From Teresa Plowright,
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The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island is another example of a classy place that's family-friendly and loves to celebrate holidays.

(Where's Amelia Island ? In northeast Florida, not far from Jacksonville; Amelia Island is easily reached by car, and has a historic town, beaches, historic fort, and more. Great spot.)

At Easter, the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island offers an "egg-ceptional Easter experience". In addition to an Easter Egg Hunt and an Easter service on the beach at sunrise on Sunday morning, the weekend includes:

• Egg Eggstravaganza, Easter Bunny tuck-ins
• family game room, todder game room, family activity corner on the bead, Easter bingo
• Our Space Teen Zone, surfing lessons, Ritz Kids Night Out, Poptail Hour at the pool

Golf, spa, fine dining, are some of the pleasures for adults at this resort. Meanwhile, in addition to Ritz Kids club for younger kids, the resort has made a big effort with teens with "Our Space", for ages 13 to 19.

Our Space has "Teen Concierges" and a changing list of 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 teens at the Ritz Carlton.

Our Space also has a room for teens, with X-Box and Playstation systems, laptops for internet access, I-Pods and docking station, air hockey, foosball, movie theater.

Easter Package rates start at $579 for one night's accommodation, Easter Brunch for two,valet parking; other options available too. All guest rooms have oceanview balconies, marble baths, wireless internet, twice-daily maid service, terry robes. Club level has concierge service and lounge with complimentary food and beverage five times a day.

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