*Optional events are not included in your registration fee.
*Optional tours depart from the main lobby of the The Ritz-Carlton, unless otherwise noted. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled time.
Golden Era Tour
Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Meet in Ritz-Carlton lobby at 12:45 pm
Cost: $40.00 per ticket (includes transportation, guided tour with docent, bottled water)
Take a stroll through history; experience the character and feel the adventure that represents Fernandina's Golden Age. Starting at the First Presbyterian Church and lasting approximately 1.5 hours, guests will visit the famous silk stocking district, so named because residents here could afford such luxuries. Guests will also visit St. Michael's Catholic Church and hear stories of the 19th century nuns who resided there. This tour of Fernandina Beach's north end introduces the players in Amelia Island's unique history while giving a broad understanding of how our city was affected by national and world events from 1782 – 1850. End the tour at the Amelia Island Shopping District.
Amelia Island River Cruise
Date: Thursday, March 22, 2012
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm *
Location: Meet in Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island lobby at 1:15 pm
*Please note: This is a time change from the original 12:00 pm scheduled tour time
Cost: $59.00 per ticket (includes round-trip transportation, historian/narrator on vessel, captain and crew)
This two-hour cruise offers an extensive and rich history of Amelia and Cumberland Island, with views of wildlife seen along the way. From Fernandina's shrimp boats, historic Old Towne and Ft. Clinch, to the wild horses of Cumberland Island and the ruins of the Carnegie Dungeoness Mansion and the Greyfield Inn, our historians will share the colorful stories that define the character of this unique part of the world.
Salt Tasting Class
Date: Friday, March 23, 2012
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Spouse/Guest Hospitality Suite
Cost: Complimentary in Spouse/Guest Hospitality Suite
Salt restaurant received its name due to its use of 40 varieties of both natural and infused salts. Participants in Salt's tasting class will sample and learn about some of these specialty gourmet and house infused salts.
Fort Clinch State Park Tour
Saturday, March 24, 2012
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Meet in Ritz-Carlton lobby at 10:30 am
Cost: $65.00 per ticket (includes round-trip transportation, tour guide, admission into fort, gratuity for guide)
A part of the park system since 1935, Fort Clinch is one of the most well-preserved 19th century forts in the country. Although no battles were fought here, it was garrisoned during both the Civil and Spanish-American wars. During the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps began preserving and rebuilding many of the structures of the abandoned fort. Daily tours with period reenactors depicting garrison life bring the fort to life for visitors. Sunbathing, swimming and beachcombing are popular activities at the beach. Anglers can fish from the pier or take advantage of excellent surf fishing. Hikers and bicyclists can enjoy a six-mile trail through the park. Self-guided nature trails provide opportunities to learn about and observe native plants and wildlife. A full-facility campground and a youth camping area provide overnight accommodations.
Tennis at Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
Saturday, March 24, 2012
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Cost: $60.00 per ticket (includes court fees, tennis balls, racket rental, water/Gatorade and tournament coordination)
The 2012 SESAUA Tennis Tournament will take place on the Ritz-Carlton's new hydro-cool clay tennis courts! The resort features a total of four clay tennis courts, three of which use state-of-the-art hydro-cool technology that keeps the courts play-ready. Daily tennis services include a full-service pro shop, daily drill clinics and personal instruction from skilled tennis professionals.
Golf at Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Time: 12:30 pm shotgun start (concludes at approximately 5:00 pm)
Cost: $190.00 per ticket (includes green fees, golf cart, range balls and tournament coordination)
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is one of the only resorts in Florida to offer both on-property golf and beach access. Guests receive playing privileges at The Golf Club of Amelia Island, a private club catering to the exclusive surrounding community of Summer Beach. The adjacent 18-hole championship course is an avid golfer's dream. Designed by Mark McCumber and Gene Littler, this Amelia Island golf course's breathtaking landscape is as beautiful as it is challenging. Meticulously maintained greens, strategically bunkered fairways and the ever-shifting ocean breeze ensure no two rounds are ever the same.