Couple Walks Empty Pink Sky Beach Amelia Island, Florida
Bonfires on the beach, flowers, wine, chocolates, champagne, strawberries, gourmet dinners, horse & carriage rides, horseback riding on the beach, and more being offered to entice you to experience Amelia Island for a February escape.
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (January 27, 2011) – Drawing on her many irresistible charms, Amelia Island is luring a new flock of lovebirds to her shores for a romantic Valentine’s Day escape. In addition to the year-round appeal of moonlit strolls on the beach, sunset sails, soothing spas, and quiet cafes, a number of Amelia Island hotels, inns and resorts are offering some sweetheart deals to make a Valentine’s Day getaway as affordable as it is romantic.
Additionally, Amelia Island’s Artrageous ArtWalk takes place on Saturday evening, February 12, and offers visitors the pleasure of browsing a dozen art galleries in the historic downtown district of Fernandina Beach in the evening, and meet some of the artists.
The following charming B & Bs and Amelia Island hotels are offering a selection of packages and special rates for Valentine’s Day 2011:
Stay in the heart of Fernandina for a Valentine’s getaway. Amelia Island’s downtown historic district, with its lovely, historic bed and breakfast inns, is foot-friendly. All the B & Bs allow walkable access to nearby Centre Street, the district’s main corridor leading to the Fernandina Harbor.
Hoyt House Bed & Breakfast, Fernandina Beach.
Hoyt House – (904) 277-4300, www.hoythouse.com
The two-night Love Package at The Hoyt House offers a special glass of champagne and strawberries upon arrival, a lotion & potion LOVE basket in room, $50 off a meal at Beech Street Grill, romantic sunset cruise by Amelia River Cruises, choice of horse drawn carriage ride or horseback riding on the beach for two, four-course dinner at the Hoyt House and breakfast each morning. The Love Package requires a two-night minimum, is only valid on the weekend of February 11-13 and is available for $345 per couple plus room selection. Optional add-ons, such as in-room massage and flowers, are available.
Fernandina's Florida House Inn Has New Owner, Reopened in December
Florida House Inn – (800) 258-3301, www.floridahouseinn.com
The historic Florida House Inn, which recently reopened, is offering a Valentine’s Day Special. The package includes a two-night stay, breakfast each morning, carriage ride through historic Fernandina Beach, river cruise, and bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries in room at check-in. The package starts at $350.
Fairbanks House, Fernandina Beach
Fairbanks House – (888) 891-9881, www.fairbankshouse.com
The Fairbanks House is offering a Rest, Relaxation and Romance Package that includes roses, wine and chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival; a sightseeing tour with Amelia River Cruises; and daily gourmet breakfasts and evening hors d’oeuvres. Extra romance comes in the form of a sleep-in on Valentine’s Day followed by a romantic brunch for two at Beech Street Grill. The package for two is $150 plus room for a three-night stay, and $175 plus room for a two-night stay.
The Fairbanks is also offering an Elopement Package, complete with a carriage ride to a secret location for your vow exchange, an intimate dinner at Beech Street Grill, followed by a small wedding cake, champagne and chocolate covered strawberries back at the inn. This romantic package, which can also be adapted for vow renewals and proposals, starts at $495 plus room.
The Williams House Inn, Fernandina
Amelia Island Williams House – (800) 414-9258, www.williamshouse.com
The Romantic Valentine Getaway package at the Williams House offers guests two night’s accommodations, chilled champagne upon arrival, a cupcake goodie box from Patty Cakes Bakery, stunning floral arrangement in room, dinner for two at Joe’s 2nd St. Bistro or Espana, gourmet breakfast each morning and complimentary social hour each evening with wine and hors d’oeuvres, starting at $545.
AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA’S LARGEST LUXURY GOLF RESORT IS OMNI AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Dune on Atlantic Coast
The Sweet Rendezvous Romance Package is the perfect getaway with luxurious accommodations, sparkling wine, gourmet chocolate truffles, breakfast for two and a late checkout, starting at $307 per night. Cupid (aka an Omni concierge) will also call in advance to customize any additional arrangements to make everything perfect. Plus, couples who get engaged at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation over Valentine’s Day Weekend will receive a complimentary weekend night certificate to use on their honeymoon or other special occasion. Couples can glide through the marshes at sunset on Sunday, February 13th while naturalists highlight the birds and wildlife as they settle in for the night. The Sunset Kayak tour is available for $100 per couple and reservations can be made by calling 904-261-6161. Each evening February 12th through the 14th, a roaring beachside bonfire and a complimentary glass of Champagne will complete the perfect romantic day, with special desserts available to order.
STAY NEAR THE BEACH, MODERATE-PRICED HOTELS, EASY WALK TO AMELIA’S ATLANTIC COAST BEACHFRONT
Residence Inn By Marriott, Amelia Island (866) 245-6099 –The Residence Inn, Amelia Island is offering an Amelia Island Romantic Florida Getaway. The package includes one night accommodations with an upgrade to a King Room, a box of Godiva’s New Gold Ballotin chocolates, two 350ml bottles of Robert Mondavi Private wine, Romantics Guide to the Area’s Top 10 Sweet Spots, breakfast for two and a late check-out. In addition, the property is offering a Month of Love, with a new theme offered each Friday evening at check-in. (Located several blocks from the beach.)
Amelia Hotel at the Beach (877) 263-5428 –The Amelia Hotel at the Beach is offering two romance packages during the weekend of Valentine’s. The Hearts & Flowers package starts at $395 plus tax and includes overnight accommodations in an ocean-view room for two nights, dinner for two at the Crab Trap Restaurant, rose petal turndown adorning your room, chocolate-covered strawberries, chilled champagne, and keepsake flutes. The hotel is located just across the street from the beach at Seaside Park (near Slider’s Seaside Grill, a Fernandina landmark restaurant/bar).
Starting at $380 plus tax, the Victorian Romance package includes overnight accommodations in an ocean-view room for two nights, private horse and carriage tour of historic downtown Fernandina Beach, round-trip taxi service to carriage tour, keepsake throw blanket and a bottle of wine. Both packages include the family-owned property’s standard amenities such as complimentary daily, ‘Hot and Healthy’ breakfast, parking, high speed Wi-Fi and fresh-baked cookies.
Hampton Inn at the Beach – (800) 426-7866. The Hampton Inn at the Beach is offering a Valentine’s Day Romantic Getaway package, starting at $179. The package offers one night accommodations, chocolate-dipped strawberries in room and dinner for two at Beech Street Grill. Additional room nights can be purchased based on availability. The package is valid through the end of February. (Located several blocks from the beach.)
Did you know Southern Living magazine put Fernandina Beach first on a list of 17 southern American towns chosen as “Best Small-Town Getaways?”Another national magazine, Coastal Living, also featured Fernandina Beach, as a “Best Little Beach Town.”
* NOTE: All packages are based on availability. Restrictions apply based on individual property. Contact individual properties for restrictions and to book a package. Package information provided by the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council.
