A M E L I A I S L A N D, F L CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR'S ACTIVITY GUIDE December 21, 2017 Januar y 1, 2018 The S.S. Amelia Gingerbread Pirate Ship Snap photos of your family with the iconic S.S. Amelia Gingerbread Pirate Ship and her fondant-sculpted pirate crew before she sets sail for new adventures on December 27th. #RCMemories. Christmas Eve Dinner in Coast Coast restaurant presents an appropriately extravagant Christmas Eve dinner, beginning with seafood chowder, local Mayport shrimp, and choice of crispy flounder, filet mignon or charred snapper. Guests may also enjoy a bountiful salad bar and a tantalizing array of house-made holiday desserts. Date: December, 24 5:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Price: $55 per person, $18 per child ages 5 12 Christmas Day Brunch Celebrate Christmas morning with a brunch buffet filled with delicious holiday cheer. Brunch will feature an array of Coast s signature dishes including chicken and waffles, crab cake benedict, sweet potato soup, local seafood and a delightful selection of decadent Christmas desserts. Date: Monday, December 25 11:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Price: $69 per person, $22 per child ages 5 12 New Year s Eve Black & White Gala Welcome 2018 in classic Ritz-Carlton style with our much anticipated New Year s Eve Black & White Gala. Enjoy a lavish buffet, open bar and dancing to the music of pop music maestros, Papa Sol. An elaborate midnight fireworks display with champagne toast is just one highlight of the evening. Black and White attire is encouraged, masks are optional. Place: The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Date: Sunday, December 31 9 p.m. 2 a.m. Price: $250 per adult Share your unforgettable #RCMemories of the perfect #AmeliaIsland Holidays with fellow travelers.
DAILY Postcard Perfect Rise & Shine Share America s most beautiful sunrise from the beach or The Lobby Bar Terrace. #RCmemories #AmeliaIsland Ritz Kids Program** Let the kids enjoy a day of educational games, holiday crafts and exploring coastal treasures with Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society. Full programs are offered daily and include lunch. Dates: December 22 January 1 Capture the Holiday Moment Let our on-site photography concierge help you capture an unforgettable Christmas memory with the Gingerbread Pirate Ship or 40-foot lighted Christmas tree as a backdrop. To help you get that perfect holiday shot, visit the Photography Concierge desk located across from our retail corridor or press in-house extension 6745. Time: 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Fish Feeding Our resort mascot, Amelia the Blue and Gold Macaw will greet you as you help feed the fish in our two 1,000 gallon aquariums and learn about life in a coral reef. All ages welcome. Time: 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Family Game Room Take a break in our indoor activity room for the entire family to enjoy. Activities include giant Jenga, giant Connect 4, Scrabble, hula hoops and more. Place: Cumberland Time: 9 a.m. 6 p.m. The Christmas List Find the perfect gift for that special someone on your Christmas list. Explore curated collections including northern Florida's only Lilly Pulitzer boutique or the resort's signature Salt shop. Personal shopping consultations available. Place: The Boutique Shops, The Spa Time: 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Kayak Tour** Experience the unspoiled natural beauty of Amelia Island on a guided kayak tour through tranquil salt marshes. Time: 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Our Space Challenge mom and dad to timeless favorites like air hockey, foosball and classic arcade games. Our Space also features a private movie theater with a large collection of DVDs and movies showing throughout the day. Time: 10 a.m. 9 p.m. Story Time We encourage the entire family to take a break and hear a classic story read by our staff. Time: 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Shark Tooth Hunt Take a stroll on the beach in search of fossilized shark teeth and beautiful seashells. After you find a shark s tooth or a prized shell, make a necklace or begin a seashell collection. Place: Center Beach Time: 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Healing Through Scents Class Learn the benefits of essential oils and create your own custom aromatherapy blend in a complimentary inhaler. Place: Spa Time: 2:15 p.m. Salt Immersion Class Learn the origin of each specialty infused salt from around the world and the techniques for using them as they do in Salt restaurant. Place: The Salt Boutique Time: 3 p.m. Craft Time Activities and crafts designed to nourish your child s creativity, led by our staff. Time: 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Pirate Toast Join us for an Amelia Island tradition. Grab your favorite beverage and listen to pirate tales from our pirate captain. At the end of his tales, lift your glasses in a rousing toast to holidays. Place: The Lobby Time: 5:30 p.m. Dates: December 23 January 1 First Call A mixologist introduces the day s bourbon infusion that has been steeped all day over herbs, spices and other aromatics. The infusion is available as a craft cocktail until the batch is consumed. Time: 5:45 p.m. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 Fluff-N-Stuff* Create a plush friend to bring home from Amelia Island. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 Shop 'til You Drop Savvy shoppers will be tempted by one-of-a-kind treasures and receive 15% off any spa retail purchase in our Spa boutique. Place: The Spa Boutique Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Time: 10 a.m. 11 a.m. in the craft room, at the Fitness Center or Front Desk. Build Your Own Gingerbread House** Join the resort's pastry chefs in Coast to create your family's own gingerbread house masterpiece. Don aprons and chefs hats as you savor holiday treats. Display board, tools and packing materials provided so you can bring the holiday treat home. Location: Coast Restaurant Time: 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Caricature Drawings Start a fun holiday tradition with an individual or family caricature drawn by our talented artist. Complimentary. Time: 3 p.m. 5 p.m.
