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Amelia Island Prepares for New Year's Day Gator Bowl Visitors

Posted on: Monday, 8 December 2008, 15:28 CST

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Amelia Island (http://www.ameliaisland.com) is preparing for an influx of football fans expected to visit during the 64th Konica Minolta Gator Bowl (http://www.ameliaisland.com/gatorbowl) between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Clemson Tigers on New Year's Day in Jacksonville (http://www.ameliaisland.com/travel). Located just 45 minutes from Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Amelia Island Florida (http://www.ameliaisland.com) is a popular and convenient home base for area events. Cornhusker and Tiger fans alike will find a wide variety of accommodations (http://www.ameliaisland.com/accommodations), restaurants (http://www.ameliaisland.com/restaurants) and activities (http://www.ameliaisland.com/memories) on Amelia Island during the exciting football weekend. Before or after the game, visitors can enjoy Amelia Island's beautiful beaches, state parks and award-winning restaurants.

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The following accommodations on Amelia Island are offering specials during the Gator Bowl:

Amelia Hotel at the Beach (http://www.ameliaisland.com/accommodations/view/31)

Guests of the 90-room Amelia Hotel at the Beach find themselves just minutes from the historic downtown Fernandina area and across the street from the island's famous beaches. Favorite amenities include free parking and complimentary wireless internet access. During the Gator Bowl, the property will offer special rates starting at $99 per night on standard rooms, which include deluxe continental breakfast.

Amelia Island Plantation (http://www.ameliaisland.com/accommodations/view/2)

Nestled among 1,350 acres of natural splendor, the AAA-Four Diamond Plantation is home to 72 holes of championship golf, 23 tennis courts, 20 swimming pools, a remarkable spa, bike trails and much more, and features a wide variety of room types and views. With rates starting at $149 per night, the property is offering a variety of things to do for New Year's Eve. They also offer a roundtrip shuttle to the game for an additional charge.

Ash Street Inn (http://www.ameliaisland.com/accommodations/view/26)

The Ash Street Inn is a contemporary, sophisticated bed and breakfast located in the historic district of downtown Fernandina Beach. Amenities include fresh-baked cookies and lemonade daily, in-room hot tubs, wireless internet, and in-house massages. Football fans can enjoy a buy-two-nights, get-one-free deal for the 2009 Gator Bowl.

Elizabeth Pointe Lodge (http://www.ameliaisland.com/accommodations/view/27)

Located right on the beach, the 25-room Lodge offers plenty of rockers, sunshine and lemonade from its large porches. Guests enjoy beach equipment, bicycles, full buffet breakfast, 24-hour room service, wheelchair access, elevator, and free wireless access. The Elizabeth Pointe Lodge is offering a two-night Gator Bowl package, starting at $417 per couple, which includes wine and hors D'oeurves each evening, a daily breakfast, newspaper and 24-hour room service. On New Year's Eve the property will offer a champagne toast at midnight and a complimentary dessert overlooking the ocean.

The Fairbanks House (http://www.ameliaisland.com/accommodations/view/28)

Amelia Island's largest historic home, The Fairbanks House features oversized rooms and cottages, and amenities such as wireless internet access, spa robes, evening cocktail hour and more. The property is offering a fourth night free during the Gator Bowl.

The Hoyt House (http://www.ameliaisland.com/accommodations/view/30)

From luxurious guest rooms to perfectly conceived breakfasts, Hoyt House is more than a bed and breakfast. Wrap around porches and tall bay windows warmly welcome guests to this grand mansion in the heart of the Historic District. Concierge service, plush terry robes, touring bikes, complimentary snacks make for a perfect stay. Gator Bowl fans can take advantage of the third night free discount.

Summer Beach Resort (http://www.ameliaisland.com/accommodations/view/21)

Summer Beach Resort offers a variety of private, oceanfront accommodations, including villas, town homes, and luxury condominiums. All accommodations include fully-equipped kitchen, washer, dryer, patio, and other amenities, creating a home away from home. Guests visiting during the Gator Bowl have a variety of ways to save. Guests can choose from buy-two-nights, get-one-night free deal; buy-three-nights, get the fourth night free deal; a 50 percent discount on a one-night stay; or stay one night, get the second at 50 percent off discount.

For a full list of accommodations with availability during the 2009 Gator Bowl, please visit http://www.ameliaisland.com/gatorbowl.

Additionally, the Amelia Island CVB will be giving away a trip to the 2009 Gator Bowl. The trip will include a two-night stay at Amelia Island Plantation with a round of golf for two individuals, two VIP tickets to the Gator Bowl and a $500 travel voucher. To enter for the trip, visit http://www.ameliaisland.com/gatorbowl.

Northeast Florida's coastal treasure, Amelia Island is a barrier island rich in colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. Its beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife, and pristine waters have made the island a favorite destination for outdoor adventure. Upscale resorts with world-class spas, championship golf and exclusive dining blend effortlessly with a captivating collection of bed and breakfast inns and historic districts. Forget the everyday getaway; Come make memories on Amelia Island. For visitor information and online planning, visit http://www.ameliaisland.com.

SOURCE Amelia Island CVB

Source: PR Newswire

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