Amelia Island is known worldwide for its white sandy beaches, azure waters, tropical breezes, sunny skies and dazzling year-round weather. Located in Nassau County, Florida, Amelia Island is home to over 13 miles of gorgeous sun-kissed beaches, abundant wildlife, breath taking natural beauty and lot of water activities. The island was recently voted among top 10 North American Islands by Conde Nast Traveler's 2008 Reader's Choice Awards. It is also known as “Isle of Eight Flags” indicating its eight different rulers in the past. Your stay at Amelia Island vacation rental will make you ideally placed near to great wining and dining options, superb shopping retreats, pulsating nightlife avenues and loads of beach recreation.

Amelia Island offers a plethora of water sports activities and pleasure pursuits ranging from swimming, fishing, and canoeing to hiking, camping and picnicking. Kayak Amelia hosts best kayaking options in the area. The center of activity is Main Beach at the ocean end of Atlantic Avenue. Beachcombing, bird watching and fishing are some popular activities in the area. Fort Clinch State Park is the well preserved 19th century fort with 11 miles of pave biking trails and fishing pier. Amelia Island owes a lot to history buffs as well as art and music lovers. Housed in the old Nassau County jail, the Amelia Island Museum of History is a silent witness to fascinating island’s history. The island hosts Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, the Amelia Island Jazz Festival, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, the Southern Lardo Festival and the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. If you are planning to stay longer and enjoy these wonderful events, then renting any of the Amelia Island vacation homes would be the most economical and convenient option.

Vacation seems to be incomplete without exhilarating wining and dining experiences and Amelia Island will not disappoint you. You can hunt your souvenirs from the art galleries, antique shops and specialty shops in Fernandina Harbor Marina. Try to explore the multifaceted shops on Center Street, in the Downtown Amelia or nearby Fernandina Beach. Palmetto Walk Shopping Village and the Jacksonville Landing are some great shopping destinations. The Island Art Association Gallery hosts exhibitions of local artisans and art appreciators can not afford to miss it. Harbor Marina and Amelia Island Plantation are the hotspots for a romantic evening with pleasant dining experience. Japanese sushi, classic Southern, authentic Italian, Irish fare and, of course, the freshest of seafood-you can savor all this under one roof. Restaurants in Amelia Island are mainly known for their décor, cozy ambience and unmatched hospitality. Many Amelia Island Fl vacation rental offer car rental facilities to visit the nearby attractions so you will never run out of options.

Golf aficionados can enjoy great golfing opportunities while staying in Amelia Island villas, condos or houses as most of them have their own private golf courses or located nearby. The Amelia Island Plantation is a 72-hole championship golf course with a golf school. Amelia Links and Long Point are some of the other favored golf courses on the island.