Amelia Island Plantation & Ritz-Carlton
AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION
- Golf Course on Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Island Plantation Resort
A unique, luxury AAA-Four Diamond resort awaits you on Amelia Island, Florida. With posh amenities for an ideal beach, golf and spa vacation, this “Green Lodging” resort is also in tune with nature — a great combination.
When you arrive at Amelia Island Plantation, you’ll be delighted and amazed at the tree canopy throughout the resort, with lovely ancient oaks draped in Spanish moss. Amelia Island Plantation, a 1,350 acre resort, is the largest resort property on Amelia Island.
Nestled in the sand dunes on the Atlantic Ocean (on the east side) are the beachfront rental villas and the main hotel, the Amelia Inn and Beach Club with 2-tier pool deck. AIP’s property crosses island-wide, over to the marsh and the Amelia River (on this barrier island’s west side). At Amelia Island Plantation, golfers have the opportunity to play along the ocean and along the marshland riverfront.
The luxury resort has been designated “Green Lodging” with an emphasis on nature and conservation, and has melded the resort into the natural surroundings. With an extensive Nature Program, the resort is an ideal destination for those seeking lots of outdoor activities. AIP has staff Naturalists to enhance nature education and kid’s program.
This beach and golf resort boasts four championship golf courses, over three miles of shoreline on the Atlantic, plus a 26-room spa and tennis complex. It’s also a very popular destination for corporate retreat business conferences and meetings. For those seeking a seaside wedding, Amelia Island Plantation is a lovely venue for an exquisite special occasion. Take a look at this spectacular resort now by watching the Amelia Island Plantation video below…
- Sea Oats Lace Beachfront, Amelia Island Plantation Resort.
In addition to the beach, spa, golf amenities, and 20+ swimming pools, AIP offers one of the premiere tennis facilities in Florida. With 23 tennis courts, Amelia Island Plantation hosted the pro tournament “Bausch & Lomb Women’s Tennis Championships” for 20 years. Plus, you can bike ride on 7 miles of trails around the resort. Work up an appetite for dining in three fine restaurants on the resort property (The Ocean Grill, PLAE, and the Verandah). The world-class spa facilities are located within the Spa & Shops, a quaint shopping village built around a lake.
AMELIA ISLAND RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL
- Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton, Golf Club of Amelia Fairway
The reputation of the Ritz-Carlton name, of course, precedes itself. The location of this Ritz on a barrier island with intriguing history adds to the allure. Renowned worldwide for its upscale quality, the Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton is likely to meet the expectations of its clientele — those looking for the upper echelon of luxury resort.
Located within the sand dunes right on the beach, the Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton, rated a AAA Five Diamond resort, offers both an exquisite beachfront setting and outstanding accommodations and service. Amelia Island’s Ritz-Carlton has received the highest possible hotel rating (only nine hotels in state of Florida achieved the top 5 Diamond status in 2009). Enjoy the unique atmosphere where guests can go to an evening bonfire on the beach, relax in a porch-like swing overlooking the sand dunes, be pampered at new Spa, or enjoy a sumptuous meal at the Ritz’s restaurant, Salt, one of the finest dining experiences available in Florida.
- View of Ritz-Carlton from Water's Edge, Amelia Island
ADDITIONAL ACCOLADES BY CONDE NAST TRAVELERS
The Conde Nast Traveler 2009 Reader Choice Awards, once again, has selected the Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton as one of the top resorts in the U.S. With an audience comprised of frequent and affluent travelers, discerning Conde Nast Traveler readers have put the Amelia Island’s Ritz Carlton hotel on the “Gold List” of U.S. hotels not just once, but five years in a row (2005-2009). The Ritz-Carlton’s amenities include:
* 26 acre oceanfront resort on the Atlantic Ocean
* 18-hole PGA championship golf (Hotel guests can play Golf Club of Amelia, Summer Beach.)
The Golf Club of Amelia’s clubhouse located in the Ritz-Carlton’s entrance driveway.
* Four restaurants (one outdoors and seasonal), four cocktail lounges (one outdoors and seasonal)
* The Ritz-Carlton’s expansive spa with private swimming pool for spa guests
* Full service beauty salon
* Fitness center
* Indoor and outdoor heated pools with whirlpool
- Amelia Island Shoreline in Front of Ritz-Carlton Hotel
* On-site tennis facilities
* More than 35,000 square feet of function space plus several oceanside outdoor venues, accommodating groups of 15 – 1,000
* Ritz Kids program, children’s pool, playground
* Space Teen lounge
* Retail gift shops
* Enjoy beach bonfires, horseback riding on the beach (via Kelly Seahorse Ranch), kayaking, fishing (arrangements made by Ritz staff)
SEE FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT RITZ-CARLTON AMENITIES BY VISITING TRAVEL GUIDE’S RITZ-CARLTON PAGE.
