By Nick D on February 22, 2010
Cumberland Island has played host to many of the rich and famous. Daytrips from Fernandina Beach have to include a ferry trip to Cumberland Island to the north. This Georgia island has been made famous by the Carnegie’s, the Johnson’s and the Kennedy as their favorite summer resort island. It’s mostly a National Park now.
Posted in News, Travel Tips | Tagged Cumberland island
By Island Girl on January 10, 2010
Airport Security will forever be a Contradiction in Terms. The level of security just varies by airports. Miami is the worst.
Posted in Travel Tips | Tagged airport security
By Editor on December 16, 2009
A nearcation is that wonderful middle ground between the staycation (staying at home), and a full blown vacation jaunt at some far flung place.
Posted in Travel News, Travel Tips | Tagged camping
By Island Girl on October 2, 2009
As the world cuisines come to Amelia Island, we should learn a bit about their customs and food etiquette. It makes the dishes taste much better
Posted in Gourmet, Travel Tips | Tagged dining
By Publisher on September 23, 2009
Medical tips on how to stay healthy while traveling are based on out dated airline practices. Today’s travel does not offer flexibility or service.
Posted in Travel Tips | Tagged travel
By Jamie D on September 18, 2009
After receiving the $800.00 invoice for the work, the technician showed me what could be done to increase the life of the tires and to amplify their safety.
Posted in Travel Tips | Tagged how to
By Judie Mackie on July 26, 2009
Here are some great tips to avoid overheating on your Florida vacation by staying cool and hydrated. Know the warning signs of heat related problems and better yet, know how to avoid them in the first place.
Posted in Travel Tips | Tagged heat exhaustion, heatstroke, vacation tips
By Judie Mackie on July 21, 2009
It is easy to want to take in all of the sites when you are on vacation, but you really do need to rest properly and stay hydrated. By keeping a few things in mind you will increase your chance of staying healthy and avoiding sickness on your next vacation.
Posted in Travel Tips | Tagged healthy vacation, sick on vacation
By Jamie D on July 17, 2009
Boat trailers are a vital part of any boat package and are responsible for taking you and your boat safely in and out of the water. The trailer is also the place that a boat spends the bulk of its time during any given season, so why would you not want to take extra good care of it and its components?
Posted in Nautical and Marinas, Travel Tips | Tagged boat trailer maintenance
By Judie Mackie on July 15, 2009
So you are going on vacation and are excited about the rest and relaxation, but have you thought about how to save money while you are gone? Just like going off to the office each day, your home is still using energy while we are away. We set our thermostats to an “away” [...]
Posted in Travel Tips | Tagged How to Save Energy While on Vacation
By Island Girl on July 15, 2009
Let me clearly state that we love to have tourists visit our Amelia Island paradise and as more are coming, more traffic roundabouts will dot the road infra structure. Currently there are only 4, one at the beginning of 14th Street near the Airport, 2 on the parkway (A1A) near Amelia Island Plantation and the [...]
Posted in Local News, News, Travel Tips | Tagged Navigate a Roundabout
By ameliaprivateeye on June 27, 2009
Early in June, the City of Fernandina Beach Fire-Rescue Department was dispatched to a reported balcony collapse. The initial report from Nassau County Dispatch was that a second floor exterior balcony had collapsed and several people were injured. We hear of these collapses often in tourist communities and many times it is because there [...]
Posted in Travel Tips | Tagged Old Balconies are Dangerous
By Lawrence Mackie on June 15, 2009
I truly believe that there always are going to be bad people where ever you go, but Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island are some of the safest places that I can think of, thanks to all the good people that do live here.
Posted in Travel Tips | Tagged crime
By ameliaprivateeye on June 13, 2009
It is amazing what can be solved with the phrase, “There’s an App. For that.” Laid off from an advertising agency after 11 years of employment, Brent Pope, became tired of the long lines encountered at the Magic Kingdom, so he created an iPhone application that will tell people the length of the wait [...]
Posted in Travel Tips | Tagged Disney World
By Cyndi Jones on June 12, 2009
It seems that all good things must come to an end, and this is especially true with vacations.
Posted in Travel Tips | Tagged vacation