Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout the month of October, the Amelia Hotel at the Beach offers a "Spooky Spirits" package with nightly rates from $99. Packages include accommodations for two, two Ghost Tour tickets with Amelia Island Trolleys (www.ameliaislandtrolleys.com) and a buy one-get one free Bloody Mary at The Crab Trap Restaurant. Ocean view guest accommodations have a private balcony, mini-fridge, microwave, complimentary HBO and WiFi access and Tempur-Pedic™ mattress. The family-owned hotel is minutes from Historic Downtown Fernandina. Get details at www.ameliahotel.com.
On stays through Dec. 31, stay at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort on a "Family Value Days" package. Stays include accommodations, complimentary golf on the Ocean Links or Oak Marsh, on-property nature tours, youth programs, poolside crafts and games, 25% off bike rentals -- and kids eat free breakfast, lunch and dinner (two children 12 and under per adult from the kid's menu in select restaurants). Rates start from $203 per night.
The Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort will host a Halloween Carnival on Oct. 29. The event will include hayrides, a haunted obstacle course, bobbing for apples, football and witch hat ring toss, Halloween crafts and more. Families can also enjoy cotton candy, popcorn and s'mores. The cost is $20 for an unlimited game pass and $2 per ticket. For details, visit www.omniameliaislandplantation.com.
During the annual football clash between Florida-Georgia, Amelia Island Plantation will be home to a variety of events. On Friday, October 29, Amelia Island Plantation will host the Gator/Dawg Boardwalk Bash with live entertainment and $1 beer, followed by the Frat Bash Dance and Party with The Swingin' Medallions, the "Party Band of the South." On Saturday, the resort is offering a special Georgia/Florida Kids Camp for its guests, allowing parents to leave their children in Kids Camp while they attend the big game.
Several Amelia Island properties are offering special deals during Halloween weekend for the Florida vs. Georgia football game. Check out the specials at www.ameliaisland.com/FL-GA-2010.
During a visit, take a ghost tour with the Amelia Island Museum of History. Guides lead guests on a walking tour through the scenic, seafaring town of Fernandina that has more than its fair share of spooky stories linked to its maritime past. Tickets may be purchased at the Museum for $10 for adults and $5 for students; only Friday tours. Visit www.ameliamuseum.org for more information.
Clara Bosonetto is a retired travel consultant.
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