4th Annual INDEPENDENCE 5K
July 4, 2012
Hours: 8am
Address: 6800 First Coast Hwy., Amelia Island, FL 32034
4th ANNUAL
INDEPENDENCE 5K – 8am
1M Youth Fun Run – 9am
Start and finish at the Omni...
Omni Amelia Island Plantation
We are happy to announce a complete resort renovation project so spectacular, we call it The Re-Imagination of the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort! This incredible $85 million re-imagination marks an exciting new chapter in the resort's 40-year heritage and is currently underway to bring our guests...
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We are happy to announce a complete resort renovation project so spectacular, we call it The Re-Imagination of the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort! This incredible $85 million re-imagination marks an exciting new chapter in the resort's 40-year heritage and is currently underway to bring our guests a destination experience unparalleled in Florida to conclude in Spring 2013.
During the re-imagination project, the hotel pool will be closed, but there's still a world of things to enjoy on this inspiring 1,350 acre resort. The Omni Amelia Island Plantation is Florida’s award-winning island destination recognized for offering a luxury resort experience in perfect harmony with nature. Just north of Jacksonville, FL, the 1,350-acre resort features 3½ miles of wide, uncrowded beaches; 49,000 square feet of flexible meeting space; 54 holes of championship golf; 23 tennis courts; a shopping village with restaurants, boutiques and gift shops as well as the nature-inspired signature spa; a state-of-the-art fitness center; nine culinary options ranging from casual to fine dining; kids camps; and numerous activities including horseback riding, walking, hiking and Segway tours.
The Omni Amelia Island Plantation features 249 oceanview guest rooms. The Villas of Amelia Island Plantation Resort offer one-, two- and three-bedroom villas featuring ocean, golf or resort views and are managed by the Omni rental property department. For more information about the Omni Amelia Island Plantation please call 1-800-The-Omni or visit the website at OmniAmeliaIslandPlantation.com. Read Less
During the re-imagination project, the hotel pool will be closed, but there's still a world of things to enjoy on this inspiring 1,350 acre resort. The Omni Amelia Island Plantation is Florida’s award-winning island destination recognized for offering a luxury resort experience in perfect harmony with nature. Just north of Jacksonville, FL, the 1,350-acre resort features 3½ miles of wide, uncrowded beaches; 49,000 square feet of flexible meeting space; 54 holes of championship golf; 23 tennis courts; a shopping village with restaurants, boutiques and gift shops as well as the nature-inspired signature spa; a state-of-the-art fitness center; nine culinary options ranging from casual to fine dining; kids camps; and numerous activities including horseback riding, walking, hiking and Segway tours.
The Omni Amelia Island Plantation features 249 oceanview guest rooms. The Villas of Amelia Island Plantation Resort offer one-, two- and three-bedroom villas featuring ocean, golf or resort views and are managed by the Omni rental property department. For more information about the Omni Amelia Island Plantation please call 1-800-The-Omni or visit the website at OmniAmeliaIslandPlantation.com. Read Less
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Amelia Island’s Second Annual Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off
Lauren Tjaden, Beaches & Adventure Insider
July 16, 2011
Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon ~ Unknown
If you’re a beach bunny who’s the bomb at barbecue, I have a festival with your lips on it. Entries have opened for the Read More
If you’re a beach bunny who’s the bomb at barbecue, I have a festival with your lips on it. Entries have opened for the Read More
Amelia Island Crab Grab
Lauren Tjaden, Beaches & Adventure Insider
October 19, 2011
I admit it.
The first thing I think of when someone mentions crabs is “Bring on the butter,” not “What interesting creatures.” Nevertheless, crabs are interesting – very interesting – and not just when they're adorning...
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Amelia Island Tops Five Categories of 2011 'Condé Nast Traveler' Readers Choice Awards
Lauren Tjaden, Beaches & Adventure Insider
October 28, 2011
I’m as excited as a jiggled jellyfish!
One of my fav getaways, Amelia Island, placed in five categories in the 2011 Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards. It was ranked among the Top 10...
