Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island in Amelia Island | Travel + Leisure
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, Florida
www.ritzcarlton.com
800/241-3333 or 904/277-1100

COST: $$$

From the T+L 500

U-shaped, 8-story tower set between dunes and fairways, 30 minutes from Jacksonville.

Stats:
444 rooms; 3 restaurants; 2 bars.
Competitive Edge:
A family-friendly beach resort with sophisticated amenities, such as an adults-only pool.
Rooms to Book:
Ocean Views with private balconies are worth the $50 upgrade.
Don't Miss:
A honey-butter wrap at the 27,500-square-foot spa.

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