Amelia Island Vacation Rentals – Where History Meets The Pure Charm of Nature
Life is a taxing experience because we do not allow ourselves to have fun. What would we miss if we would take a little “time-out” from the hustle-jostle of the city and have a moment or two to relax, unwind and find peace in the serene landscapes of the beach side? What would be better than to stay away from your pile of works, from your hard-headed boss and annoying clients for just a week or a couple of days? To keep yourself unattached to the glum and stress of your office and devote some time contemplating how beautiful life is? This is not a problem anymore! With the hundreds of vacation rentals listed in your phone directory and in the Internet, you’ll surely find the paradise that you’ve been dreaming of ever since.
I’ve always loved to travel. Since I was a kid, my parents would drag me to a lot of beautiful places from the West Coast to the East Coast. I have also seen a lot of places in South America. I especially love Rio de Janeiro. I have watched a game in the Maracana Stadium and joined the pilgrims of the Christ the Redeemer Statue. Once or twice a year, I go to Europe and take a trip to the remains of Ancient Rome, the quixotic streets of Madrid, and the exquisite currents of La Seine. I also travel to Africa and Asia to quench my thirst for rich culture and exotic escapades.
As a traveler, I never feel comfortable enough if I don’t allow myself to explore uncharted places and experience wild sweet adventures. But if there is one place that I always go back to, it is none other than the Amelia Island in the East Coast. A beautiful island, this is the best getaway for everyone from all walks of life. Aside from rich history, it is also the perfect spot for vacation rentals, a good nest for love birds and single people alike. It can even be the sought-for earth-based nirvana for people who want to relax and envisage the simple miracles of the world and life in general.
Amelia Island is located in Florida, in the East Coast of the United States of America. The island has eight flags that are flown over since 1562. That is why the island is also known as the “Isle of Eight Flags.” These flags are France, Spain, Great Britain, the Patriots of Amelia Island, the Green Cross of Florida, Mexico, the Confederate States of America, and, of course, the flag of the USA. During the colonial period in Florida, Amelia Island became the focal point of the very historic Amelia Island Affair. This episode of colonial Florida made Amelia Island a resort for smugglers because of the island’s undeniably splendid landscape. Also, the island was the finishing location of Santa Catalina de Guale, a Spanish Franciscan mission to the Guale chiefdom.
Today, it hosts the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, the Amelia Island Film Festival, the Amelia Island Jazz Festival, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and the Eight Flags Shrimp Festival.
If you are ever planning to go to Amelia Island, what are some of the best things to do there? Well, in Amelia, life will never bore you. There are lots of things to do. First of all, you have to find yourself a fine vacation resort. The Internet provides us a wide array of contacts and choices for vacation rentals, especially in Amelia Island. These websites give travelers pictures and details of the best among the best resorts and hotels on the island. Some of the best resorts there are the Residence Inn, the Amelia Hotel, the Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, the Hampton Inn and Suites and the Ritz-Carlton. I would suggest you select an oceanfront hotel where you can take a good glimpse of the splendid sunrise in the smooth ocean. I must say, this is the best way to kick off your day!
You can also rent a beach house or a condo – vacation rentals by owner are a good way to save some money and explore the island from the perspective of a local. You can find online many good offers of vacation rentals. One of the main advantages of an online search is the fact that you can instantly have access to a lot of information – the price range, the commodities of the property, not to mention the pictures that will instantly allow you to decide if you want to spend your vacation there or not.
There’s never a dull place in Amelia Island. You can enjoy meals at the Merge Restaurant, Kelley’s Courtyard Café and, of course, at the famous Ciao Bistro. If you want to see yourself the history of the island, you can go to the Amelia Island Museum of History and see the fascinating and quirky overview of the history of the “Isle of Eight Flags.” There are also parks, like the Fort Clinch State Park, the oldest parking system in Florida, and ranches, like the Kelly Seahorse ranch where you can enjoy horseback riding over dunes and unsullied beaches of the Atlantic. On the beach, you can enjoy the smooth flow of the ocean and take pleasure in the voices of people chatting and playing games, with the peaceful sights of birds lingering in the azure sky and the splash of the ocean on the smooth warm shore.
Going to Amelia Islands could be the one of the most memorable experiences that you’ll ever have. So grab all opportunities of getting there! After reading this article, go to Google and search for the best Amelia Island vacation rentals you can find and let yourself have a little hiatus that you know you’ve always longed for your entire life.