Yesterday, I told you that my husband and I took a mini-staycation over the weekend. Thanks to a one-night stay gift certificate, we ventured to the Omni Hotels & Resorts Amelia Island Plantation. Located about an hour north of Jacksonville, Florida this oceanfront resort is the perfect getaway!
With 249 oceanfront rooms, we had plenty of room to relax. The private balcony was where we chose to end our evening – listening to the waves of the ocean. Peaceful and calming. The room also had a mini-bar refrigerator, spacious bathroom and the wi-fi was super speedy. (Yes, I know I was supposed to be on vacation, but I can’t live without my laptop!)
The resort overlooks 3.5 miles of beach – complete with complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas. I found myself spending the afternoon on the beach and it couldn’t have been more relaxing. I brought a few of the complimentary magazines from my room, grabbed a strawberry daquiri from the outside bar and I was all set!
The resort is currently under going an $85 million renovation, set to be complete in Spring 2013. With that said, the property’s pool and beach club are closed – however there is access to other pools on the property. And honestly, who needs a pool when you’ve got a fantastic beach?! From the looks of things, this transformation is going to be outstanding!
Our stay was short, but my husband was able to scoop up a tee time for nine holes of golf on one of the resort’s three courses. He said it was challenging and three of the holes were oceanfront!
The Omni Amelia Island Plantation amenities also include –
- A shopping village, complete with a market/deli, a Chico’s clothing store and more
- A nature center – complete with Segway tours
- 23 tennis courts
- A full-service spa and salon
- Kids camps
- Casual and upscale dining throughout the resort
This was the perfect escape for us. Whether you’re looking for nature and activities or just a quiet, relaxing vacation – this resort truly has something for everyone. I’m hoping we have the chance to visit again once the renovations are completed… and next time, I’m making myself an appointment at the spa!
For more information on the Omni Amelia Island Plantation, visit www.omniameliaislandplantation.com. Also follow them on Twitter at @AIP_Resort and @OmniHotels.
Have you stayed at this resort? What did you think of it?
** I received a complimentary one-night stay gift certificate in conjunction with a Social Media Day promotion. I was not asked to write or share my experiences, in exchange for my stay, but I wanted to share my views of the trip with you. Thoughts and opinions here are 100% my own and not influenced by others. **
Comments
Melissa
Wow! How gorgeous! It looks like you wouldn’t even have to leave the resort at all with all there is to do!
Carrie with Children
You could stay here for a week and never have to leave the property! So many great activities!
Ashley @ Mama Of All Trades
Love the look of the rooms! I am so glad you were able to steal away for the night, too! We’ll definitely have to add this to our list of Omni’s to check out.
Carrie with Children
Thank you! We had a great visit – I’m ready to go back! The room was huge and there’s nothing better than laying in bed and seeing the ocean out the window
JulieD
I like that it’s so spacious!! I have always wanted to visit Ameila Island!! Love your beach pictures!
Carrie with Children
You should definitely put Amelia Island on your “must visit” list. It’s beautiful…and relaxing!
Mandy
Oh, wow…how gorgeous!! The rooms are beautiful! I know you all enjoyed your stay so much!
Carrie with Children
We had a fantastic stay. It was nice to “escape” from our routine for a bit! Thanks for reading!
Cassie
This looks like a fantastic resort. I have never been to the Atlantic side of Florida. What a beautiful beach!
Carrie with Children
You should check out the Atlantic coast on your next trip to Florida! It’s beautiful!
Cassie
We will actually be in Daytona in September for 3 days! I can’t wait to see the east coast of Florida!
Sara Phillips
Oh, that looks beautiful! I haven’t ever stayed at that resort, but when we plan our next FL vacation, I will keep this in mind!
PS: $85 million?! WOW!
Carrie with Children
Isn’t that amazing – $85 million! There are new buildings, more meeting space and amazing looking infinity pool being added to the resort. Amazing!
amber
Thanks for linking up to Tuesdays Travels. This would be a great mini giveaway for me and the husband sometime. He loves his golf and I love my beach!
Carrie with Children
Thanks Amber! You should definitely make the trip up to visit the resort. Hubby said the golf course was fantastic.
Mindi
Ohh this looks sooo nice! What a special treat.
Carrie with Children
Thanks Mindi. It was nice to get away from our usual routine! 🙂
Jenn @therebelchick
What a beautiful location! I kind of love Amelia Island that Omnis are always so nice!
Carrie with Children
It’s a fantastic location… and the great hospitality of the Omni staff made it even better!
Nichol
Beautiful, I bet that renovation is going to be absolutely amazing. Pictures like this make me miss FL even more:)
Carrie with Children
I’m very excited to see the new additions to the resort this Spring. It’s going to be amazing!
Come visit… we can go to the beach 🙂
Nichol
I would love too! My in-laws live just south of Sarasota:)
Tesa @ 2 Wired 2 Tir
This looks gorgeous! I will definitely be putting this on our must-visit one day list.
Carrie with Children
Yes! Definitely add it to the list – it’s a gorgeous place!
Jen
I have always heard such wonderful things about Ameila Island, but I have never been. Looks like you had a blast!
Carrie with Children
Oh Jen, you’ve gotta come visit. Amelia Island is fantastic. Great, local shopping and food too!
Becca - Our Crazy Boys
WOW!!! This hotel looks amazing – And I am totally jealous that you only have to drive an hour to a beach!
Carrie with Children
Oh yes, the beach is pretty close to us. We don’t go nearly as often as we should!
Hanan
Girl, how I would kill to be vacationing there right now!!
Carrie with Children
I wish I was *still* vacationing there! It was a really great weekend away from home.
RJ
Wow. That is beautiful! I must admit, I’m jealous! Everything looks awesome and so relaxing. 🙂
Carrie with Children
It was really nice to get away for the weekend. I’m hoping we can make it an annual getaway – it was so relaxing! Thanks for reading!
Maria
I would love to stay somewhere like that. The rooms look clean and comfy and that beach is so inviting!
Carrie with Children
The bed was so comfy and the beach was really relaxing – I could have stayed there for days!
Jennifer
what a gorgeous room! and that view is just breathtaking.
We recently stayed at an Omni in Orlando and I have nothing but great things to say about the hotel, staff, pool, room – everything.
Carrie with Children
I wish I had that view every day!
We have never stayed at the Omni in Orlando! It looks like a fantastic property. So glad you all had a great time!