Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort

With a 3.5-mile private beach just outside your door, you're in a sand-seeker's paradise! Construct sand castles with the kids or collect shells on a romantic stroll. These uncrowded shores are perfect for a private party. In fact, beach fires are available if you call in advance. Rent a cabana, chair, or boogie board and soak in the sun!

Families will find unlimited fun under the sun! Aside from beach activities, kids can make a splash in the 10,000-square-foot family-friendly pool. Of course, nothing could be wetter (or better) than plunging into the Splash Park water playground. For some dry fun, children will enjoy the award-winning kids’ camp and Nature Center, both of which offer supervised activities.

Get your swings in at any of the three Audubon International Certified Sanctuary golf courses located nearby. Designed by Pete Dye, Bobby Weed, and Tom Fazio, this trio of courses has earned Omni Amelia Island Plantation a “Top 121 Golf Resorts in the World” ranking by Condé Nast Traveler. Tee it up on the same course featured on Golf Channel's “Big Break: Florida.”

Nature's splendor can be found on land and water here! The Amelia Island Nature Center offers a naturalist kayak tour, a leisurely guided paddle through the salt marsh at sunrise. For a different mode of travel, try the Back to Nature Segway tour, an expedition through maritime forests and marsh boardwalks to learn about plants, animals and natural forces that shape the island.

Take the kids on their first fishing trip at the Nature Center, where fishing pole rentals are available for an unforgettable fishing experience. The more experienced angler can embark on a on a four-passenger charter and battle behemoths like tarpon, shark, and redfish in the cool clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean!

With the Atlantic Ocean waves creeping toward the beach, the perfume of saltwater wafting through the air, the location itself inspires romance. Spend a lazy day out on the beach or search for shells on a romantic stroll. Soak in the soothing hot tub, watch the sunset from your private balcony, or savor a romantic dinner at any of the nine onsite restaurants.

The definition of oceanfront opulence, this resort features chic decor and an array of amenities. A full-service spa, sprawling swimming pools, and 3.5 miles of private beach are just the beginning. Swing away on 23 Har-Tru fast-dry clay courts or on 54 holes of golf. Shopping fanatics will love the Shopping Village, which features unique boutiques, gourmet food, and art galleries.

Newlyweds won't find a better honeymoon destination. The 3.5 miles of private beach are perfect for a romantic stroll, while the full-service spa and salon will have spouses feeling better than ever. Enjoy a soothing hot tub soak then watch the sunset in each other's arms from your private balcony.

Amelia Island is truly a tropical treasure. Thirteen miles long, every single foot of this island is bursting with adventure. When you're not exploring the Atlantic Ocean or the sun-soaked beaches, attend the area's many events. Amelia Island is host to the annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival (more than 150,000 people visiting each May), the Amelia Island Jazz Festival, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, the Amelia Island Film Festival, and much more!

Slip into serenity at The Spa and Salon at Amelia Island Plantation. This eco-friendly enterprise emphasizes using local and nature-friendly products. Indulge in a vast array of herbal teas and organic citrus water, then relax and revive with men's and women's spa treatments, including couple massages, facials, steam showers, signature Seaside Sensory Journey, and Plantation Blossom Rituals.