AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (November 30, 2010) – Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island is home to a celebrated collection of luxury resorts, charming bed and breakfast inns, and popular hotels, many of which are now offering special winter packages and discounts to help visitors beat their wintertime blues. With her moderate weather, natural beauty and historic attractions, Amelia Island is a welcoming Florida option for wintry escapes. Winter packages on Amelia Island include the following:
The Addison on Amelia – Located in the Historic District of Fernandina Beach, The Addison on Amelia is offering its popular “Winter Escape – Free Night” special from December 1, 2010 through February 12, 2011. Guests staying three nights or more can enjoy one of the nights for free. The offer cannot be combined with other specials. Some blackout dates apply. www.AddisonOnAmelia.com, (800) 943-1604
Amelia Hotel at the Beach – Just steps from Amelia’s famous shoreline, the 86-room Amelia Hotel at the Beach is offering guests a fourth night free when paying for three nights. Accommodations include “hot and healthy” breakfast each morning, complimentary wi-fi and much more. www.ameliahotel.com, (877) 263-5428
Amelia Island Williams House – The “Victorian Christmas” package at the Amelia Island Williams House includes three-night accommodations at the luxurious 10-room bed and breakfast, goodie basket upon arrival, evening carriage tour on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day buffet, southern-style hot breakfast each morning, and wine with hors d’oeuvres each evening. The package starts at $795 for a deluxe room. www.williamshouse.com, (800) 414-9258
Elizabeth Pointe Lodge – The oceanfront Elizabeth Pointe Lodge is offering a third night free. Sunday through Tuesday arrivals required. The discount is not valid with other discounts and is not valid on holiday and special events. Enjoy a third night free through the end of January 2011. www.elizabethpointelodge.com, (800) 772-3359
Hoyt House – The newly re-opened Hoyt House is offering a "Winter Wonderland" special. From December 1, 2010 to February 1, 2011, the 10-room bed and breakfast will offer January weekday rates (Sunday-Thursday) at 25 percent discounts and weekend rates at a 15 percent savings per night. Rates will not be valid December 31, 2010, January 1-2 or 14-17, 2011. On January 14-17, 2011, celebrate Martin Luther King Day with a special weekend package that includes complimentary tickets to Amelia Island Museum of History to learn about Black History on Amelia Island. The two-night minimum package includes a gourmet breakfast each morning, complimentary chocolate covered strawberries in your room on arrival, and weekday rates. www.hoythouse.com, (904) 277-4300
ERA Fernandina Beach Realty – For select Fernandina Beach Realty properties, visitors who stay two nights can get 50 percent off their third night, and guests who stay three nights or more can get one night free. www.ameliavacations.com, (800) 741-4011
Ketch Courtyard – The Ketch Courtyard is offering a third or fourth night free during the winter months. www.ketchcourtyard.com, (904) 261-0677
Amelia Island Hampton Inn – The Amelia Island Hampton Inn is offering a “Beach Special,” providing guests with rates starting at $79 per night. The beach special is based on availability through the end of January 2011 and is not valid during special events. www.ameliaislandhamptoninn.com, (904) 321-1111
Residence Inn, Amelia Island – The Residence Inn, Amelia Island is offering the “Romance” package, starting at $159. The package features overnight accommodations, a box of Godiva’s new gold ballotin chocolates, an exclusive “Bittersweet Love Songs” CD in a decorative tin, a guide to the area’s top 10 sweet spots, breakfast buffet for two, late check out, and a $25 gift card to www.YourMemorableMoments.com.
www.residenceinnameliaisland.com, (866) 245-6099
-Amelia Island Convention & Visitor’s Bureau-
About Amelia Island
Northeast Florida’s coastal treasure, Amelia Island is a barrier island rich in colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. Its long, beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife, and pristine waters have made the island a favorite destination for outdoor adventure. Upscale resorts with world-class spas, championship golf and exclusive dining blend effortlessly with a captivating collection of bed and breakfast inns and historic districts. The island is home to Fernandina Beach, once a vibrant Victorian seaport village, and now a charming downtown district of eclectic shops, attractions, and eateries. Forget the everyday getaway; Come make memories on Amelia Island. For visitor information and online planning, visit www.ameliaisland.com.
* All packages are based on availability. Restrictions black out dates apply based on individual property. Please contact individual properties for restrictions and to book a package.
