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Amelia Island Offers Specials, Packages and Events for

Navy vs.Notre Dame Football Weekend

Visit ameliaisland.com/Navy-Notre-Dameto View Events and Offers

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (October 25, 2016) – On Saturday, November 5, theNotre Dame Fighting Irish and United States Naval Academy Midshipmenwill face off at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, taking their annual grudge match south for the series’ 90th edition. Located just 45 minutes from downtown Jacksonville, Amelia Island offersan ideal home base for Navy and Notre Dame fans alike, with a collection of award-winning hotels, resorts and inns offering discounted packages and special events for this historic football weekend.

Fans traveling for the game can visit ameliaisland.com/Navy-Notre-Damefor details on a number of resort and hotel packages availablejust for the rivalry weekend. They include:

  • A Navy-Notre Dame Tailgate package at The Villas of Amelia Island Plantation, including villa accommodations and a $75 food and beverage credit at Falcon’s Nest. Package rate starts at $304 pernight. To book, call (888) 261-6161.
  • ANavy-Notre Dame Game Day package atThe Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, including a two-night stay, welcome amenity, two premium Club Level football tickets, post-game prix-fixe dinner for two at Coast restaurant (excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity) and a departure buffet breakfast for two (excludes tax and gratuity).Rates begin at $549 per night, with a minimum two-night stay required. Limited availability. Call (904) 277-1100 or visit
  • An exclusive 15% discount at the newly refreshed Residence Inn Amelia Island, and an invitation to the hotel’s Friday night Tailgate Extravaganza with burgers, hot dogs, beer and wine. To book, call (866) 245-6099.
  • A $10 discount per day with a two-night stay for guests during the football weekend at the recently renovatedDays Inn & Suites Amelia Island.Use promo code SP2 when booking on
  • A 15% savings on room rates booked for at least two nights atAddison on Amelia. To book, call (904) 277-1604.
  • A discounted rate of $99 per night at Amelia Hotel at the Beach, including hot breakfast each morning, complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking. Use rate code NANO. Call(904) 206-5600.
  • Nightly rivalry weekend rates of $225 for two-bedroom oceanfront villas and $275 for three-bedroom oceanfront villas from Amelia Island Rentals. Three-night minimum required. For reservations, email or call(904) 432-8715.
  • A 15% discount on rental rates for selected properties from ERA Fernandina Beach Realty. Valid for reservations mentioning Navy vs. Notre Dame Game at time of booking. Rate subject to taxes and fees.

In addition to great offers and packages at local resorts and hotels, several Amelia Island attractions and restaurants are offering Navy and Notre Dame football fans exclusive offers and a full weekend of activities around the big game, including:

  • On-the-water adventure at Amelia Anglers, including a four-hour bay and jetty fishing charter to catch bull reds, tarpon, cobia and sharks for $500 (up to six passengers), a four-hour backwater fishing charter for sea trout and flounder for $400 (up to four passengers) or a relaxing two-hour sunset sail for just $300 (up to six sailors).
  • Afree 2016 Amelia Island Jazz Festivalevent poster featuring artwork by Park West Gallery artist David Lebatard with the purchase of event tickets.
  • Free admission for one child (ages 3-12) with a general admission paying adult at Amelia River Cruises, plus discounted admission of $28 on the Cumberland Island Tours for football fans.
  • A complimentary digital photo memory album from Amelia Island Kayakfor fans who book a three-hour guided kayak trip to Cumberland Island National Seashore.

Please visit ameliaisland.com/Navy-Notre-Dameall the football weekend offers and events, 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