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Amelia Island has plenty of stories to tell. Take a break from outdoor fun and take in these unique museums, featuring everything from an African-American environmentalist to plundering pirates!

She was born in a German palace. Amelia Sophia Eleanor was born on June 10th 1711 in Hanover, Germany. At the age of three, she sailed to England when her […]

Fernandina Beach was recently voted one of the South’s Prettiest Towns by Southern Living magazine and we want to show you the top 5 reasons why.

It’s officially football season! Here are our go-to island watering holes where you can cheer on your favorite team over brews and bites.

The following is an excerpt from the new African American Heritage Brochure:The first African likely set foot on Amelia Island in 1526. A would-be conquistador named Lucas Vazquez de Ayllon secured a […]

Historic downtown Fernandina Beach has always been the “hub” of Amelia Island. It was and is the town “center” that everything else fanned/fans out from. But what about the main […]

All Hallows Eve will soon be here and on an island that’s been under the dominion of eight different flags and whose history includes pirates, bootleggers and other ne’er-do-wells, you […]

Known as the “Isle of Eight Flags”, take a look at Amelia Island’s colorful history and learn about all 8 flags that have flown over her.

The beauty of an Amelia Island vacation is you can easily do as much or as little as you want. Relax with a book on the beach all day or […]

Attention birders: We have many great spots for birdwatching on Amelia Island but these are our top 7 picks for getting out in the wild with our feathered friends.

We love fall on Amelia Island — when the temps start to cool down just a bit and sweater weather eases in ever so slowly. Take a look at these […]

From jetski rentals and crusin’ tikis to gluten-free desserts and art studios, the tradition of island hospitality just keeps getting better with these most recent, re-opened and soon-to-come additions to […]

Amelia Island offers some unexpected, highly inspired backdrops for yogis from absolute beginners to power practitioners. Here are six perfect places. On Board Leave your mat on the shore and […]

With 13 miles of pristine coastline, abundant nature, and a storied past full of pirates and gilded-age millionaires, it’s no wonder authors and writers move here for inspiration. Some are […]

It’s been said that kindness attracts kindness, and we couldn’t agree more. We are so grateful for all our Amelia Island visitors … those traveling here for the first time and […]

Historic downtown Fernandina Beach, where the past and present collide into a magical and idyllic setting. Imagine downtown over a hundred years ago as a bustling sea port village. It’s not […]

In celebration of Pride month, meet Rachel Covello. Rachel is an award-winning speaker, writer, diversity consultant, and Publisher of Outcoast, an online Gay Florida Travel magazine marketing the sunshine state […]

Want to escape to Amelia Island without having to leave your four-legged family members behind? Here is a doggone good guide to pet-friendly places to stay, eat, play and enjoy.

For years, folks have been looking for that great escape from their everyday lives. So tired of the rat race and daily grind. Amelia Island has everything you’re looking for when […]

Besides having some of the best beaches in Florida, we also boast some the best golf courses in the state with 99 challenging golf holes. Amelia Island is a true […]

Still refining your plans for Father’s Day? It’s not too late. Give Dad, Grandpa, or another special man in your life the gift of a trip to Amelia Island. There’s […]

Cinco De Mayo has come and gone but lets be honest, we celebrate Mexican-American culture every day on Amelia Island. We did, afterall, fly under the Mexican Revolutionary flag for […]

There is so much to see, do and discover on Amelia Island but sometimes a day of off-island exploration is just what you need. Check out these five places that […]

This year, think outside the bouquet and give the mom in your life an experience she’ll treasure (and talk about) forever. You’ll find something for every type of mom on […]