida’s first coast. Eat your heart out at any number of the island’s scrumptious restaurants, celebrate for their delectable dishes, famous chefs and distinctive atmospheres. Come and spend a delicious time on Amelia Island, the birthplace of the modern shrimping industry, where shrimpers still bring in their catch and local chefs create meals with the most mouth-watering shrimp you’ll find anywhere!
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2008 Beaujolais Nouveau Arrives!
 Continuing an enduring tradition, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island will celebrate the arrival of the 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau with a lavish fete on November 20th at 5 p.m. In the years since the annual event began, the resort has staged the wine's arrival by parachute, pirate ship, and Mercedes Benz automobiles. The elegant event will feature champagne and abundant hors d'oeuvres and will take place in a traditional French bistro setting in the ballroom.
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Birdwatching on Amelia Island
 You won't need a biology degree to be stunned by the abundance of the Amelia Island's indigenous nature. Consisting of several different ecosystems, the island is home to such exotic and beautiful flora as the Sea Lavender, Sea Oat and the majestic Live Oak. Birdwatching on Amelia's rich and fish-filled waters create a veritable gold mine for birds and birdwatchers. Birders from across the country bring their binoculars to catch sight of a variety of nature's splendid species not available in most other geographic regions.
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Sounds on Centre
Mar 7th - Oct 3rd, 2008
 The Historic Fernandina Business Association is proud to present "Sounds on Centre". This free community concert is held the First Friday of each month from March through October in the historic downtown on Centre Street between 2nd & Front from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. So bring a chair, your dancing shoes (just in case) and a smile and song in your heart. Take a stroll along Centre Street and enjoy the diverse shops, galleries and restaurants, many with al fresco dining.
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Amelia Island
Tourist Development Council and Welcome Center
102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Tel: (904) 277-0717
Toll Free: (800) 2-AMELIA
Fax: (904) 261-6997
Web: www.ameliaisland.org
Lorrie Allen
Group Sales Manager & Visitor Information
102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Tel: (904) 277-0717
Email: lorrie@aifby.com
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Press Contact
Hayworth Creative
700 W. Granada Blvd., Suite 100
Ormond Beach, Fl 32174
Tel: (386) 677-7000
Email: katharina@hayworthcreative.com
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Golf at Summer Beach
The course at The Golf Club of Amelia Island is rich in natural wonders-and in pure golfing pleasure. Designed by PGA-TOUR Veterans Mark McCumber and Gene Littler, this 18-hole course exemplifies the essence of the game of golf. With challenges to put you to the test, it remains for-giving enough to remind you that golf is, after all, supposed to be fun. Nestled along the shores of the ocean, the course, when first opened, was nominated as the best new course of the year. Meticulously maintained, it winds its way through palm, pine and oak trees, offering spectacular views of Amelia Island's many natural treasures. It is simply an unforgettable golfing experience.
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