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 fall events and then pack your bags. It’s time for an Autumn harvest of memory making! Sounds on Centre August, September and October. Bring your […]
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 the Amelia Island scene. RETAIL SHOPS & ART STUDIOS Capra di Mare – Capra di Mare offers fine decor, furnishings, gifts, apparel as well as residential […]
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 hop onto a stand-up paddle board (SUP) for a floating class led by Amelia Island’s original SUP yoga instructor, Deb Cunningham. No experience on a […]
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 Fernandina Beach natives, some are transplants, and some are part-timers but the one thing they can all agree on is Amelia Island is a great […]
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 those that come back year after year. Your positive vibes and happy energy are what keep our island thriving and our hospitality professionals going during […]
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 that hard really. Much of it still looks the same – just updated with fresh paint and new stories. Centre Street has always been the hub […]
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 as an LGBTQ-inclusive destination. Rachel recently visited Amelia Island to experience the Shrimp Festival and all the other things to do here and we’re pretty […]
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 planning that much-needed escape. We’re loaded with southern charm, abundant nature, uncrowded beaches, and a slower pace that is craved today. The natural beauty seen […]
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 an exceptional experience here for every style of dad. ADVENTURE DAD For the dad that likes to live on the edge, head over to Skydive […]
Cinco De Mayo has come and gone but lets be honest, we celebrate our Hispanic culture every day on Amelia Island. We did, after all, fly under the Mexican Revolutionary flag for a brief time in 1817. In honor of our hispanic roots, here are 5 delicious restaurants – all unique in their own way. If […]