Condé Nast Traveler has once again placed Amelia Island among the Top 10 Islands in the United States, with readers voting the Northeast Florida destination No. 9 overall in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.
With wide national and international appeal and high visitor satisfaction, Amelia Island remains the only Florida island in this year’s top tier, a distinction it has held for much of the past two decades.
Adding to the accolades, Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa (No. 4) and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island (No. 9) were ranked among the Best Resorts in Florida, underscoring the island’s reputation for world-class hospitality.
“Longevity on this list speaks volumes,” said Gil Langley, president of the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. “In an era when travel tastes shift quickly, Amelia Island continues to inspire loyalty from discerning travelers year after year. What keeps us here isn’t hype; it’s the combination of natural beauty, a walkable historic downtown, and the genuine welcome guests feel from our community. Visitors don’t just discover Amelia; they return, often for generations.”
More than 575,000 readers contributed to this year’s survey, the travel industry’s longest running awards program. The full list of winners will be featured in the magazine’s November issue.
Northeast Florida’s coastal treasure, Amelia Island is a barrier island rich in colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. It offers long, beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife and pristine waters.
Upscale resorts with world-class spas, championship golf and exclusive dining blend effortlessly with a captivating collection of bed and breakfast inns and historic districts.
The island is home to Fernandina Beach, once a vibrant Victorian seaport village and now a charming downtown district of eclectic shops, attractions and eateries.
For visitor information and online planning, go to AmeliaIsland.com.
