Amelia Island

If you're looking for a tranquil getaway, take a good look at Amelia Island, along Florida's northeast coast.

Just 30 miles from Jacksonville, Amelia Island is a world apart. Golden-hued sands and guided horseback rides along the shore. See dolphin and osprey, and maybe even a glimpse of the endangered right whale.

All of this, plus luxury hotels and a wonderful selection of bed and breakfasts make Amelia Island the perfect spot for gentle recreation, historical exploration (it was controlled by France, Spain and England) or just enjoying a good book.

In fact, the Condé Nast Readers' Choice Awards panel agrees: Amelia Island consistently ranks among its "Top 10 U.S. Islands."

Fernandina Beach, on Amelia Island at Florida's northeast border, hosts the popular Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival and is known for great golf. Downtown Fernandina Beach also offers boutique shopping, a range of scrumptious restaurants, abd 13 miles of pristine beaches, abundant wildlife and clear, calm waters,

Amelia Island, with its quaint charm, has been a beloved destination for generations. Its upscale resorts and world-class spas combine with a charming collection of bed and breakfasts, historic sites and captivating festivals for an experience that’s uniquely Floridian.

Come experience why Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island have consistently been among Florida’s highest-ranked island destinations.