The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

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.

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.

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