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Elegant oceanfront resort offering golf courses & upscale dining, plus indoor & outdoor pools. Set 3 miles from Amelia Island State Park, this upscale oceanfront resort is also 9 miles from Amelia Island Museum of History. The airy and stylish beach-themed rooms feature balconies or patios, yea and coffeemaking facilities, and minifridges, plus iPod docks, Wi-Fi and flat-screen HDTVs. Many have sea views. Suites add kitchenettes, dining tables and sitting areas with pull-out sofas. Dining options include an upscale restaurant and a seafood bar and grill. There are indoor and outdoor pools, a day spa and 3 golf courses, plus 80,000 sq ft of meeting space. A daily resort fee covers access to the fitness center, the beach and parking.

Posh hotel offering 4 restaurants, a spa & 2 pools, plus a golf course, a gym & direct beach access. Set along a sandy beach, this high-end hotel is 6 miles from both the Amelia Island Museum of History and Amelia Island State Park. Refined rooms offer Wi-Fi access, flat-screens, balconies and marble bathrooms. Suites add separate living areas, pull-out sofas and/or fireplaces. Some provide access a club lounge with free breakfast, snacks and drinks. Room service is available 24/7. Amenities include 4 restaurants, a lobby bar and a spa. Other amenities consist of a gym, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, plus a lounge and direct beach access. There's also a tennis court, an 18-hole golf course, and meeting event space. Parking is available.

Upbeat restaurant doling out oysters, shrimp & other seafood in a down-home space.

Nestled away from the tourist chaos, the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island pairs luxurious rooms with a lively lobby bar serving up sushi and expertly crafted cocktails in a serene oceanfront setting.

African savanna-themed guided safari ride to see giraffes, rhinos & elephants in recreated habitats.

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Hearty Middle Eastern fare accompanies Saturday belly-dancing shows at this homey restaurant.

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