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Easter weekend 2009 - Getaway Ideas, Egg Hunts, Parades, and More

By Teresa Plowright, About.com

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Ritz Carlton Amelia Island - Easter Package

The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island is another classy place that's family-friendly and celebrates holidays in a big way.

Amelia Island-- in NE Florida not far from Jacksonville-- is easily reached by car, and has a historic town, beaches, historic fort.

Easter weekend at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island includes:

  • Easter service on the beach at sunrise
  • Easter Egg Hunt
  • Easter brunch
  • Cottontail Tea
  • Easter Bunny tuck-ins
  • family game room, toddler game room, family activities, family movie night
  • Easter bingo, egg decorating and basket creation classes, cookie decorating class
  • poptail hour at the pool, Ritz Kids Night Out. (Extra charges for these activities.)
This resort has Ritz Kids club for younger kids, and is also making a special effort for ages 13 to 19. Our Space has a room with game systems, laptops, iPods and docking station, air hockey, foosball, movie theater. Our Space also has "Teen Concierges" and activities such as beach games, water sports, night sports, video game challenges, beach kayaking, bike hikes, pizza and movie nights. Surf lessons and surf clinics are a hit with many teens.

Meanwhile, golf, spa, fine dining are some pleasures for adults at this resort.

--this property isn't offering an Easter package in 2009, but you'll still find the Easter activities

  • Check prices
  • *always check resort web site for updates

    - continue to Easter Weekend package at Hershey Lodge / Hersheypark

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