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Grab a Crab on Amelia Island – and Forget the Butter!
Lauren Tjaden, Beaches & Adventure Insider
November 30, 2011
Put away the butter!
In this cool Amelia Island event we don’t eat our little crab friends – we learn about them the old-fashioned way. The Crab Grab adventure begins at...
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Amelia Island: Don’t Tell, But It’s One of My Favorites!
Lauren Tjaden, Beaches & Adventure Insider
January 23, 2012
I asked my Grandmother Hazel once who her favorite grandchild was.
“Grandmothers don’t have favorites,” she said. “I love all of you the same.” But then she whispered in my ear. “Don’t tell the others. It...
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Splash into Amelia Island for Summer Specials!
Lauren Tjaden, Beaches & Adventure Insider
May 09, 2012
Amelia Island. Just rolling the name over my tongue evokes memories.
Paddling deep into the salt marsh with cotton ball clouds streaming overhead. Scuffling my feet through the clear water as I walked on...
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Seaside Salute For Military: Discounts Offered On Amelia Island
Jill Martin, Family Insider
February 16, 2012
Attention, military personnel! You’ve got a Seaside Salute waiting for you on the naturally beautiful, Amelia Island.
To thank you for your service, many places that offer accommodations have banded together to offer a variety...
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Add Jacksonville to Tampa and Orlando for Top U.S. Golf Cities
Tim McDonald, Golf Insider
September 08, 2011
I've never been one of those people who loves to argue over subjective polls and lists and such, but I will now quibble over Golf Digest's recent "top 20 cities for golf" list in the...
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Top 5 Florida Spring Golf Trips
Tim McDonald, Golf Insider
April 02, 2012
The weather is so nice here in Florida these days, it makes you want to whistle. That's right: whistle. Whistling is one of the ultimate expressions of human happiness, along with humming, hugging and singing...
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Amelia Island Luxury Golf Package
Tim McDonald, Golf Insider
April 04, 2012
So you've been through a hard winter, and it's time for a little luxury in your golf life, am I right?
Oh yeah, the winter wasn't so tough. In fact, it was mild.
Well, OK, how about...
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Save Time and Money with an Amelia Island Honeymoon Deal
Dalia Colon, Smart Travel Insider
July 03, 2011
Weddings can be expensive and overwhelming with all the details. So why not simplify the honeymoon?
If you're getting married in the Jacksonville area, then consider these money- and sanity-saving honeymoon packages on nearby Amelia Island.
Amelia Hotel...
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Where to Sleep off the Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off
Dalia Colon, Smart Travel Insider
August 16, 2011
It's football season... or as I prefer to think of it, football food season. I'm not big on the game itself, but I love a good tailgate party. Hey, why do you think Hubby and...
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Squeeze the Last Few Drops from Summer at the Amelia Island Boardwalk Bash
Dalia Colon, Smart Travel Insider
August 25, 2011
Summer is children laughing, ice cream dripping, music wafting through the breeze and barbecue on the grill. If there's one place that incapsulates all this, it's the back porch of Marchet Burette Market and Deli...
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Holiday FREE for All: Amelia Island Events
Dalia Colon, Smart Travel Insider
November 07, 2011
Peeps, as the holidays make their fast and furious approach, my inbox is filling up like Santa's belly on Christmas cookies.
So throughout the season, I'll be bringing you my picks for free events, activities and...
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2012 Gator Bowl Hotel Deals
Dalia Colon, Smart Travel Insider
December 10, 2011
Tickets? Check. Hot dog money? Check. Foam finger? Check.
Hotel reservation...?
If you're headed to Jacksonville Jan. 2 to watch the University of Florida Gators take on the Ohio State Buckeyes, you'll need a place to rest...
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Follow the Sun: Hotel Discounts Bloom for Amelia Island Garden Show
Dalia Colon, Smart Travel Insider
January 19, 2012
New Jersey may be the Garden State, but you'll be hard-pressed to find much greenery there this time of year.
