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Amelia Island Offers New Packages, Events, Free Trip Giveaway for

Florida vs. Georgia College Football Weekend

Visit to View Events, Offers and to Enter Sweepstakes

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (September 4, 2016) – On Saturday, October 29, the University of Florida Gators and University of Georgia Bulldogs will clash once again at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, where the two rivals have faced off every year since 1933, with only two exceptions. Located just 45 minutes from downtown Jacksonville, Amelia Island is a favorite home base for Gator and Bulldog fans alike, with a collection of award-winning hotels, resorts and inns offering discounted packages and special events for this historic football weekend.

In addition, the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Residence Inn Amelia Island are giving away a trip for two, including two tickets to the football game and a two-night stay at the Residence Inn Amelia Island, plus daily breakfast and free bike rental. Visit for more information or to enter the sweepstakes today, as the clock is running out for the October 10 drawing.

Also visit for details on a number of resort and hotel packages available just for the rivalry weekend. They include:

• The Villas of Amelia Island Plantation invites fans to experience their Florida-Georgia Tailgate package, including luxurious accommodations and a $75 food and beverage credit to Falcon’s Nest, their signature aviation-themed sports bar. With 10 HDTVs, pool tables, full bar and build-your-own-burgers, fans can cheer on their team just steps away from the ocean. The package rate starts at $304 per night and is available October 28-30.

• The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is offering a Georgia/Florida Game Day package that includes deluxe accommodations, plus a $50 resort credit and complimentary valet parking daily. Starting at $499 per night, the package is available October 28-29.

• Book your stay at the Residence Inn Amelia Island and receive special Florida vs. Georgia party favors, an invitation to a special Tailgate Extravaganza, free island shuttle, and a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet. The Friday night Tailgate Extravaganza will include burgers, hot dogs, beer and wine.

• The freshly renovated Days Inn & Suites Amelia Island is offering a $25 food and beverage credit with a two-night stay for guests during the football weekend.

In addition to great offers and packages at local resorts and hotels, several Amelia Island attractions and restaurants are offering Florida and Georgia football fans exclusive offers and a full weekend of activities around the big game. Fans are encouraged to show their pride and dress in their team’s colors for a Mixology Tour with Amelia Island Tasting Tours. During the two-hour tour, they can meet fellow fans as the island’s best bartenders serve football-themed cocktails concocted specifically for Bulldogs and Gators. Plus, Amelia Island Kayak is offering special rates on three-hour guided kayak trips to Cumberland Island National Seashore, and Jack and Diane’s Café is offering 50% off of a select breakfast, lunch or dinner entrée when wearing their team’s colors.

Please visit for all the football weekend offers and events, to help plan your gridiron getaway.

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About Amelia Island

Northeast Florida’s coastal treasure, Amelia Island is a barrier island rich in colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty.  Amelia Island offers long, beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife, and pristine waters.  Upscale resorts with world-class spas, championship golf and exclusive dining blend effortlessly with a captivating collection of bed and breakfast inns and historic districts.  The island is home to Fernandina Beach, once a vibrant Victorian seaport village, and now a charming downtown district of eclectic shops, attractions and eateries.  Forget the everyday getaway; Come make memories on Amelia Island.  For visitor information and online planning, visit .

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