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Welcome to Amelia Island, where an abundance of sights, activities, and events eagerly await exploration and discovery—regardless of whether you're a first-time visitor or an old friend returning. As Florida's exclusive barrier island, it's a haven that caters to every traveler, every season—whether you're staying for a quick two days or indulging in a luxurious twenty. Craft your ideal Amelia Island experience by delving into our handcrafted itineraries, thoughtfully curated by locals who cherish this hidden gem as their home. Get ready to embrace an adventure that speaks uniquely to you and make every minute on the island count.
Adventure Lovers Getaway
If you're an adrenaline junkie looking for your next thrill-packed escape? Amelia Island isn’t just about serene beaches and charming landscapes, it’s also a playground for the adventurous traveler. Here's a 3-day itinerary for those focusing on exciting outdoor activities and local dining options, along with a most unique place to lay your head at night.
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Nature Lovers Getaway
Amelia Island is renowned for its pristine beaches, charming historic downtown, and world-class golf. But above all, visitors treasure the enchanted atmosphere of natural beauty on Amelia Island. With great year round weather and a unique habitat for observing flora and fauna, it’s no wonder nature lovers make their escape here to get into the wild.
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Family Playcation
On Amelia Island, you can choose to get away from it all, while getting back to what’s important: each other. So much to do or not to do… but best of all, you get to do it as a FAMILY.
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Oh Baby! Babymoon
Looking for a getaway before your family grows? How about a trip to an enchanting, peaceful, barrier island with all the key amenities — great food, perfect places to nap or enjoy a spa treatment, strollable streets and shorelines. Welcome to Amelia Island.
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All Itineraries
Looking for ideas on how to make the most of your Amelia Island vacation? Check out these hand-picked itineraries for some of the best ways to immerse yourself in the true island experience. Feel free to follow these recommendations, or simply use them as thought starters to help you plan your trip.
Snowbirders’ Getaway
Escape the chill and fly south for a winter getaway on Amelia Island, where mild temperatures, ocean breezes, and stunning coastal scenery await! Whether you're strolling along the shoreline, exploring centuries-old forts, or savoring fresh seafood with a view, this island paradise is ready to welcome you with open arms. So pack your bags, trade snow boots for flip-flops, and get ready for the ultimate snowbird getaway!
Retirement Getaway
Retirement: "The action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work"... And, I might add, what most nine to fiver's aspire to. Amelia Island offers the ideal blend of relaxation and exploration which is the perfect backdrop for making memories in your retirement years. Stroll along uncrowded beaches, savor eclectc dining options, and immerse yourself in the island’s rich history and natural splendor. Whether you’re seeking a tranquil retreat or a chance to discover new adventures, we're pretty sure we will be on your list of places to visit again and again.
Foodie Lovers – Part Two
If you’re a real “foodie” then your travels are less about all the activities a destination offers and more about planning your next meal. It’s all about trying new foods in new places. Whether you’re craving southern fried food in a mom and pop setting or a delicious candlelit dinner by the sea, Amelia Island’s diverse food scene will keep your taste buds happy and your mouth watering for more.
Dickens on Centre Weekend Getaway
Amelia Island's beloved Dickens on Centre festival returns to historic downtown Fernandina Beach from December 12-15, celebrating its 10th year as the largest Christmas Market in Northeast Florida.
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with lively entertainers, seasonal treats, festive music, bustling shops, vendor booths filled with holiday treasures and beautifully decorated streets.
Leave the holiday hustle behind and step back in time for a memorable Victorian Christmas getaway, filled with cheer and nostalgia.
Adventure Lovers Getaway
If you're an adrenaline junkie looking for your next thrill-packed escape? Amelia Island isn’t just about serene beaches and charming landscapes, it’s also a playground for the adventurous traveler. Here's a 3-day itinerary for those focusing on exciting outdoor activities and local dining options, along with a most unique place to lay your head at night.
Empty Nester Getaway
According to Webster, the definition of an Empty Nest is "A household consisting only of a parent or parents whose children have grown up and left home". I know! That description sounds so sad. But, it doesn't have to be. Couples that don't have children living at home often embrace a lifestyle marked by independence and flexibility with a renewed focus on their personal and mutual interests. Not to mention more disposable income! Whether you're an "empty nester" or a DINK (double income, no children) that's been stuck in a corporate rut, Amelia Island beckons you to fall back in love with your independent and adventurous side.
More for Golf Lovers
With 99 picturesque, yet challenging golf holes, Amelia Island is a true golfers paradise for players of every skill level. Throw in mouth-watering cuisine and a handful of quaint watering holes and this will be a trip you’ll be making year after year.
