Stay Better Vacations Blog

Planning your next beach rental in Amelia Island? Get ready to make it even better! Stay Better Vacations is excited to offer an exclusive new perk for 2025 stays—the VayKLife Beach Gear Included program. Whether you’re booking a quick weekend escape or a two-week retreat, you can now enjoy premium beach gear without the hassle.   What Is the VayKLife Beach Gear Included Program? Starting April 1st, 2025, with bookings...

A vacation can be more than just a getaway—it can be an opportunity to relax, recharge, and prioritize well-being. Amelia Island offers the perfect setting for a health and wellness vacation, with a blend of fitness activities, outdoor adventures, and mindful relaxation. Whether you prefer an energizing workout, a peaceful yoga session, or time spent in nature, you’ll find plenty of ways to nurture your body and mind while staying...

Amelia Island is a magical place to visit during the holiday season. Whether you’re seeking sunshine or dreaming of a peaceful retreat, it’s the perfect winter getaway. The island is brimming with festive events, celebrations, shopping, and so much more. Take a break from the holiday hustle and enjoy a beach vacation filled with classic traditions and exciting new experiences. At Stay Better Vacations, we’ll help you find the ideal...

If you’ve decided to venture out this Thanksgiving, look no further than Amelia Island, Florida, where you’ll find many options for your holiday feast. Thanksgiving 2024 at the beach has never looked so yummy! Dine Out at Local Restaurants NATURAL SLICE & MELLOW YELLOW AT OMNI AMELIA ISLAND RESORT Try the Sweet & Spicy Turkey Pizza, topped with Sprouting Project honey-glazed turkey, Calabrian chili, sweet piquillo peppers, and caramelized onion...

If you’ve ever wanted to find your own sharks teeth, this video might do the trick! Happy Hunting! The shark tooth you see here was found by us while strolling on the beach! WOW! #ameliaisland.com  

You can ride the AMELIA ISLAND TRAIL that runs from Peters Point Beachfront Park to Amelia Island State Park in the city of Fernandina Beach. Much of the paved, tree-lined route parallels Highway A1A, a scenic byway, and the trail is part of the East Coast Greenway, a growing trail network stretching from Florida to Maine. Historic Fernandina Beach offers tree-lined streets holding 50 BLOCKS OF VICTORIAN BUILDINGS, many on the National Historic Register....

Amelia Island may be small in size, but our Farmer’s Market is big in what it offers…many local homemade goodies along with fresh flowers, plants, music, and more! Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Venue: Downtown Fernandina Beach Address: 1 North Seventh Street Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 Age Range: All Ages Cost: Free This friendly Farmers Market brings ranchers, farmers, growers and producers to downtown, historic Fernandina Beach every Saturday of the year! Enjoy shopping...

Visiting Amelia Island over Christmas Holiday and would rather eat out instead of cooking yourself while on vacation? Here’s a list of open restaurants – enjoy! Whether you are here visiting for the holiday and don’t have access to a kitchen or you just want to relax and enjoy someone else’s cooking for a change, there will be something open on Christmas day sure to please every palate. Think of...

Planning a long-needed and well-deserved vacation takes times & money. Most likely money you’ve saved all year. Why risk losing it all if an unexpected event prevents you from taking your vacation when planned? There is an option and one worth looking at before you finalize your trip! Cancellation policies are provided when booking your trip’s needs: vacation rentals, hotels, flights, car rentals etc. Take the time to know what...

Book 2 Nights with us during the Amelia Island Film Festival, and get tickets, passes, drink tickets, and access to events, worth over $250, on us! Use Code AIFILM. Read blog for details! Amelia Island Film Festival 2022 – February 24-28 Access to all Competition Film Screenings Access to Downtown Block Party and Opening Night Screening Signature Film Amelia souvenir cup granting drink specials at select venues throughout the festival...