SOURCE: Amelia Island CVB AMELIA ISLAND, FL–(Marketwire – October 4, 2010) – The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau is once again extending its popular ” Pack Your Bags for Amelia Island ” program, offering air travelers up to an $80 room credit for checked baggage fees on stays of three or more nights. Valid through the end of December 2010, the program is valid at nine of the island’s award-winning participating hotels and inns. Visitors traveling by air can find a list of hotels and more information on the “Pack Your Bags” program at www.ameliaisland.com/freebags . “For the past three years, Amelia Island accommodators have come together to offer this program to visitors,” said Gil Langley, President and CEO of the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We want visitors to experience Amelia Island without being penalized for bringing a suitcase or two.” Voted among of the Top 5 North American Island’s in Conde Nast Traveler’ s Reader’s Choice Awards in 2009, Amelia Island is a long-time favorite for beach vacations. Offering an irresistible mix of quiet beaches, natural beauty, luxury spas, unique history and charming Victorian-era character, Amelia is unlike any other Florida destination. Accommodators participating in the “Pack Your Bags” program include: Addison on Amelia, (800) 943-1604, www.addisononamelia.com Amelia Hotel at the Beach, (877) 263-5428, www.Ameliahotel.com Amelia Island Williams House, (800) 414-9258, www.Williamshouse.com Fairbanks House, (888) 891-9881, www.Fairbankshouse.com Hampton Inn at the Beach, (904) 321-1111, www.ameliaislandhamptoninn.com Harbor Front Hampton Inn & Suites, (904) 491-4911, www.hamptoninnandsuitesameliaisland.com Hoyt House, (904) 277-4300, www.hoythouse.com Residence Inn, Amelia Island, (866) 245-6099, www.ResidenceInnAmeliaIsland.com Summer Beach Resort, (800) 862-9297, www.summerbeach.com About Amelia Island Amelia Island Florida is a barrier island rich in colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. Its long, beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife and pristine waters have made the island a favorite destination for travelers. Forget the everyday getaway; Come make memories on Amelia Island. For visitor information and online planning, visit www.ameliaisland.com . -Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau- * Restrictions apply.