Beach Lovers
Nestled along the gorgeous Florida coastline, Amelia Island beckons with miles of wide open beaches, historic downtown, and an abundance of outdoor adventures. Whether you're seeking relaxation on the beach, thrilling water sports, or dining on eclectic fare, Amelia Island is the perfect blend of sun-soaked bliss and coastal charm. Welcome to your ultimate beach getaway.
Eco-Friendly Escape
You're invited to immerse yourself in Amelia Island's natural wonders while treading lightly on the environment. From exploring biodiverse ecosystems to savoring locally sourced cuisine, every aspect of your eco-friendly getaway is designed to minimize your ecological footprint and maximize your connection to the beauty of this coastal paradise.
Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery, conservation, and relaxation, ensuring that your time on Amelia Island leaves both a lasting impression and a positive impact on the planet.
Nature Lovers Getaway
Amelia Island is renowned for its pristine beaches, charming historic downtown, and world-class golf. But above all, visitors treasure the enchanted atmosphere of natural beauty on Amelia Island. With great year round weather and a unique habitat for observing flora and fauna, it’s no wonder nature lovers make their escape here to get into the wild.
Family Playcation
On Amelia Island, you can choose to get away from it all, while getting back to what’s important: each other. So much to do or not to do… but best of all, you get to do it as a FAMILY.
Romantic Getaway
Looking for a romantic getaway with that special someone? How about a trip to a peaceful barrier island where all the key amenities — fun activities, perfect places to dine or picnic, spa treatments, and strollable streets and shorelines — are right at your fingertips. Welcome to Amelia Island.
Christmas on Amelia
Escape the holiday hustle and bustle with a relaxing Amelia Island Christmas getaway. Whether you stay in a historic bed & breakfast, a holiday rental by the sea, a luxurious resort, or a room at a familiar hotel, Amelia Island offers you a home away from home for the holidays complete with magical memory making. Take a look at this 3-day Christmas itinerary so you don’t miss a thing!
The Perfect Wheelchair Accessible Weekend In Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island
In her recent visit to Amelia Island, Guest Blogger Sylvia Longmire allows us to spend a day in the life of a wheelchair user.
To learn more about Sylvia and her Wheelchair User’s Guide to Accessible Florida, please visit her website.
Amelia Island is arguably one of the most beautiful vacation spots in Florida, and the City of Fernandina Beach is filled with several family-friendly and wheelchair accessible things to see and do. From beautiful beaches to historic forts, museums, and Victorian homes, a full weekend is the perfect amount of time to enjoy much of what Amelia Island has to offer wheelchair users and their families. Here’s a suggested itinerary of things to see and do, including some cool places to eat. Your accessible itinerary starts on a Friday early evening and ends mid-afternoon on Sunday. Photo credit: Sylvia Longmire
Nature Lover’s Getaway – Part Two
Amelia Island is renowned for its charming historic downtown, pristine beaches, eclectic restaurants, and world-class golf. But above all, visitors treasure the island’s natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Whether you are looking for nature trails, bike rides, or adventures on the water, a trip to Amelia Island has many activities to offer every nature lover.
Wedding Party
There’s no better place to say “I do” than the romantic setting of Amelia Island. With beautiful beaches, a charming historic downtown, world class spas, eclectic restaurants, loads of activities, and stunning nature, you and your bridal party will leave with a lifetime of memories. Welcome to your wedding weekend.
Guys Getaway
For the ultimate escape, get the guys together and come to Amelia Island to play. Whether it’s a golf trip, a reunion of college friends, a bachelor weekend, or just a short break, Amelia Island has everything you need for a great time and for great stories.
Oh, The Places You’ll Go – A Father’s Day Version
Father’s Day. A day we celebrate the men that shaped us and made us into who we are today. Why not give them a one day itinerary for a rugged day of fun? Let’s take a jaunt over the bridge for a day off the island, full of all things that revolve around dad. Whether it’s alligators or axes, shots or seafood, it’ll be a day they’ll always remember. Don’t worry, we’ll have you back in paradise just in time for a waterfront sunset with dinner and cocktails.
Shopaholic
Sure, Amelia Island is known for her beautiful beaches, sunsets, and nature, but did you also know that our eclectic retail therapy has brought many an ardent shopper to our island? For the ultimate shopping escape, grab your besties and come to a place where you can stroll the local Farmers Market for fresh produce and crafts or live in the lap of retail luxury at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Do it all in this shoppers paradise by the sea.
