Challenging Oceanfront Fairways
Spectacular Sunrise
Amelia Island’s Shrimp Fleet
Historic Fort Clinch
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Contact: Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
904-261-3248 / www.ameliaisland.org
Airport Information | Accommodations | Area Suppliers | Meeting and Event Venues | Group Recreation/Teambuilding | Dining | Attractions | Golf | Weather
1. Easy Air Access The Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) lies within 30 minutes of Amelia Island, and transfers are easy, with resorts providing airport shuttle service. In addition, the Fernandina Beach Airstrip accommodates private and small charter planes.
2. Unspoiled Seashores Pristine Atlantic beaches and quartz sand will dazzle your attendees' senses. More than 13 miles of unspoiled beaches line this southernmost installation of the Sea Islands, a chain of barrier islands running along the Eastern Seaboard – great for swimming, relaxing, shelling or hunting for shark teeth.
3. World-renowned Golf Amelia Island is a golfer's paradise. The destination boasts more than 118 holes – designed by Pete Dye, Tom Fazio and Mark McCumber – that are challenging and naturally beautiful. Million-dollar ideas have been born on Amelia Island links.
4. First-rate Resorts Amelia Island’s resorts, including the AAA Four Diamond-rated Amelia Island Plantation and the AAA Five Diamond-rated Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, combine impeccable service, luxury spas, fine dining, refined meeting spaces and several other amenities, all in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere.
5. Web-based Perks Receive free links to the Amelia Island web site to place on your conference web site. The Amelia Island site will feature welcome notes for your attendees as well as your meeting name or logo.
6. A Shopper's Paradise Amelia Island is home to several boutiques and specialty stores that are sure to delight shoppers of all kinds. From antiques and home décor to bookshops, clothiers and jewelers, Amelia Island shopping offers something for everyone.
7. Distinctive Fine Dining Dine in Amelia Island's charming, historic Fernandina Beach, which preserves the feel of a 19th-century Victorian village. Fresh shrimp and other types of seafood are abundant in local waters – and on local menus. Many of the area's fine dining establishments can host groups as large as 100.
8. Fascinating Historical Attractions Amelia Island has a long and storied history. Eight national flags have flown above the island, which is more than the country's oldest-known city can claim. The area is well known for its barrier islands, deep ports and sunken treasures. History buffs can stroll the streets of Fernandina Beach to view elegant historic homes and other structures.
9. Group Activities Deep-sea fishing, kayaking through tidal creeks, horseback riding on the beach and joining a historic walking tour of Victorian bed-and-breakfast inns make perfect group activities, spousal programs, incentive outings and other conference events. A day spent shopping and dining in Fernandina Beach's 50-block historic district is just as memorable and fun.
10. Legendary Service and Hospitality Amelia Island is equally known for its simplicity and hospitality. Whether you’re planning a corporate affair, a grand business meeting or an intimate destination wedding, Amelia Island will turn an ordinary event into a legendary one. |
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