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AAA_USA_2013_27-50_Layout 1 6/21/13 9:06 AM Page 27 WELCOME TO FLORIDA G E O R G I A Amelia Island 75 95 St. Augustine 1 Gulf of Mexico Fl NASA Kennedy Space Center Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach Tarpon Springs Tu r 4 Clearwater Melbourne Tampa n e 95 St. Petersburg Sarasota Lake Okeechobee Boca Raton Fort Myers Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Naples Miami Beach Marco Island 0 0 miles km Hutchinson Island/Jensen 1 Jupiter Beach West Palm Beach 75 Captiva Sanibel Island N OCE A Orlando pik Florida's diversity makes it a perfect destination for everyone; families, honeymooners, and those looking for a stress-free getaway. Top-rated golf courses dot the landscape. Disney attractions beckon kids of all ages. World-class museums, cultural events, exquisite dining and nightlife await you. Centuries of rich and varied history have left fascinating historic districts, imposing fortresses and remarkable architecture from the enchanting allure of Amelia Island in the north to the tranquil tropical splendor of Key West in the south. No holiday destination offers so much charm, so much sun and so much exhilaration in one place. Universal Orlando or 4 id a's 75 Blessed with a near-perfect climate ranging from temperate to tropical, Florida offers day after day of golden sun. The seemingly endless miles of silky-smooth beaches are the perfect take-off point for diving, boating and water fun. Whether you choose the bracing waves of the shimmering Atlantic or the serene surf of the Gulf of Mexico, you may find that you'll never want to leave. Daytona Beach IC NT LA AT From the days of the Spanish conquistadors, Florida has attracted people in search of a heaven here on earth. Although Ponce de Leon may not have found his fountain of youth, Florida continues to hold an incomparable allure for all those who visit its welcoming shores. Jacksonville 10 Tallahassee Everglades N.P. 50 50 Key West Key Largo y F l o r i d a Ba Marathon ys 1 Ke a Florid AMELIA ISLAND A welcoming oasis off Jacksonville's luminous coast, Amelia Island offers all of the warmth and elegance of a secluded haven. Visitors come here to relax and delight in a level of luxury they expect and deserve. In fact, it seems as though every detail, including nature, has been specifically designed for your comfort and appreciation. Watch the sunrise over the shimmering Atlantic from your beachfront balcony. Play 18 holes of golf on a variety of championship courses, or perfect your backhand at a renowned tennis school. Amelia Island is as much about relaxing as it is about doing. Spend the day luxuriating in a spa. Enjoy an unhurried gourmet meal at a lovely waterfront restaurant or take a leisurely stroll through unsurpassed shopping areas. When the ocean waters beckon, enjoy a day-trip on a well-appointed fishing boat or simply soak up the warmth of the sun from one of the island's countless private beaches. 1 OMNI AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION **** H Omni Amelia Island Plantation is a beach resort offering three championship golf courses, 23 tennis courts, a luxury spa, onsite shopping village, 20 pools, ten restaurants, supervised youth programs, nature tours, biking, kayaking and Segway® tours. Guests may enjoy oceanfront hotel accommodations, or an array of ocean or resort view one-, two- or three-bedroom villas. AAA Four Diamond. Welcome to Florida & Amelia Island 27

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