JACKSONVILLE
“Eco-tourism and the history of the region are good selling points – not necessarily something that clients would readily associate with a Florida destination”
RUBY BRIGGS, MANAGING DIRECTOR NORTH AMERICA TRAVEL SERVICE
between Jacksonville and Marsh Harbour in the Abaco Islands. Attractions: Jacksonville’s programme of walking tours is due to expand this autumn with the addition of a River City Haunts itinerary on Friday evenings. The tour will visit some of the oldest and most historic buildings in the downtown area (
adlibtours.com). Tree Hill Nature Centre (treehill.
org) has added a 500-feet boardwalk trail. The 50-acre preserve includes a natural history museum, butterfl y garden and petting zoo. Major improvements at the
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens (
cummer.org) are due to be completed this autumn. New features include an outdoor cafe, a sculpture garden and a renovated riverfront garden Shopping: Jacksonville’s premier shopping mall, the St Johns Town Centre (
simon.com) will add more than 158,000 sq ft of retail space next year, featuring north-east Florida’s fi rst Nordstrom department store. The centre already has 150 shops including Louis Vitton, Tiffany, Apple and Urban Outfi tters.
Previous page: Walker’s Landing, Amelia Island. This page, clockwise from top: Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort; Cummer Museum of Art; Jacksonville Jazz Festival; Fort Caroline
Tourism talk “We will be running a promotion during the Jaguars American Football
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game at Wembley to win a trip to Jacksonville. These games in London over the next four years are huge for us. Few people in the UK are aware of our location and all that it offers, being able to promote our city on a world stage is amazing. “Jacksonville is faring pretty well in the UK market but we will be looking for large growth after the exposure later this year. “It’s still a new and undiscovered destination for most UK residents, but once they have tired of other Florida destinations we offer a relaxing, natural side to explore. “With more than 20 miles of beautiful beaches, a strong cultural scene and more holes of golf than almost any other destination, Jacksonville has activities for all ages.” Katie Kurycki, Director of Marketing and Product Development, Visit Jacksonville
Where to book it NORTH AMERICA TRAVEL SERVICE
– 0113 246 1466 A two-week Florida’s A1A fl y-drive tour from Jacksonville to Miami begins with three nights at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation. October prices from £2,189pp include transatlantic fl ights and car hire.
northamericatravelservice.co.uk
www.sellinglonghaul.com
PURELY AMERICA – 0844 8044480
A twin-centre holiday combining one week at the four-star Omni Hotel Jacksonville with a week in Orlando costs from £1,399pp from Heathrow in September and October.
purelyamerica.co.uk VACATIONS TO AMERICA
– 01582 469777 Room rates at the luxury Elizabeth Pointe Lodge on Amelia Island are from £215 per night for a king room on a B&B basis. The beachfront inn is just a short bike ride from Fernandina. Horse riding, tennis, golf and sailing are nearby.
vacationstoamerica.com AMERICA AS YOU LIKE IT
– 020 8742 8299 B&B at the 14-room Addison on Amelia starts at £145 per room per night. The inn consists of three antebellum-style buildings around a central courtyard. Guests are offered free use of bicycles, beach towels, beach chairs and umbrellas.
americaasyoulikeit.com CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
– 0845 351 0556 A fi ve-night Bahamas cruise on the Carnival Fascination from Jacksonville on January 6 next year leads in at £189pp, excluding fl ights. Ports of call include Key West and Nassau.
carnival.co.uk
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