Florida Travel Guide
Catch The Gator Bowl Action While Enjoying A Amelia Island Getaway
College football fans are ready to travel to
Jacksonville Everbank Field for the TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl. Both fans of
Ohio State University and University of Florida will gather to watch the
Buckeyes take on the Gators. If you're planning a trip South to North
Florida for the game, then head to Amelia Island, located only 45 minutes
from the stadium.
Located in Northeast Florida, Amelia Island is a barrier island rich in colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. Amelia Island offers long, beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife, and pristine waters. The island is home to Fernandina Beach, once a vibrant Victorian seaport village, and now a charming downtown district of eclectic shops, attractions and eateries.
As you'll find, many of the island’s award-winning resorts, hotels, and inns are offering discounted specials and packages for the Gator Bowl. Win or lose, visiting fans can score big by planning a stay before or after the big game to enjoy Amelia’s beautiful beaches, delicious dining, and exciting activities.
Among the popular accommodations on Amelia Island offering specials and packages for the Gator Bowl are:
Amelia Hotel at the Beach offers amenities such as free parking, Hot & Healthy breakfast daily and complimentary wireless internet access. Rates may vary by room type and are based on availability. Travelers must call (877) 263-5428 to book the package or visit www.ameliahotel.com.
Amelia Island Hampton Inn at the Beach has a third night free on reservations of at least two nights, which you can learn more about by calling (904) 321-1111, or visit www.ameliaislandhamptoninn.com.
The Blue Heron Inn is the newest property in town, and offers travelers two packages for the Gator Bowl. The first package includes two tickets to the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island’s New Year's Eve Black and White Gala Masquerade Ball, for an evening of music, dancing, dinner and drinks, as well as complimentary shuttle service. The second package offers guests one free night with a four night minimum.
Both packages include a complimentary bottle of champagne as well as all the standard amenities the Blue Heron Inn, such as complimentary gourmet breakfast, daily Social Hour, freshly baked cookies in the evening, and complimentary bicycles. Gator Bowl tickets must be purchased by guests. Packages can be book by calling the property at (904) 445-9034 or visit www.ameliaislandblueheroninn.com.
Other accommodations offering special rates
and deals are the Comfort Suites, ERA Fernandina Beach Realty, Omni Amelia
Island Plantation Resort, Residence Inn, Amelia Island, and The
Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.
The Comfort
Suites on Amelia Island is located within walking distance of the
beautiful Amelia beaches and Fort Clinch State Park. For current specials
call (904) 261-0193 or visit
www.comfortsuites.com.
The ERA Fernandina Beach Realty features discounts at several locations, including the Amelia by the Sea, Oceans of Amelia, Amelia South, Amelia by the Sea, and Beachside Motel. To check out the current rates available call 800-741-4011, or visit www.ameliavacations.com.
Another choice is the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort that has oceanfront accommodations at the luxurious Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort. Current package details are available at www.omnihotels.com, or call (800) 874-6878, and you can also visit www.omniameliaislandplantation.com.
The Residence Inn, Amelia Island is an all-suite property offering a full gourmet kitchen in every room, and special packages, which you can check by calling (904) 277-2440, or by visiting www.residenceinnameliaisland.com.
Then there is The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island that has special for every occasion. For current specials call the reservations department at (904) 277-1080, or go to www.ritzcarlton.com/ameliaisland.
Of course, several of the island’s other hotels and resorts are offering great deals for the Gator Bowl weekend, and throughout the year. To check out the rates for the Gator Bowl, or other dates visit www.ameliaisland.com/accommodations for a full list of accommodations and www.ameliaisland.com/gatorbowl for more information about packages.
Enter To Win A Trip To Amelia Island - The Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau is giving away a trip to the 2012 Gator Bowl. The four-day, three-night trip includes two VIP tickets to the Gator Bowl, a stay at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation, Gator Bowl parking and a $500 travel voucher. To enter for a chance to win the trip, visit www.ameliaisland.com/gator-bowl-sweepstakes.
By Leroy Worley
Getting There - Forget the everyday getaway; Come make memories on Amelia Island. For visitor information and online planning, visit the Amelia Island Convention and Visitor’s Bureau at www.ameliaisland.com.
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