Plan Memorable Mother's Day on Amelia Island with Special Unique Packages, Activities & Treats
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (April 22, 2009) – This Mother’s Day, Amelia Island is drawing on its substantial resources to help visitors create a memorable escape from the everyday for grandmothers, moms and mothers-to-be. With a selection of hotel packages, special activities and events, Amelia has plenty to offer during the upcoming Mother’s Day weekend.
From May 8 though May 10, the island will host a number of special events, including the ArtRageous Artwalk, Fernandina’s Farmers Market, the Amelia Island Bed and Breakfast Association’s Mad Hatter Tour, a Ken Sizemore concert, and a Mother’s Day Buffet at Amelia Island Plantation. For a full calendar of events, visit www.ameliaisland.com. For the outdoorsy mom, Amelia Island is theirs to explore through hiking, biking, kayaking, beachcombing and more. Moms in need of a little pampering and TLC can kick back and relax at one of the three elegant spas on the island.
A number of Amelia’s award-winning hotels, resorts and B&Bs are offering great package deals for the Mother’s Day weekend, including the following:
The newest bed and breakfast inn on island, Addison on Amelia, is offering a “Dinner is on us” Special, running May through July (blackouts on Shrimp Fest and Holiday Weekends). If guests book a three-night stay that includes a Friday or Saturday, the will receive two complimentary three-course dinners at the inn’s onsite restaurant. www.AddisonOnAmelia.com/offers.html (800) 943-1604
With its crystal chandeliers and beautiful antiques, the 10-room Amelia Island Williams House bed and breakfast is offering the Garden Tour and Tea package, which includes a two night stay, two tickets to the Amelia Island Bed & Breakfast Association’s Spring Garden Tour and Tea, a Victorian "Tussie Mussie" for Mom and gourmet breakfast each morning. Prices start at $475. Packages are subject to availability and must be purchased by phone. www.williamshouse.com (800) 414-9258
Nestled among 1,350 acres of natural splendor, the AAA-Four Diamond Amelia Island Plantation is offering a Family Value Days package, which includes accommodations in a two-bedroom villa, family recreation, including Kids Camp Amelia, on-property Nature Tours bicycles and more. Plus, kids under 13 eat free, and kids under 16 play golf and tennis free with a paying adult. The package starts at $229 per night resort or $279 per night oceanview, and is valid through the end of May. The Spa at Amelia Island Plantation also offers some great treatments for mom, including a 50-minute hot stone massage for $145 or the “Pamper Her” Package with Tropical Moisturizing Facial, Hydrating Island Soak, and Paradise Feet Pedicure for only $200. www.aipfl.com (888) 261-6161
The Hoyt House, a beautiful bed and breakfast inn with wraparound porches and tall bay windows, is offering two free tickets to the Mad Hatter Tea Party Inn Tour, on Saturday, May 9, with a two-night stay (new reservations only). Additionally, individuals staying two nights will qualify for the third night free or free night promotion, which allows guests to use the free night on a later trip. www.hoythouse.com (800) 432-2085.
Amelia Island’s largest historic mansion, Fairbanks House, is offering two incredible packages perfect for mom. With rates starting at $109 per person per night, the Mom and Company Girls Weekend package includes lodging, daily gourmet breakfast, tickets to the Amelia Island Bed and Breakfast Association Mad Hatter Tea Party and Tour on Saturday, Sunday brunch at Beech Street Grill and a souvenir Fairbanks House tote bag or tee shirt. Or, guests can enjoy the Mom's Mad Hatter Three-Night Getaway. Package rates start at $695 and include three nights' accommodations, dinner at Joe's Second Street Bistro, Sunday brunch at Beech Street Grill and two tickets to the Saturday Mad Hatter Tea Party and Tour. www.fairbankshouse.com (888) 891-9882
The luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is offering a Mother’s Day Brunch at their signature restaurant, Salt. Make Mom’s day complete with a culinary treat (and a welcome break from the kitchen) during the Brunch on May 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $65 for adults, $32 for children ages 5 to 12. To make reservations, call (904) 277-1028. Additionally, surprise mom with a day of pampering at the Ritz-Carlton Spa, Amelia Island. Fully customized Surrender massages, wraps, scrubs, and facials are the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Gift certificates and information are available by calling (904) 277-1087. www.ritzcarlton.com/ameliaisland
Summer Beach Resort offers a variety of private, oceanfront accommodations, including villas, town homes, and luxury condominiums. Through May, the resort is giving a free night to guests who purchase three nights at select units. www.summerbeach.com (800) 862-9297
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.
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* 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.