AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (December 1, 2009) – 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 cure the winter blues. Combined with her moderate weather, beautiful natural and historic attractions, and busy seasonal event calendar, these new offers make Amelia Island an irresistible option for a much needed winter escape.
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 the popular “Stay For Three Nights, Pay For Two” special through to the end of February. Visitors can enjoy an extra day at the historic bed and breakfast inn, along with all the sites and splendor of Amelia Island. 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 a two-night, “Victorian Romance” package through the end of February, with rates starting as low as $435. The package includes a choice of Oceanside or Balcony room, breakfast for two, drop-off and pick-up in Fernandina Beach downtown, a horse carriage tour, a bottle of wine upon arrival and a throw blanket to keep. www.ameliahotel.com, (877) 263-5428
Amelia Island Plantation – Nestled among 1,350 acres of natural splendor, the AAA-Four Diamond Amelia Island Plantation is offering several packages this season. Starting at just $219 per night, the “Family Value Days” packages offer an incredible bargain for the entire household, including accommodations, free meals for kids under 12, free golf and tennis for kids under 15, and complimentary recreation, such as nature tours, bicycles, youth programs and poolside crafts and games. The “Amelia All Inclusive” starts at $512 per night for two people, and includes accommodations; daily breakfast, lunch and dinner at a choice of 9 restaurants; and unlimited recreation. Unlimited recreation offers visitors golf, tennis, fitness center, youth and teen programs, nature tours, bicycle rentals, fishing rods and reels, beach chairs and umbrellas, video game consoles and more. The Plantation’s “Unlimited Golf” package offers 72 holes of challenging, championship golf on courses that exemplify Amelia Island’s natural beauty. The package, starting at $166 per person per night, includes accommodations, unlimited greens fees, bag storage, practice balls, ProLink GPS and use of the Health & Fitness Center. www.aipfl.com, (888) 261-6161
Amelia Island Williams House – Recuperate from the holidays with the Amelia Island Williams House “January Winter Getaway.” The package includes two-night accommodations at the luxurious 10-room bed and breakfast, a bottle of wine with fruit and cheese plate on arrival, dinner for two at a local restaurant, southern-style hot breakfast each morning, and wine with hors d’ouevres each evening. The package starts at $395 for a deluxe room. www.williamshouse.com, (800) 414-9258
Beachside Motel – With direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Beachside Motel is offering a third night free with every two-room rental through the end of February. www.beachsidemotel.com, (866) 261-4236
ERA Fernandina Beach Realty – The experienced vacation rental experts at ERA Fernandina Beach Realty are now offering rentals at select oceanfront condos throughout Amelia Island at a 20 percent discount. www.amelia-era.com, (800) 741-4011
Fairbanks House – The historic Fairbanks House is offering a “Winter Romance” package that combines elegant rooms, wine, chocolate, dinners, gourmet breakfasts, evening hors d'oeuvres, concierge service, and use of bikes and beach equipment – all for one attractive and care-free rate. Packages range from two to seven nights and start at $435 for two until March 1, 2010. www.fairbankshouse.com, (888) 891-9882
Hampton Inn Amelia Island @ Fernandina Beach – Visitors can enjoy a "Home for the Holidays" special at the Hampton Inn Amelia Island. With rooms starting at only $69 per night, guests can enjoy new 32" HD, flat screen televisions along with the property's standard amenities at an incredible rate. Rate includes a complimentary full breakfast each morning. The property is ranked in the top 10 of Hampton Inn Hotels in the state of Florida for Friendliness and Cleanliness. www.ameliaislandhamptoninn.com, 904-321-1111
Residence Inn, Amelia Island – The island’s newest property, the Residence Inn, Amelia Island is offering three unique packages this winter, each available through mid-July 2010. The “Best Of” package, which starts at $99, offers visitors a chance to experience Amelia Island at its finest. The package includes overnight accommodations a welcome bag with treats, souvenirs, insiders guide to Amelia Island, and a $25 Gift Card to www.YourMemorableMoments.com. The “Godiva Getaway” package starts at $109 and 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. The “Food & Wine Escape” package starts at $109 and includes overnight accommodations and a selection of incredible added-value, such as a Robert Mondavi Private Selection tasting, a half bottle of both Chardonnay and Cabernet, two special edition stemless wine glasses, Robert Mondavi Signature corkscrew, a food and wine guide to the area, breakfast for two, and a $25 gift card to www.yourmemorablemoments.com www.residenceinnameliaisland.com, 866-245-6099
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island – Visitors can now enjoy several value-packed offers at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, a luxurious, 444-room resort where Southern charm meets the sea. With the “New Year’s Eve Celebration” package, visitors can ring in the New Year with elegant overnight accommodations, admission for two to the New Year’s Eve Celebration, buffet breakfast for two in Café 4750 on New Year’s Day, late check-out and overnight parking, starting at $519. Available through March 31, 2010, the resort’s “Reconnect®” package starts at $274 per night and includes overnight accommodations, daily breakfast for two and a $50 daily resort credit. The “Amelia Island Surrender Spa” package starts at $304 and offers incredible value, with overnight accommodations, a $150 spa credit per day and overnight valet parking. www.ritzcarlton.com/ameliaisland, (800) 241-3333
Summer Beach Resort – Visitors can choose from a variety of private, oceanfront accommodations at Summer Beach Resort, including villas, town homes, and luxury condominiums. Through May 1, 2010, visitors can extend their stays by getting an additional one, two or three nights free when paying for a two-, three- or four-night stay, respectively. www.summerbeach.com, (800) 862-9297
-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.
