LUXURY VACATION RENTALS IN Amelia Island, FL

General Weather Conditions

Because of its location in northern Florida, Amelia Island is cooler in summer than further south. The island also benefits from cool sea breezes. Some visitors might prefer cooler winter months for golf with temperatures in the 60s, although you probably won’t swim in the ocean. Brief thunderstorms are common from late spring into autumn. Amelia Island is also blessed to be outside of the usual path for hurricanes.

A normal spring on Amelia Island brings increasing warmth, abundant sunshine and clear, blue skies, days are breezy and afternoon showers occur more regularly. In the summer, morning and evenings are ideal on Amelia Island, early sunrises make for scenic mornings and afternoon showers lower temperatures while creating spectacular sunsets. Fall is a season of change on Amelia Island. A constant sea breeze and lower sun angle decrease average temperature and rainfall decreases by half. Winter on Amelia Island is dry and the air is crisp. Count on mild temperatures midday cooling toward the evening. Bird spotting is at its peak due to abundant migratory species.

Annual Average Temperatures

Annual Average High: 78; Annual Average Low: 58

Elevation

On average, the island is 20 to 25 feet above average mean sea level.

Currency

United States Dollar

Time Zone

Amelia Island is in the Eastern Time Zone and practices Daylight Saving Time.

Lost and Found

If you find an item in the home you believe a previous Member left, please return it to your Host. The Club’s standard return policy is that all collected items are shipped back once a week. In this case, the Club will pass on the actual cost of packaging and shipping the items to the Member. A Member can request an expedited return service if needed and any additional costs that the Host may incur to make that happen will also be passed on to the Member. Please keep in mind there are higher fees associated with international destinations because of customs and other costs.

Tipping Guide

• Taxi Drivers: $1 to $2
• Baggage Porters: $1 to $5, or more if the service was particularly friendly and helpful
• Cloakroom Attendants in Nightclubs, et al: $1 to $2
• Restaurants: 20 percent, or gratuity may be included in your final bill
• Bars and Lounges: $1 to $2 per drink
• Spa Treatments: 20 percent, or gratuity may be included in your final bill
• Tours and Tour Guides: 15 to 20 percent, at your discretion, based upon your experience
• Golf Club Cleaning: $3 to $5 per bag
• Fishing Guide: $60 to $100 for a full day
• In Home Chef: 20 percent, or gratuity may be included in your final bill
• Housekeeping: Your housekeeping team may be tipped at your discretion, based upon your experience. A general guideline is $10 or more per night based upon your travel party size and in-residence activities.
• Destination Host: Your Destination Host may be tipped at your discretion, based upon the amount of travel planning you required and your overall in-residence experience.

Traveling with Prescription Medicine

If you are traveling with prescription medicines, carry them in their original containers and bring a copy of your prescription. If you buy medications abroad, be aware that they may not be FDA-approved or allowed into the United States. For more information on customs rules and regulations, please contact 202.354.1000 or visit www.cbp.gov.