PR Newswire
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., May 6, 2014
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., May 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Amelia Island Plantation is thrilled to host its first annual "Fish to Fork" culinary weekend on May 15 – 18, 2014, benefitting the James Beard Foundation scholarship program. The resort is excited to partner with Jackson Family Fine Wines, Bacardi USA and Amelia Angler Outfitters as official event sponsors.
Offering an unmatched "foodie" experience, including true dock-to-dish specialties, one-of-a-kind dining opportunities and an interactive atmosphere, the resort will welcome six renowned Chefs to showcase their skills with a fishing excursion and exciting culinary challenges, including a final Chef showdown on Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 6 – 10 pm. Event tickets are available to purchase for $75 by calling 904-432-1467.
Travel packages are available for purchase now though May 15, 2014.
Fish to Fork Event Package:
The package price is $850 per room, based on double occupancy. To reserve, visit www.omnihotels.com/ameliaisland, www.fish-to-fork.com or call 904-261-6161.
About the Omni Amelia Island Plantation
Celebrating the completion of an extensive $85 million re-imagination last year, the Omni Amelia Island Plantation is Florida's award-winning island destination. Recognized for offering a luxury resort experience in perfect harmony with nature, the oceanfront retreat, located just north of Jacksonville, Fla., is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean, lush marshlands and the Intracoastal Waterway. Situated on the 1,350-acres of the Amelia Island Plantation, the property's improvements include 404 luxury oceanfront guest rooms and suites; the largest pool deck in Northeast Florida including tiered lounge seating, an adults-only infinity edge pool, a family friendly pool, kids' splash area, two hot tubs, and fire features, all boasting spectacular Atlantic views; 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting space; and a variety of new culinary options. Rich in recreational amenities, the resort also offers three-and-a-half miles of wide, uncrowded beach; 54 holes of championship golf; 23 Har-Tru® tennis courts; award-winning recreation programs; a shopping village with restaurants, boutiques and a nature-inspired signature spa; a state-of-the-art fitness center; nine culinary options ranging from casual to gourmet; kids camps; and numerous activities for adventurers including kayaking, paddle boarding, Segway tours and seven miles of paved trails. The Omni Amelia Island Plantation offers authentic, genuine guest experiences with AAA Four-Diamond service and the expectations of the Omni brand.
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