SEA ISLANDS ESCAPE

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH HISTORY, NATURE, OUTDOOR RECREATION, AND LUXURY ON AMELIA ISLAND

CATHY CHESTNUT

History buffs know they will be rewarded with fresh insights during a visit to St. Augustine or Key West—and the same is true for Amelia Island on Florida’s northeastern coast. The 13-mile-long, dune-embraced barrier island is the southernmost of the Sea Islands, a chain of 100-plus islands stretching from South Carolina to Florida. Amelia Island has endured under eight flags since 1562, but in more modern times has enjoyed its status as a nature lover’s destination alongside its venerable locales. With many options for savoring this island getaway, guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island have the luxury of customizing their ideal vacation in a sumptuous environment overlooking dunes and the rolling Atlantic Ocean beyond. Craft a trip around the 18-hole championship Golf Club of Amelia Island along with personalized instruction…

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Naples Illustrated (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2025

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