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30 | Amelia Island Just off Jacksonville's luminous coast is an island consistently ranked among the top ten in the U.S. by Condé Nast and top 25 in the world…and rightfully so. Clear Atlantic seas, green marshlands, and oak-lined fairways are stunning backdrops for 117 holes of exceptional golf. Never far are the 13 miles of calm white beaches—perfect launch pads for boat rides to see dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, herons, or the feral horses of Cumberland Island, a romantic relic of days under Spanish dominion. Another throwback to yesteryear's charms is Fernandina Beach; its 50 blocks of fun are frequented by costumed "pirates" who feel right at home in buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Among them is Palace Saloon, the oldest operating saloon in Florida, and several of the island's 70 international restaurants, reflective of its nickname: "Isle of Eight Flags." AMELIA ISLAND 295 10 95 95 17 1 1 302 302 23 23 9A 9A A1A A1A A1A 202 Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport Jacksonville Fernandina Beach Atlantic Beach Jacksonville Beach Palm Valley Amelia Island A T L A N T I C O C E A N S t. M ar ys R . S t . J o h ns R . 0 5 miles 0 5 km OMNI AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION O O O O H Omni Amelia Island Plantation is a beach resort offering three champion- ship golf courses, 23 tennis courts, a luxury spa, on-site 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. 1 1

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