Enjoy a family carnival complete with hayrides, carnival games, candy, food, costumes and more!
From 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm, the Haloween Carnival will take place at The Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation. For more information, call (904) 491-4646.
Archives for October 2008
Amelia Island in Top 10 North American islands
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (October 17, 2008) – Amelia Island, Florida received three top rankings in the recent Conde Nast Traveler’s 2008 Readers’ Choice Awards. The destination was named among the Top 10 North American islands for the second consecutive year, finishing in the #6 spot ahead of Hilton Head, S.C. and Sanibel, Fla. The Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, a 25-room, oceanfront boutique hotel, held the #2 position in the rankings for Top Hotels in the US. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, a 444-room beachfront resort, was also named #15 among Top U.S. Mainland Resorts, up from its #21 ranking in 2007.
“We’re thrilled to see Amelia Island so well represented again in the Readers’ Choice Awards,” said Gil Langley, President of the Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau. “This kind of recognition from such discriminating travelers speaks volumes about Amelia Island’s enduring appeal and the commitment of the island’s tourism partners.”
Readers in the survey evaluated their favorite island destinations on activities, atmosphere/ambience, beaches, friendliness, lodging, restaurants, and scenery. Out of a possible 100 points, Amelia Island scored a 71.6, making it the highest ranked island in Florida. The top hotels category rated properties based on food/dining, location, overall design, rooms and service, while the resorts category also focused on activities and facilities as well.
The awards are based on the results of the Readers’ Choice Survey, in which more than 32,000 travelers voted this year. Winners were announced on October 15 in New York and will be published in the November issue, available on newsstands starting October 21.
Photo: Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
Turtleween at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Bring your hatchlings for an afternoon of non-scary, turtle-tastic fun on Sunday, October 26 from 12 – 4 p.m. Costume contests, bobbing for jellyfish, make and take fossils, a sea turtle sea-metery and much more await turtle enthusiasts of all ages. Visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and celebrate Halloween! For more information, contact the Georgia Sea Turtle Center at 912-635-4444.
NAS Jax Air Show – Jacksonville, Florida
Read about the Sea & Sky Spectacular Air Show in Jacksonville, Florida
Witness thrills like never before from a variety of military and civilian aerobatic demonstrations. The world-famous Super Shockwave Jet Truck will be racing down the runway at speeds of more than 300 mph. The grand finale will be the Navy’s flight demonstration team: The Blue Angels. While you are at the air show, enjoy static displays; shop at novelty, food and beverage booths; or head to the Kids Zone for games and activities for all ages.
Visit www.airshow.jacksonville.com for more information
Brad Richter Guitar Concert at Jekyll Island
Brad Richter’s guitar concert at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel promises to be an exciting, memorable concert experience and a first for audiences in this part of the country. Recognized as one of the leading guitarists and guitar composers of the 21st Century, he has brought new life to the guitar repertoire with a freshness and unaffectedness that transcend preconceived genres.
Throughout North America and Europe, Brad has performed as a soloist, with renowned chamber ensembles and in duos with artists such as Grammy winning cellist, David Finckel of the Emerson String Quartet. His performances and compositions are frequently heard on NPR and PBS stations around the United States, and he has also written and performed the score for the Emmy award winning PBS television series, The Desert Speaks. He as appeared at the Guitar Festival of Great Britain, the London International Guitar Festival, and the Aspen Music Festival among others. He currently teaches at the University of Arizona. The rugged beauty of the American Southwest continues to be a source of inspiration for much of his music.
$15.00 per person
October 28, 2008 at 8:00pm, Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Call 912-635-2600
Jekyll Island Club Hotel