Natural Florida Experience - Located in the northeastern tip of Florida, Amelia Island offers an unspoiled setting for relaxing and rewarding getaways.  Thirteen miles long and two miles wide, the northern and southern tips of the island are park preserves, which make up nearly 10 percent of the entire island. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Intra-coastal waterway, strong-currented Nassau Sound and one of the East’s largest and deepest inlets – Cumberland Sound – Amelia Island is edged with natural Appalachian quartz beaches and framed by sand dunes as high as 40 feet.

Named among the Top 10 North American islands by Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards for three consecutive years, Amelia Island is treasured for its long stretches of quiet beaches, natural beauty, unique history, and charming seaport character.  The island is home to an irresistible mix of spa, golf, and dining, shopping and leisure activities, but for those who want pure rest, relaxation and quality time with loved ones, there is no better place than Amelia Island.

Diverse Accommodations - From upscale resorts and charming bed and breakfast inns, to comfortable hotels at value rates, Amelia Island offers accommodations for everyone.  With more than 20 places to stay and more than 2,400 rooms, visitors are able to choose properties located directly along the Atlantic Ocean, within walking distance of the historic district and much more.  Those looking for a pet-friendly property will find that Amelia Island has several properties that allow the entire family to stay.  And the island offers several lodging choices that include a complementary breakfast to start off a great day of exploring.  For the adventurous traveler, Amelia Island offers two campgrounds, both at Fort Clinch State Park – one oceanside and one under a canopy of majestic Live Oaks.

Array of Activities - Technically an island is surrounded by water, but visitors to Amelia Island find themselves surrounded by a welcoming sea of activities.  From pristine waters and long, beautiful beaches, to shady trails and historic settings, Amelia Island has plenty of ways to fill the days.

Visitors can settle in for a cozy, horse-drawn carriage ride through historic downtown Fernandina Beach, or cast off on a sunset sail down the Intercoastal Waterway. Children will enjoy a trip to Fort Clinch State Park, offering one of the most well-preserved 19th century forts in the country, swimming, fishing, full-facility camping, and more.  A six-mile trails leads hikers and bikers through the popular state park, where you can also see the largest sand dunes in Florida.

Nature-lovers will find few better ways to appreciate the island’s scenic wonders than a trip to Kayak Amelia.  Located in Talbot Islands State Park, Kayak Amelia lets you paddle your way to close encounters with Amelia Island’s extraordinary wildlife, including egrets, herons, sea turtles, and manatees.

Amelia Island is a little island with a big history, which guests can discover for themselves at the Amelia Island Museum of History, Florida’s first spoken-history museum.  Knowledgeable docents can lead you back in time to explore events spanning more than four centuries, and life on the island under the unruly rule of eight different flags.

Guests can enjoy a quiet, leisurely stroll along Fernandina’s historic Centre Street, complete with unique shops and eateries.  For a picturesque tour of the island’s liquid assets, visit On the Water Adventures and Amelia River Cruises and Charters.

Year-Round Events - All year long, Amelia Island offers family-friendly events and festivals that celebrate the island’s colorful past and present – from the Concours d’Elegance in March, featuring rare vintage automobiles, to the Wild Amelia Nature Festival in May, offering a fun and educational look into the island’s biodiversity.  In May, the famous Shrimp Festival is an all-out street party pirate celebration in honor of the tasty shrimp and the island’s shrimping heritage.  The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival in June and Amelia Island Jazz Festival in October put music in the air, providing a salty soundtrack to a great vacation.

Corporate Meetings - Amelia Island offers a combined 100,000 square feet of meeting and conference facilities to accommodate groups of any size. The Amelia Island Plantation, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Summer Beach Resort and many of the island's hotels and bed and breakfast inns all offer meeting and conference space.  Full-sized business centers, spectacular ballrooms, and unique outdoor and ocean-side venues give executives and planning professionals ideal locations for the most productive and memorable planning retreats, annual meetings, and sales conferences.

Successful meetings on Amelia Island require a balanced combination of work and play.  Amelia Island provides groups with traditional meeting space, but many of our attendees prefer to take advantage of the natural surroundings and plan special excursions or team building exercises in the beautiful outdoors.