Planning Your Vacation Rental Trip

Are your planning your next vacation using Airbnb, VRBO, or a locally owned vacation rental company like ours?  Your team at Stay Better Vacations has years of experience in helping travelers like yourself book the rental that best fits your needs.  Remember, read the details - it can make or break your trip.

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Turtle Season on Amelia Island

The turtles are coming (nesting season is May - October) and here's what you need to know to enjoy this unique time on the beach while helping to protect these endangered animals.

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Pickleball on Amelia Island

Amelia Island has public pickleball courts, scheduled play, and tournaments.  We also have vacation rentals in complexes that have courts available for your use during your stay.  Bring your paddle & balls so you can continue to enjoy pickleball playing even when away from home!

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Birding on Amelia Island Florida

Did you know that we have 4 birding locations in the top 100 Florida eBird hotspot list?  Fort Clinch with 246 species; Big Talbot State Park/Spoonbill Pond with 221 species; Little Talbot State Park with 233 species; and Huguenot Memorial Park with 257 species.  The Great Florida Birding Trail lists 12 locations for birding in the Gannet cluster that includes Amelia Island.  Birding on Amelia Island is fun for the entire family!

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78th TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

Are you ready!?  The countdown has begun and we are excited to be just a short drive from the Bill Gay Grounds at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida.  We still have a few vacation rentals available on Amelia Island.  Stay here and have the best of both - great beaches & small town get-away, and easy drive to all the action before & on game day!

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Christmas Lights on Amelia Island and Surrounding Areas

The holiday season is officially here and Amelia Island is getting "lit". Literally. There's something about Christmas lights that gives everyone the warm fuzzies and if you've had a year of crazy, warm fuzzies sound pretty good. So, we've compiled a list of the top places to see the best holiday light displays. Some are right here in our own back yard, others are a short drive away, and some are a little bit further than that. Whichever way you go, get ready to be wowed.

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Restaurants Open on Christmas Day 2022 Amelia Island

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. Spend quality time with the ones you love and let someone else be in charge of clean up! Here are some places serving breakfast/brunch, lunch or dinner on Christmas eve or day. 

Bon Appetit!

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Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day on Amelia Island 2022

Celebrate togetherness, friendship and love! Whether you would rather have someone else handle all of the cooking or if you just need an extra side dish or two, here is a list of Amelia Island restaurants that are either open on Thanksgiving Day, offer pre-ordered Thanksgiving dinners to go, or have those last-minute items you need for a successful meal.

​Whatever category you may fall in, there are options to fit your needs!  Bon Appetit and Happy Thanksgiving!

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