Amelia Island “Bundling Up” for Winter Guests

Discounts, Extras, Freebies Rolled into Hot New Winter Packages

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (October 6, 2011) –Many of Amelia Island’s award-winning resorts, hotels and bed and breakfast inns are preparing for the Florida winter by bundling up special rates, amenities and other cozy comforts in new vacation packages.  Amelia has long been a favorite destination for winter escapes, with mild temperatures, plenty of natural beauty and charm, and a calendar full of festive events, such as the annual Christmas tree lighting at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and the Amelia Island B&B Holiday Cookie Tour.  Thanks to these hot new seasonal specials, visitors will really be warming up to Amelia this winter. 

This Thanksgiving, The Addison on Amelia is welcoming guests to spend the holiday enjoying the amenities and inn’s famous holiday décor while the innkeepers take care of all the Thanksgiving preparations.  For $225 (plus room rate), the Thanksgiving at the Addison package includes homemade breakfast each morning in the dining room or courtyard veranda; daily happy hour each evening (excluding Thanksgiving Day when wine and beer is provided with dinner); a two-hour Amelia River Cruise of Cumberland Sound; lunch on Thanksgiving Day; and a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.  The Bed, Breakfast and Christmas Bliss offer includes breakfast on Christmas morning; a lunch buffet; the Addison’s signature happy hour on the veranda with seasonal hors d'oeuvres; and a Christmas dinner at Lulu’s at the Thompson House with Chef Brian Grimley. The package is $225 in addition to room rates, based on double-occupancy. Additional information is available at www.AddisonOnAmelia.com.

The Amelia Island Williams House is offering several packages throughout the end of 2011. Starting at $418, the Holiday Cookie Tour Package offers a two-night stay, two tickets for the Amelia Island Holiday Cookie Tour (November 19), breakfast each day and wine and hors d’oeuvres each evening. The Thanksgiving Holiday Getaway, starting at $145 in addition to the  cost of the room, includes Afternoon Tea on Thanksgiving Day, carriage tour of downtown Fernandina Beach, and a voucher for Thanksgiving dinner at Beech Street Grill. The package also offers discounts for longer stays. Guests staying three nights will receive 50 percent off the third night, while guests staying four nights will get the fourth night free. The Victorian Christmas Package includes a three-night stay, Christmas Goodie basket, snacks and beverages available all day, special hors d’oeuvres on Christmas Eve, Carriage tour to view the holiday lights in Fernandina Beach, Christmas Buffet at 2 p.m. and Sandwiches and Chili at 5 p.m. on Christmas day. The package price starts at $795. For additional information, visit www.williamshouse.com.

Now through December 20, ERA Fernandina Beach Realty is offering a free night to guests staying two or more nights at any vacation rental location.  In addition, guests traveling December 21 through March 31, 2012 will receive 20% off daily rates excluding holidays and special events. Visit www.ameliavacations.com for additional information.

This winter, The Fairbanks House is unveiling their new Make Me Over Package, perfect for someone looking for a little pick-me-up or exciting new look while vacationing on Amelia Island.  Starting at just $250 this add-on package includes a spa manicure and pedicure, a complete hair makeover including semi-permanent hair color and a cut and style, makeup application and a new outfit to complete the transformation.  Additionally, The Fairbanks House is offering a Romance Package with special winter rates from November 1 through January 31. The package features wine, chocolate-covered strawberries and dinners at local fine-dining establishments, as well as daily gourmet breakfasts, evening social hours with beverages and hors d'oeuvres, use of beach equipment and full concierge service. Flowers, carriage tours, couples massages and more can also be arranged.  Packages range from two- to seven-nights and start at $435 for two, including room.  For additional information, visit www.fairbankshouse.com.

Come celebrate the holidays at Amelia Island Hampton Inn at the Beach with two nights for $109 plus tax and receive a third night for only $1 through January 31. Additionally, the Fuel Your Fun Package provides guests with a $25 gas card at check out. The package is available through January 31 and is not valid with any other packages. For more information, visit www.ameliaislandhamptoninn.com.

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