Amelia Island Plantation
Amelia Island, Florida’s largest resort is Amelia Island Plantation, a 1,350 acre property rated AAA-Four Diamond, covers much of the southern tip of Amelia Island.
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, an extensive 1,350 acre property, is nestled in the dunes on the Atlantic Ocean (on the east side) and crosses over to the marsh and the Amelia River (on this barrier island’s west side). The luxury resort has been designated “Green Lodging” with an emphasis on nature and conservation, and has melded the resort into the natural surroundings. This beach and golf resort (with around 3 miles of shoreline on the Atlantic), also offers a 26-room spa plus tennis complex. With an extensive Nature Program, the resort is an ideal destination for those seeking lots of outdoor activities. It’s also a popular corporate retreat for business conferences and meetings. For those seeking a seaside wedding, Amelia Island Plantation is a lovely venue for an exquisite special occasion.
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AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION’S FOUR GOLF COURSES
Amelia Island Plantation boasts four 18-hole championship golf courses, oceanfront swimming pools, 23 tennis courts (the resort hosted pro tournament, Bausch & Lomb Women’s Championship Tennis, for 20 years), three fine dining restaurants (The Ocean Grill, PLAE, and the Verandah– watch the culinary video below), world-class spa facilities, quaint shopping village and lots of peaceful nature. In the 1970s, Amelia Island emerged as a posh resort island destination when Amelia Island Plantation (AIP) carefully began development of the southend of the island. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded Amelia Island Plantation its “Green Lodging” destination certification. AIP focused on habitat preservation with significant green space and has a Nature Center and staff naturalist. Nature tours are just one of the family-friendly activities available on Amelia Island Plantation. Guests at Amelia Island Plantation can rent bicycles and motorized golf carts for use on the extensive 1350-acre property. They also offer a new, cool ride — tour the resort by Segway. Like horses? Have the resort arrange for horseback riding on the beach.
COASTAL, RESORT-STYLE LIVING
Besides hosting visitors, Amelia Island Plantation is home to full time residents (and second home owners) who enjoy the resort lifestyle. Amelia Island Plantation offers coastal living with upscale amenities. From oceanfront condos, villas, and townhomes to golf course estate homes, there are various neighborhoods within the gated resort community, located on the oceanfront, golf course, and riverfront.
Amelia Island Plantation (AIP), offers golf lover’s four 18-hole courses– Oak Marsh, Ocean Links, Long Point, and Amelia River. AIP is the winner of many awards. Named a “Silver Medal Golf Resort” every year by Golf Magazine, Amelia Island Plantation boasts 72 championship holes. For those who desire resort-style golf club living, lovely golf front homes are situated along the fairways. Amelia Island Plantation is also known for its excellent golf school. The Amelia Island Plantation Golf Academy is located at Long Point. Ed Bowe is the Director of Golf Instruction.
Amelia Links, designed by Pete Dye and Bobby Weed, is a 36-hole configuration including two signature courses, Oak Marsh and Ocean Links. Winding through natural coastal hammock, the Ocean Links vistas are spectacular, with five golf holes on the oceanfront, fairways and greens parallel to the beach. Ocean Links has been named “one of the best courses for women” by Golf For Women.
AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION IS A MAGNIFICENT SEASIDE RETREAT
A sizable seaside retreat, Amelia Island Plantation offers so much in the way of amenities on the resort property that you never need to leave (until it’s time to pack your bags and go home). Since the resort property is extensive and crosses the entire island from the ocean to the river, there’s a complimentary shuttle van to scoot you around the resort property between your hotel room, the golf course, restaurants, fitness center, tennis courts, shopping, etc.
The SPA AT AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION
Another wonderful amenity at Amelia Island Plantation is “The Spa,” a 26-treatment-room facility. Services include facial treatments, body treatments, massage, and wet spa services such as Watsu, hydrotherapy, and Vichy showers.
ON-SITE SHOPPING VILLAGE, THE SPA & SHOPS
The Spa is located in the lovely “Old Florida” style shopping village, called the Spa & Shops. This quaint shopping village connected by sidewalks, also holds a weekly Friday evening “Boardwalk Bash” happy hour throughout the summertime, with live musical entertainment and discounts on drinks. Special events also take place throughout the year, including the Florida/Georgia game, Thanksgiving, and December holiday season.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION
Besides playing golf or swimming in the ocean (or in one of the Plantation’s pools), you may wish to start your day at Amelia Island Plantation with an invigorating work out at the Health and Fitness Center. Or get your blood flowing with an outdoor bike ride. One of the best ways to explore the Plantation is by bicycle, and bike rentals are available. Amelia Island Plantation can also arrange kayaking, sailing and fishing charters for your enjoyment of Amelia Island’s waterways.
AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION’S NATURE PROGRAMS
Amelia Island Plantation has a Nature Center with a resident naturalist, books, and more, including hands-on programs available to the public for adults and children. Experience local nature through the Plantation’s extensive nature program offering a wide variety of educational programs and tours both on and off the Plantation. Nature programs offered by the Plantation include the following: Birds of Amelia, Bird Watching 101, Back Porch Birding, Shell & Shark Tooth Hunt, Beachside Naturalist Walk, Crab Grab, Wind, Water, & Sand, Flora & Fauna, Nature Photography, Woodland Walk, Children’s Discovery, Critter Talk, Amelia at Night, Stargazing, Naturalist Kayak, Nature Bike Hike, and Edible Plant. For further information on the Nature Programs, call (904)261-6161. Some of the off-property tours are a Cumberland Island excursion, a Fort Clinch tour, the Okefenokee Swamp, the Kingsley Plantation, the Egan’s Creek Greenway, and Beaks/Talbot Island State Park.
RESORT’S 3-MILE SHORELINE ON THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
Amelia Island Plantation boasts over three miles of beachfront, sparsely populated. (You’ll likely see more birds than people.) Besides boogie boarding in the surf and catching some rays, or swimming in one of the many oceanfront pools, there are many planned activities for kids of varying ages on Amelia Island Plantation. You can even take a horseback ride on the beach on the south-end of Amelia Island, and ride past Amelia Island Plantation!
TENNIS ON AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION
Amelia Island Plantation boasts 23 clay tennis courts. (The resort attracted one of the world’s top women’s tennis tournaments, the Bausch & Lomb Championship, for 20 years through 2008, so you know the courts are truly championship quality.)
AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION’S ON-SITE FINE DINING RESTAURANTS
Enjoy oceanfront dining at the Ocean Grill in the Amelia Inn — it will be an elegant evening to remember. For dinner reservations, call 904-261-6161. With a menu of the finest steaks, chops, chef’s specials, a bountiful wine list and lavish selection of desserts, AIP’s chefs will amaze you with exotic cuisine.
Also located on Amelia Island Plantation is the Verandah restaurant. Call (904)321-5050 for reservations, located at 3000 First Coast Highway (A1A). The Verandah is one of the best restaurants (resort, casual) on Amelia Island, with an excellent selection of fresh seafood.
Another excellent restaurant, PLAE (People Laughing and Eating), is also within the Amelia Island Plantation property, in the Spa & Shops off First Coast Highway, with views of the golf course. Sophisticated atmosphere, great lounge/bar for cocktails.
CASUAL BAR/NIGHTLIFE
Head to the Falcon’s Nest on Amelia Island Plantation for drinks, dancing, watching sporting events (opened evenings only, lite bites available).
FUN ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS
“Kid’s Camp” is offered for children aged 3-10. The camp offers full day activities or morning sessions and also afternoon sessions. Planned activities include nature clinics, games, arts, crafts and more. Amelia Explorers (for kids aged 11-14) and Teen Adventures (for teens aged 15-19) include activities such as miniature golf, beach volleyball, bowling, water parks, museum tour and more.
BUSINESS CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS AT AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION
Amelia Island Plantation is a very popular destination for corporate meetings and functions. Amelia Island Plantation can hold conferences, and banquets, accommodating from 20 to 1,000 guests. The resort is a lovely setting for wedding receptions, and can accommodate large parties.
Amelia Island Plantation “Green Lodging” Destination
Eco-minded visitors to the northeast Florida coast will be pleased to know that they can reduce their carbon footprints at Amelia Island Plantation. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded Amelia Island Plantation its “Green Lodging” destination certification.
Guests at Amelia Island Plantation can rent bicycles and motorized golf carts for use on the extensive 1350-acre property. To see the historic district of Fernandina Beach, AIP guests can take the resort shuttle to downtown Fernandina. Amelia Island Plantation offers a resort-wide recycling program, which includes glass, plastic, aluminum and newspapers, plus electronics. The resort also shows its commitment to being ‘green’ through its use of automatic and low flush water fixtures in guest and public restrooms, resort-wide low energy and long lasting fluorescent lighting, the Project Planet linen and towel re-use program, and clean and green pest control and housekeeping products, as well as many other initiatives.
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