Press Releases

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (January 26, 2012) – Amelia Island’s popular “Free Night, Any Night” discounts are now being offered by more of the island’s award-winning hotels, resorts and other accommodators in 2012. (read more)

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (January 17, 2012) – Florida’s Amelia Island offers visitors an appealing mix of special events throughout the year, each celebrating the island’s colorful past, natural treasures or present day arts and entertainment. (read more) 

AMELIA ISLAND , Fla. (December 22, 2011) – From J anuary 22-29, n ortheast Florida’s Amelia Island will serve up a delectable, seven-day showcase of island hot spots for food and fun.  (read more)

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (November 3, 2011) – Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island has loaded up a fun-filled calendar to celebrate the season, packing November and December with unique events for the family. (read more)

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. (read more)

 AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (November 16, 2010) – Amelia Island, located along Northeast Florida’s pristine coastline, is offering visitors several new activities and trip-planning tools for their next visit to the popular destination. (read more)

 AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (November 11, 2010) – The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will honor the Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) with three silver and three bronze Adrian Awards... (read more)

 AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (October 19, 2010) – Amelia Island, Florida has been named the #5 North American island in the 2010 Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards.  (read more)

 AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (October 6, 2010) – Amelia Island is helping forward-thinking families make their holiday travel plans with a fun-filled calendar of seasonal special events.  (read more)

 AMELIA ISLAND (September 30, 2010) – With its intriguing history and pirate-laden past, Amelia Island has long been a favorite destination for Halloween fun. (read more)

 AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (September 24, 2010) – The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau is once again extending its popular “Pack Your Bags for Amelia Island” program, offering air travelers up to an $80 room credit for checked baggage fees on stays of three or more nights.  (read more)

 AMELIA ISLAND (September 14, 2010) – The annual clash between the football powerhouses of the University of Florida and University of Georgia is known for its exciting play and devoted fans. (read more)

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (August 5, 2010) – Several award-winning inns, hotels and resorts on Florida’s Amelia Island are offering special rates and deals for the Labor Day weekend, September 4-6, 2010, enticing visitors to come enjoy outstanding accommodations on the popular barrier island.  (read more)

 AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (July 29, 2010) – The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently announced the creation of a new digital planner guide and dedicated planner web site to assist group and meeting planners bringing their events to Amelia Island. (read more)

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (July 20, 2010) – The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) was announced by VISIT FLORIDA® as a finalist for the 2010 Flagler Awards, Florida’s statewide hospitality awards program. (read more)

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (July 19, 2010) – Visitors to Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island will find a rising tide of summer specials and new ways to enjoy the popular island escape, including discounts for Harris Teeter VIC cardholders and passengers casting off with Amelia River Cruises. (read more)

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (July 8, 2010) – The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (AICVB) has announced the lineup for the inaugural Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off, scheduled for Aug. 27-28, 2010.  (read more)

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (March 26, 2010) – Building on the growing popularity the activity, Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island has launched a new geocaching program for visitors.  (read more)