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Monthly Archives: November 2016

    Amelia Island Review

    By John Holbrook & Michele Cook Holbrook A Real Estate Partnership | November 30, 2016

    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

    By John Holbrook & Michele Cook Holbrook A Real Estate Partnership | November 30, 2016

    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

    By John Holbrook & Michele Cook Holbrook A Real Estate Partnership | November 30, 2016

    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

    By John Holbrook & Michele Cook Holbrook A Real Estate Partnership | November 30, 2016

    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