A Roadtrip from St. Augustine to Amelia Island along Scenic A1A

Stop in the nation's oldest city, for the ocean vistas, in the nature preserves and parks and, finally, on the Isle of Eight Flags. One of the hundreds of reasons I love living in Florida is that I can hit the road any time of the year. When I have a desire to ride a remote two-lane that blazes…

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How to Plan a Romantic Amelia Island Wedding

By Kara Franker Picture rolling sand dunes that spill onto a crystal sand beach where royal blue waves of the Atlantic Ocean crash against the shore. It can be yours in an Amelia Island wedding. A small barrier island located in the northeastern-most corner of Florida, Amelia Island is a pristine…

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Outdoor Adventures with Northeast Florida's Kayak Amelia

On Amelia Island, your whole gang can enjoy a fun outing with Kayak Amelia on their three-hour kayaking tour. The tour explores a quietly beautiful salt marsh, the most productive ecosystem on the entire planet, brimming with wildlife like manatees, dolphin, mullet, birds and turtles. A…

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Jacksonville and Amelia Island Area Beaches

Your guide to Jacksonville, Amelia Island and other area beaches. Editor's note: Florida beaches and parks are listed geographically from north to south. In this northeast corner of the state you'll find peaceful, wide beaches lined with high sand dunes. If you are a nature lover, there are…

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5 Fun Things to Do in Amelia Island

By Kara Franker From its beautiful beaches to its historic brick streets, there is a wealth of things to do in Amelia Island. On a recent trip to the island located in Northern Florida, I spent some time exploring the sites and natural beauty…

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Amelia Island Museum of History

By Hilda Mitrani The Amelia Island Museum of History tells of the eight different flags that have flown over Amelia Island since May of 1562, when explorer Jen Ribault claimed it for France. He gave the area the name Isle of Mai and named the St. Mary’s River, which divides Florida and Georgia…

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Waking Up on Amelia Island Beach is Like a Fairy Tale

CYCLEHERE MEDIA Located just off the coast of northeast Florida, Amelia Island is easy to reach, but hard to forget. With 13 miles of beautiful beaches, abundant native wildlife, and pristine waters, this barrier island has long been a beloved destination for visitors and residents alike…

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The Palace Saloon: The Oldest Bar in Florida

By Hilda Mitrani Amelia Island's The Palace Saloon is the oldest bar in Florida and was the last American tavern to close during Prohibition. It survived that dry era as an ice cream parlor. Once a favorite haunt of the Carnegies, the Rockefellers and other socialites, The Palace Saloon is still…

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