History Lovers Getaway
If you’re a lover of history, have we got some stories for you. Escape to an island named for a princess — where Indians roamed, pirates plundered, gilded age millionaires visited and lived, and African-Americans came to play as a refuge from segregation. Yes, Amelia Island is chock full of history and we can’t wait to tell you about it.
Oh Baby! Babymoon
Looking for a getaway before your family grows? How about a trip to an enchanting, peaceful, barrier island with all the key amenities — great food, perfect places to nap or enjoy a spa treatment, strollable streets and shorelines. Welcome to Amelia Island.
Foodie
If you’re a real “foodie”, then your travels are less about all the activities a destination offers and more about planning your next meal. Am I right? It’s all about trying new foods in new places. Whether you’re craving southern fried food in a mom and pop setting or delicious dishes by candlelight, Amelia Island’s diverse food scene will keep your taste buds happy and your mouth watering for more.
Girls Getaway
Grab your closest girlfriends for a get-together in a picturesque place where you can reconnect. You do so much for your family and in your career — now it’s time to relax and indulge in a special escape of reliving memories and making new ones, all on beautiful Amelia Island.
Spa & Wellness
The word “wellness” conjures up something a little different for everyone — from strolling the beach or relaxing at a spa, to playing a round of golf or getting your sweat on at a fitness studio. It’s all about the state of being in good health, whatever that means to you. From sunup to sundown and beyond, Amelia Island holds a myriad of ways for you to feel good and “well”. Start planning your getaway now.
Art Lovers
Sample Amelia Island’s thriving arts and culture scene with everything from an art passport to a festival honoring the inspirational beauty and movement of dance. This and much more on an island alive with art galleries, theatre, concerts, and acclaimed dance and music festivals.
African American Heritage
Amelia Island celebrates Black History Month as an opportunity to take a look back and experience the depth of African-American history and heritage on our storied coast. From Old Town Fernandina where the Middle Passage was a stage in the route slave ships took from Africa to America, to American Beach where businessman A.L. Lewis created a safe haven for people of color to experience a judgement-free beach vacation, there are dedicated tours, historical sites and museums that tell this story to visitors of our island. Come with us as we learn, celebrate and memorialize African American history on Amelia Island.
Golfer’s Getaway
If you’re ready for a much-needed break from reality, why not gather some guy (or girl) friends together and tee it up on Amelia Island? With 99 challenging, yet picturesque golf holes, Amelia Island is a true golfer’s paradise for players of every skill level. Throw in some mouth-watering cuisine and a handful of quaint watering holes and this will be a trip you’ll be making year after year.
A Weekend at Omni Amelia Island Resort
Located on the southern end of Amelia Island and tucked away on 1,350 acres of awe-inspiring beauty is Omni Amelia Island Resort, your home away from home for the next 3 days and a place that began “in harmony with nature”.
This expansive resort has everything you could possibly want, so leaving the gates is totally up to you. Oceanfront accommodations range from nicely appointed hotel rooms to luxurious presidential suites. With an abundance of dining options, there is something for every family member and food palate! Stroll the gorgeous beaches, swim in world-class resort pools, play championship golf, take a nature tour, or relax at the full service spa. Whatever you do, you’ll never run out of adventure in this idyllic destination.
Honeymoon
Planning a wedding can be some of the best times of your life and also some of the most stressful. Either way, the grand prize is your new spouse and after days/months/years of planning, it's time to relax and recharge. Your happily ever after begins in a place where warm sea breezes and sunshine kiss your skin and soothing waves lap at the shoreline. Welcome to Amelia Island where the honeymooning is laid back and the scenery is spectacular.
Thanksgiving Weekend
If you're lucky enough to be celebrating Thanksgiving on Amelia Island, then consider yourself blessed indeed. Our little island paradise is the perfect place to break bread with those you love and begin the holiday season. Take a look at this weekend itinerary so you don't miss a thing.
A Weekend at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is located on the southern end of Amelia Island and sits on the oceans edge like a grande dame keeping watch over her dune-lined beaches and surrounding environment. With a rare combination of relaxed and refined, this resort will be your home away from home for the weekend and it promises southern hospitality to the nth degree.
Stroll on 13 miles of pristine beach. Take a dip in one of the three outdoor and indoor pools. Tee it up at the on-site golf course just steps from the resort. Relax with a personalized spa service. Dine in a variety of delicious restaurants including the award-winning Salt. Whatever you choose to do or not do, get ready to be pampered.
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