Looking for an island escape without leaving Northeast Florida? One of the top-ranked islands in the U.S. is right in your backyard. Amelia Island is "a barrier island rich in colorful history and ...

While many travelers head straight for the neon lights of Miami or the theme parks of Orlando, those in search of a quiet, soulful, and little-known waterfront town in Florida often find themselves ...

Tucked away in the northeast corner of Florida, a short drive from Jacksonville, Amelia Island is one of the Sunshine State’s best-kept secrets. You won’t find any wild beach parties or Disney lines ...

While writing this column an ad appeared on the television – flaunting a beautiful beach vacation, palm trees and all. Here in the northeast, it is a dark and damp mid- February evening. Yes, winter ...

Amelia Island was named in honor of the 18th-century Princess Amelia of Great Britain. While Florida’s Gulf Coast has earned abundant acclaim for its white sand beaches and tangled mangrove forests, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Now that the Amelia Island Lighthouse beacon is back in operation after a year and a half of disrepair, some people may want to ...

With its wide, quiet beaches, scenic waterways, and beautifully preserved historic district, Amelia Island offers endless opportunities to get outside and explore. One of its crown jewels, Fernandina ...

Set on nearly an acre of land among Amelia Island’s signature rolling dunes, this beachfront contemporary offers 85 feet of Atlantic Ocean frontage, a heated and raised pool and spa, two garages and ...