FERNANDINA BEACH — The Amelia Island Lighthouse ... keeper at Mosquito Inlet (now Ponce Inlet) but moved his family to Amelia Island 119 years ago because there was a Catholic school for ...

If you prefer to do things as a family, sign up for a Segway tour of the island. And like any Florida resort worth its salt, The Villas of Amelia Island Plantation boasts a variety of restaurants.

Gwen Pratesi Fort Clinch State Park is a must-see when visiting Amelia Island. The 1,400-acre park ... shelling or shark-tooth hunting along the beach (a popular local activity).

Of course, we’re always up for visiting new destinations and were excited to take a trip across the state to check out Amelia ...