Monthly Archives: November 2016
Amelia Island Review
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — Some towns in Florida peddle glitz and glamour; others are meccas for sport fans. Amelia Island, nestled in the northeastern-most corner of the state, offers yearround, low-key pleasures. With winter temperatures averaging 65 degrees, this barrier island’s climate is tailor-made for fishing, golfing, kayaking, sightseeing, shopping, or simply strolling its 13... Read More
Amelia Island Review
Amelia Island is the Florida beach with a Southern accent. A timeless destination known for pristine nature and uncrowded beaches, it offers world-class golf, spas and restaurants, plus a rich history. There’s something for everyone—a family vacation, a romantic getaway, a beachside horseback ride or kayak excursion. Events include the Amelia Concours d’Elegance, Pétanque America... Read More
Lodging on Amelia Island
STAY Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach, a 50-block area of well-preserved late Victorian architecture, is filled with one-of-a-kind shops, galleries, restaurants, B&Bs, and inns. For affordable digs with a view of the marina, just steps from downtown, the Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island offers 122 rooms and suites — some with balconies and fireplaces —... Read More
Amelia Island
BENEDICT WALKER Lonely Planet Writer Amelia Island, nuzzling up to the Georgia border at the Atlantic coast, remains one of Florida’s best-kept secrets. Settled since the Timucua Indians first arrived here a thousand years ago, no fewer than eight nations’ flags have flown over Amelia since 1562, while the island’s central town of Fernandina Beach... Read More