In Florida, the far north means Amelia Island, nudging into the Atlantic just below the Georgia state line. The isle measures 13 miles by 2 miles, making it the same size and shape as Manhattan, but rather more relaxed. The island’s only city, 350 miles up the...
This barrier island in Florida’s northeastern reaches has been named one of the best in the country. Amelia Island was chosen one of the top 10 U.S. islands in the 2016 Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The island, with its historic landmarks,...
Voters can choose one town every 15 minutes on the Coastal Living website. The voting will only be until October 17, and the winner will be announced on January 11. Fernandina Beach is in the running to take top honors; we can vote until 10/17 to help make it happen...
Fernandina Beach could be named Coastal Living magazine’s Happiest Seaside Town of 2017. The ‘North Florida charmer’ was in second place on Tuesday night out of 10 contesting towns. Coastal Living chose the finalists by the cities well-being index,...
Dining exclusively at the Ritz-Carlton is a treat for the tastebuds, but it can take a bite out of the wallet. A bone-in prime rib-eye will set you back $61 in the very tony Salt, the hotel’s flagship, AAA Five-Diamond restaurant. If you want to wander off the...
Even though my miniature schnauzer Jasper (pictured) is a seasoned traveler, he’s usually not welcome at posh resorts. So I was delighted to find that swanky Amelia Island loves canines as much as I do. In fact, most Nassau County beaches permit leashed dogs...