Pack your bags for Amelia Island
The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau is once again extending its popular “Pack Your Bags for Amelia Island” program, offering air travelers up to an $80 room credit for checked baggage fees on stays of three or more nights. Valid through the end of December 2010, the program is valid at nine of the island’s award-winning participating hotels and inns. Visitors traveling by air can find a list of hotels and more information on the “Pack Your Bags” program here
“For the past three years, Amelia Island accommodators have come together to offer this program to visitors,” said Gil Langley, President and CEO of the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We want visitors to experience Amelia Island without being penalized for bringing a suitcase or two.”
Voted among of the Top 5 North American Island’s in Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards in 2009, Amelia Island is a long-time favorite for beach vacations. Offering an irresistible mix of quiet beaches, natural beauty, luxury spas, unique history and charming Victorian-era character, Amelia is unlike any other Florida destination.
Accommodators participating in the “Pack Your Bags” program include some beautiful inns, including:
Addison on Amelia, a 14-room relaxing oasis of tranquility, which serves guests a full, delicious breakfast each morning and offers high quality linens and towels, and the finest in toiletries. With private, semi-private and public porches and a soothing fountain courtyard. Contact: (800) 943-1604
Amelia Hotel at the Beach is a locally owned and operated hotel located just across the street from the beach and only minutes from historic Fernandina Beach. Featuring 86 rooms, it also includes guest amenities such as “Hot and Healthy” breakfast, free wireless internet, microwave, and mini-fridge. Contact: (877) 263-5428
Amelia Island Williams House treats guests to the historic and elegant ambiance of an Old Florida era, even down to its crystal chandeliers and beautiful antiques. Contact: (800) 414-9258
Fairbanks House is Amelia Island’s largest historic home and features oversized rooms and cottages as well as amenities such as wireless internet, spa robes, evening cocktail hour and more. Contact: (888) 891-9881
Just steps from the beach and minutes from historic Fernandina Beach, Hampton Inn at the Beach includes guest amenities such as “Cloud Nine” bedding, complimentary hot breakfast bar, free use of beach equipment, is pet friendly, and has a Business Center and new Meeting Room. Contact: (904) 321-1111
Within walking distance of the historic downtown Fernandina Beach area, 25 restaurants and 60 specialty shops, Harbor Front Hampton Inn & Suites is a 122-room boutique which offers guests an upscale experience in beautifully decorated guest rooms and suites. With a second story pool and concierge desk, guests receive dazzling service at a value rate. Contact: (904) 491-4911
Hoyt House offers guests fresh French pressed coffee and three-course breakfast every morning. Contact: (904) 277-4300
Residence Inn offers 133 suites, all of which include kitchen and dining areas. Contact: (866) 245-6099
Summer Beach Resort offers oceanfront or resort view accommodations in private villas, townhomes and luxury condominiums, each fully equipped with a kitchen, washer and dryer and more. Contact: (800) 862-9297
About Amelia Island
Northeast Florida’s coastal treasure, Amelia Island is a barrier island rich in colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. Consistently ranked in the top 10 North American Islands by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler, Amelia Island offers long, beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife, and pristine waters. 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. Find visitor information and online planning here.
-Amelia Island Convention & Visitor’s Bureau-
* Restrictions apply. Requires minimum three-night stay, double occupancy. Upon check-in, guests must present an original receipt showing checked baggage fees from the airline. Room credit will not exceed $80 and applies to checked baggage fees only; charges for oversize or overweight baggage do not apply. Cannot be combined with other promotions, packages or special convention/meeting rates. Program will be valid for new reservations through December 31, 2010. Please contact individual hotels for more information or to book a room.
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