Amelia is a favorite destination for winter escapes! With mild temperatures, natural beauty, historic charm, and a calendar full of festive events, check out special lodging rates, package deals and upcoming holiday tours to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Travelers Love Amelia Island, Voted in Top 10 US Islands
World-class travel destination, Amelia Island, Florida earns accolades, ranked #8 of the “Top 10 Islands” to visit in the USA. Three island accommodators, Fairbanks House, Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, and the Ritz-Carlton, also win awards in their categories.
Victorian Vibes: Historic Fernandina Beach, Florida
If you wish to explore the less commercialized, small-town Florida reminiscent of simpler days past, head to the Sunshine State’s northeast coast. Check out the Victorian vibes of the downtown historic district of Fernandina Beach.
Halloween Ghost Tours, Murder Mystery, Carriage Rides & More
Fernandina’s downtown historic district features ghost tours, horse & carriage rides, and “Murder Mystery” weekend at Hoyt House. Amelia Community Theatre is holding a kid-oriented Halloween Hoopla. Family fun awaits at Conner’s farm in Nassau County, FL with corn maze and pumpkin patch.
Birder Alert! Beautiful Painted Buntings on Amelia Island
What’s North America’s most colorful song bird? The male Painted Bunting, vivid blue, red, and green. Lucky Amelia islanders have the opportunity to get a glimpse of this beautiful wild bird species right here in Fernandina Beach.
Fernandina’s Fabulous For Bike Riding
Pedaling a bicycle at water’s edge right on the beach at low tide is one of the great pleasures of island living. Bike riding on Amelia Island’s wide, flat beaches has caught on with visitors, too.
Amelia Island, Tale of a House Sale
Housing market hurdles include artificially low appraisals, tight credit, and the potential shadow market — more foreclosures. Some homeowners may be shell-shocked to realize how much their home’s value has eroded from peak market prices.
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Amelia Island February 2012 Events
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DEAL SEEKERS: House Hunters Eye Florida Real Estate
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Amelia Island Plantation Real Estate News
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Dreaming of a Beach Home? Logistics, Logistics, Logistics
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Florida Cities Dominate Gains in Home Listing Prices Says Realtor.com
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Amelia Island’s 2012 Top Annual Events Calendar
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Pension Obligations, A Financial Tsunami Upon Us
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Highlights of March 2012 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
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The Changing Retail Scene Around Fernandina: Doors Opening, Closing
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