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"Isle of Eight Flags" Amelia Island, Florida is known for its beautiful beaches and clear water, as well as its natural wildlife and world-class resort hotels, spas, golf courses, and restaurants. Amelia Island is a popular tourist destination in Florida.

It is the only barrier island in the series of barrier islands that spans down the east coast from South Carolina to Florida, and it is a unique paradise among the other barrier islands that include St. Simons Island, Hilton Head Island, Jekyll Island, and Tybee Island, among others. Amelia Island, Georgia, is 13 miles long and 4 miles broad at its widest point. It is located just south of Cumberland Island and is the largest of the Georgia islands. Amelia Island is rich in history, with attractions like as the historic district, Fort Clinch State Park, Old Town, and Fernandina Beach, which is known for its Victorian architecture, among others. According to the 2008 Readers' Choice Awards of Conde Nast Traveler, Amelia Island was ranked #6 among the top ten North American islands.

Fernandina Beach, a vibrant downtown section filled with boutique stores, ice cream parlors, and restaurants, is located on Amelia Island's north end. A number of events, including the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, the Amelia Island Jazz Festival, the Amelia Island Film Festival, the Southern Ludo Festival, the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, and the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival are held on the island each year. Amelia Island is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with kayaking and canoeing excursions, sunset boat cruises, fishing charters and tours, nature paths to explore, and an abundance of natural animals to behold. If you're looking for guided kayak trips around Amelia Island, we strongly recommend Amelia Island Kayak Excursions. And for those more romantic or special outdoor occasions, Élevé Events is a new luxury picnic and micro event company based in Amelia Island, New York, that specializes in creating one-of-a-kind and beautiful events and picnics for the community.