For that, Northerners must uproot from the cold weather and plant themselves in Florida!
The Amelia Island...
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Salute to Savings: Amelia Island Military Discounts
Dalia Colon, Smart Travel Insider
March 03, 2012
Hotels offer discounts for seniors, AAA members and Florida residents. But I can't think of anyone more deserving of an affordable vacation than our men and women in uniform.
Active and retired military can take advantage of...
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Taste of Omni Amelia Progressive Dinner
Kara Chalmers, Dining, Entertainment & Luxury Insider
July 30, 2011
Now diners at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation don’t have to choose just one resort restaurant for dinner.
Check out the Taste of Omni Amelia Progressive Dinner, which is an exclusive tour of...
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Prepare for the Amelia Island Garden Show: March 3 & 4. (Plus Deals on Discount Lodging)
Gary McKechnie, Off the Beaten Path Insider
January 14, 2012
For some reason, a lot of good things have a downside to them, but gardens don’t.
Gardens are all good.
If you share that sentiment, you may want to head Off the Beaten Path to... Read More
If you share that sentiment, you may want to head Off the Beaten Path to... Read More
Amelia Island: A Fantastic Florida Destination
Gary McKechnie, Off the Beaten Path Insider
May 17, 2012
For research on an upcoming story, a few days ago I headed up to Amelia Island and was shocked – shocked! – that it’s been more than 10 years since I was there last! That...
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Learn to swing like a pro, from the pros, at Florida's golf schools.
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Florida Golf Course Designers
Master architects turn Florida's landscape into works of art.
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Islands of Romance
From Amelia Island in the northeast, to Key West in the south, here are some of the most romantic island getaways in Florida.
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World-Famous Links
Nationally recognized, award-winning golf courses make Florida a links haven.
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A driving tour of the Amelia Island and St. Augustine areas.
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Luxury Golf at Amelia Island Plantation
Spectacular - and challenging - golfing at Amelia Island Plantation.
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Florida Romance
Beautiful settings, romantic resorts, intimate dinners... If this is your idea of romance, here are some places to make a fantasy come alive.
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Natural Beaches
Along Florida's thousands of miles of coastline are more than a few remote, unspoiled natural beaches where you can escape from life for a while.
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Experience the same kind of luxurious escape as the President of the United States, right here in Florida.
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Florida golf courses with a special seaside appeal - dozens of holes within clear view of the ocean.
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Hit the links, the spa, or the open water, then tuck into a gourmet meal. These resorts do golf, and so much more.
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Happy Campers: Florida Summer Kids' Camps
Don't expect any homesick letters from your kids this summer. Florida summer camps can get your kids swimming with dolphins, walking a tightrope or navigating a space shuttle.
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Family Vacations with Old-Fashioned Fun
Go ahead, sweat the small stuff. You and your family can rewind time and slow down at Amelia Island Plantation.
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Getting Around Amelia Island
No car needed in Amelia Island, where it’s easy to get around on Segways, horses, bikes and even golf carts. Anchored by the full-service Amelia Island Plantation, this northwest Florida island is easygoing and easy to explore.
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Town and Country
Explore romantic, historic and innovative hotels and inns around Florida.
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Florida's Golf Kingdom
Florida’s First Coast of Golf holds the keys to a great golf getaway in northeast Florida.
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Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island: Florida Gateway With Centuries-Old Charm
The history is thick in Florida's northernmost town, which received its first European visitor in 1562.
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Frosty, Fireworks and Masquerade Balls
The holiday weeks are full of celebrations, many of them free.
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Amelia Island 'Concours d'Elegance': Fairways of Glamour and Glory
Stately classic cars and assertive racers share the field of automotive dreams during this three-day festival of parades and genteel rallies, tours and test drives.
