Amelia Island, FLEscape the everyday world and find inspiration in our peaceful, relaxed seaport community. Located just off the coast of northeast Florida, Amelia Island is easy to reach, but hard to forget.  With 13-miles of beautiful beaches, abundant native wildlife, and pristine waters, this barrier island has long been a beloved destination for visitors and residents alike. Amelia was voted #5 among Top 10 North American Islands by Conde Nast Traveler's 2010 Reader's Choice Awards.

View the 2011 Amelia Island Visitor Guide here.

Da, unter den Wolken, liegt Amelia Island

Eine Wochenend Tour

Things to Do in Amelia Island

Fort Clinch State Park

Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island Museumof History

American Beach

Amelia Island Blues FestFinal Jam

Welcome to Little Talbot Island State Park

With more than five miles of beautiful, white sandy beaches, Little Talbot Island is one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands in Northeast Florida. Maritime forests, desert-like dunes and undisturbed salt marshes on the western side of the island allow for hours of nature study and relaxation. The diverse habitats in the park host a wealth of wildlife for viewing, including river otters, marsh rabbits, bobcats and a variety of native and migratory birds.Surrounding surf and tidal streams present excellent fishing for bluefish, striped bass, redfish, flounder, mullet and sheepshead. Other popular park activities include hiking, kayaking, beachcombing, surfing and picnicking. Beachside picnic pavilions are available for use by park visitors and can be reserved in advance for a fee. A full-facility campground is located along the eastern salt marshes of Myrtle Creek. Kayak rentals, guided paddle tours and Segway tours are available.

Unsere Unterkunft, die nächste Insel südlich von Amelia Island:

Unterwegs mit unserem fahrenden Hotelzimmer

Das ganze Wochenende lag die Gegend unter einer dichten Wolkendecke

Wochenendbeschäftigung an der Südspitze von Amelia Island

Strandhäuser am Ocean Blvd.

Die Main Beach von Fernandina Beach

Ein rauher kalter Wind bließ über den Atlantik. Da lob ich mir den Golf !

Fernandina Beach auf Amelia Island

Und schließlich der Grund unserer Fahrt, das erste annual Bluesfest auf Amelia Island.Wir (und nicht nur wir) waren ganz begeistert.

Ich, leidend unter dem eiskalten Wind,

Und Vera, gesegnet mit einer inneren Hitze

Dieses Mädchen, 11 Jahre jung, Michaela "Layla Lynn" Rowe hat als Pausenfüller eine SUPER show gezeigt.

YouTube link zu: Ain't No Sunshine by Layla Lynn (Michaela Rowe)

Alles in allem endlich mal wieder ein gelungenes Wochenende außer Haus