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Thanksgiving Weekend: Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida

Photo courtesy of Ritz Carlton Amelia Island.Photo courtesy of Ritz Carlton Amelia Island.
Amelia Island -- in NE Florida not far from Jacksonville-- is easily reached by car, and has a historic town, beaches, historic fort. The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island has a prime beach location, and is a classy place that's family-friendly and celebrates holidays in a big way.

Thanksgiving Weekend has an annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Holiday Character Dinner (with Santa, elves, reindeer, and other holiday characters), several restaurant options for the traditional feast, and special activities for families: move nights, Ritz Kids night out, gingerbread class, holiday hayrides, puppet shows, Viva Bead workshops, Zoo to You program, pumpkin carving classes, scarecrow creations, scavenger hunts, Native American show and storytelling.
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