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Spring Escape - Family Vacation - Omni Amelia Island Plantation
Available now until September 3 2012
Spend two nights at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort to relax and have fun! Promotion Details: Luxurious room accommodations One $50 Resort Food & Beverage Credit per day to use at: The Beach Club Verandah Marche Burrette Sunrise Cafe Golf Shop Restaurant Ocean Grill Falcon's Net Complimentary Beach Activities which include: Inflatable water slides Beach chairs and umbrellas (based on availability) Recreation Activities Games on the beach Pricing: From $189 per night PROMO CODE: PKGFF2 PKGFF3 PKGFF1 Website Read Less
Rates from $265
Sand, Sun & Soul - Omni Amelia Island Plantation
Available now until September 3 2012
Unwind and nourish the soul with the ideal girl’s beach getaway to a hidden island oasis that's conveniently accessible to home. A basket of beach reads and supplies ensures the ladies go straight to sun and leisure. A morning yoga class on the beach completely renews the spirit. An in-room wine bar offers the perfect way to relax and catch up with friends before heading to The Spa with a $100 credit per adult for the ultimate in pampering. The Essence of Vali sleep set guarantees a complete state of rest and rejuvenation between days of laughing with the girls. Promotion Details: Luxurious accommodations -A basket of beach reads -Morning yoga class on the beach -In-room wine flight -$100 spa credit per adult -Essence of Vali Sleep Set with bedtime sleep balm, mist spray and oil (per adult) Website Read Less
Rates from $250 per night
Unlimited Golf Package - Omni Amelia island Plantation
Available now until December 30 2012
Enjoy championship golf at Amelia Links featuring Ocean Links and Oak Marsh golf courses designed by Bobby Weed and Pete Dye. After a beautiful day of golf, spend your time relaxing and enjoying the array of amenities available at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort and the Villas of Amelia Island Plantation. Package Includes: -Luxurious accommodations at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation or the Villas of Amelia Island Plantation -Unlimited greens fees and cart on Oak Marsh or Ocean Links including day of arrival and departure play Website Read Less
Rates from $148 per night
Unlimited Tennis Package - Omni Amelia Island Plantation
Available now until December 30 2012
Play tennis underneath the shade of majestic live oaks or in the warm sun at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort! Racquet Park features 23 meticulously maintained Har-Tru clay courts, providing the best tennis on the island. Meet our new Tennis Pro from Cliff Drysdale Tennis - Scott Colebourne. Package Includes: -Luxurious accommodations at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation or the Villas of Amelia Island Plantation -Unlimited court times on one of our 23 clay courts -One hour use of ball machine -Round robins (based on availability of players) Website Read Less
Rates from $245
Pirates & Princesses - Omni Amelia Island Plantation
Available now until December 31 2012
Kids journey back through the history of Amelia Island with tales and adventures of pirates and princesses during this summer beach vacation. Pirate patches or and princess tiaras greet little guests at check-in, while a fun pack of beach gear awaits their in-room arrival. Families will enjoy quality time together with a private in-room movie and popcorn on Thursday night. Awake Friday for a day at the beach, before the pirates and princesses enjoy their own "Just for Kids" dinner evening program, while the adults savor a seasonally inspired Chef's three-course dinner at the Verandah restaurant. Saturday evening brings a beachside fire at the Southern Beach BBQ complete with s’mores. Mothers and daughters can enjoy a spa pedicure or fathers and sons can take a bike ride or rent fishing poles for today’s catch and release. To complete the fun-filled weekend, the whole family will discover the island's hidden fortune in the Treasure Seekers adventure at the Nature Center. Promotion Details: -Luxurious accommodations -Pirate patches and princess tiaras at check-in -Fun pack of beach gear waiting in room -Thursday: Complimentary private in-room movie and popcorn -Friday: Complimentary "Just for Kids" dinner evening program and three course dinner for two at the Verandah Restaurant -Saturday: Complimentary beachside fire at the Southern beach BBQ complete with s'mores -Complimentary spa pedicure OR bike ride and fishing poles -Complimentary Treasure Seekers adventure at the Nature Center Website Read Less
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Did you know we had a #Resort Mascot - Tanner the Turtle? AND you can Build-a-Turtle at our Nature Center? http://t.co/jE6UTakq @OmniHotels
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