August 16, 2024
Fall is the perfect time to gather your closest friends for a couples’ getaway, and Amelia Island offers the ideal backdrop for a memorable escape. With its charming downtown, beautiful beaches, eclectic dining and nightlife, there’s no better place to relax, indulge, and create lasting memories with your best buds.
For a luxurious experience, choose between the Omni Amelia Island Resort or The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Both offer stunning oceanfront views, world-class amenities, and award-winning restaurants. If you prefer a downtown stay close to all the action, the Hampton Inn & Suites Harbor Front provides comfortable accommodations right in the heart of historic Fernandina Beach. If you and your friends prefer to all stay together, a vacation rental may be just the ticket. Enjoy the freedom to make your own schedule, cook meals in fully equipped kitchens, and spread out in comfortable living spaces. Many places to choose from!
Amelia Island boasts a variety of eclectic dining options from casual mom-and-pop diners to AAA Five-Diamond experiences. For an upscale affair, don’t miss the monthly Menu-Tasting event at David’s Restaurant, where you’ll savor a curated selection of dishes paired with exquisite wines in their private wine room. The Booze and Bites Tour offers a tasty and fun way to explore downtown and get a history lesson to boot. Sample delicious bites and craft cocktails at several local bars and eateries all while learning about the island’s storied past. If you already have dinner plans, just take the Cocktail tour for 2-hours of sipping at four fabled watering holes. Your friends will love it!
If you’re in the mood for some “friend”ly competition, head to Duck Pinz, for mini bowling. This boutique bowling alley and cocktail bar in downtown Fernandina Beach offers a fun twist on the classic game. If you prefer to take it down a notch and soak in the island’s natural beauty, a private group sunset sail with Follow That Dream Sailing provides stunning landscapes and plenty of wildlife to enjoy. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a round on one of the island’s premier courses, while shoppers will love the quaint boutiques and galleries downtown. So much to do or not do!
Unwinding after a day of adventure is just what the doctor ordered and lucky for you, we have as many places to unwind as we have places to play. The Spa at Omni Amelia Island Resort offers “clean & green” therapies and treatments including massage, peels & wraps, and signature scrubs in a peaceful environment, while the rejuvenating luxury of the newly renovated The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Amelia Island has a variety of massages, facials, Chakra balancing, reflexology, and meditation. Speaking of meditation, try a Yoga Nidra class at Centred on Yoga and calm the mind with deep meditation, or find your drishti on the horizon when you practice yoga along our Atlantic waters with Deb Cunningham Yoga.
Gather your favorite friends and head to Amelia Island for a fall getaway filled with relaxation, fun, and unforgettable experiences. Hurry up! We’re waiting…
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