Amelia Loves Families
Both the Omni Amelia Island Plantation and the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island have added family friendly amenities. The Omni is offering three new excursions: a 90-minute Paddleboard Adventure through the marshes; the Archery Challenge, where you learn how to shoot a bow and arrow; and daily Junior Segway tours designed for teens. The hotel’s Verandah restaurant has also added a Sunday Supper designed with families in mind, offering Southern cuisine like Fernandina shrimp and banana pudding. The 404-room, AAA four-diamond property recently went through an $85 million renovation with a multi-tiered pool deck with an adults-only infinity pool, a Splash Park water playground for kids, two hot tubs and fire pits, in addition to three Audubon International Certified Sanctuary golf courses and a shopping village. Meanwhile, The Ritz-Carlton has added a weekly Princess Tea experience where girls can dress up in tiaras and dresses for a “royal” tea party with Princess Amelia. The tea party, which takes place every Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. features tea, treats and a photo with Princess Amelia. The 446-room hotel features four restaurants, a spa, tennis facilities, a 24-hour fitness center and 18 holes of championship golf. Their Family Bed & Breakfast, valid through February 27, 2013, includes coastal View room accommodations, full American Breakfast for two Daily, two Kids’ Meal Plans, valet parking and a discount on a connecting second room.