Pirate s Treasure Hunt Embark on a pirate-led treasure hunt to find a buried treasure chest. Time: 5:15 p.m. Santa Tuck-Ins** Children will enjoy a visit from Santa and his elf as they bring cookies and milk, read a holiday story and present a gift for the child. Time: 6 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Price: $50 for the first child and $35 for each additional child Ritz Kids Night Out** Let our Ritz Kids staff give the kids a fun night out of playing games, dinner, crafts and movies while you enjoy a quiet evening. Time 6 p.m. 9 p.m. Price: $85 per child, ages 5 12 cuddle. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 in the craft room, at the Fitness Center or Front Desk. Holiday Face Painting Kids and Adults can get into the holiday spirit with some creative face painting. Time: 12 p.m. 3 p.m. Caricature Drawings Start a fun holiday tradition with an individual or family caricature drawn by our talented artist. Complimentary. Time: 3 p.m. 5 p.m. Christmas Carriage Rides Take a horse-drawn Christmas carriage ride with Boomer, the famed Percheron and two of Santa s elves. Here s one of your last chances to make sure Santa has your Christmas list! Place: Front Drive Time: 11 a.m. 12 p.m. Christmas Carols with Bella Voce Enliven the spirit of the holidays with the dulcet voices of Bella Voce as they serenade with Christmas carols throughout the hotel. Place: The Lobby Time: 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Ritz Kids Night Out** Send the children with our Ritz Kids staff to spend a fun evening playing games, eating dinner, making crafts and watching movies while you enjoy a quiet evening. Time 6 p.m. 9 p.m. Price: $85 per child, ages 5 12 Santa Tuck-Ins** Children will enjoy a visit from Santa and his elf as they bring cookies and milk, read a holiday story and present a gift for the child. Time: 6 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Price: $50 for the first child and $35 for each additional child Cocktail Culture** Learn the art of creating cocktails with a twist. Time: 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. cuddle. Astronomer s Tour of the Night Sky Our astronomer will assist as you explore the wonders of the Amelia Island night sky. Observe the beauty of Saturn s rings and bright moon amidst clear, starry skies. Complimentary. Time: 8 p.m. 10 p.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 The Christmas List Find the perfect last-minute gift or stocking stuffers you ve been searching for in our Boutique Shops and The Spa. Our Ladies & Gentlemen are here to help you take the stress out of your holiday! Place: The Boutique Shops, The Spa Time: 10 a.m. 6 p.m. in the craft room, at the Fitness Center or Front Desk. All activities are complimentary unless indicated. *A fee is associated with this activity. **Fee and advance registration required. Parental supervision may be requested for some activities. For more information or reservations, please press x1087. Signature holiday experience
Caricature Drawings Start a fun holiday tradition with an individual or family caricature drawn by our talented artist. Complimentary. Time: 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Balloon Story Time Your kids can become part of the story with a little magic from our balloon artist. Place: Directors 3D Drawing Class Create pictures that pop off the page with help from a 3D artist. Attendees will receive all the tools needed to create their own 3D masterpiece. Place: Santa Maria Time: 2 p.m. Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hands-On Balloon Art Our master balloon artist will teach children the classic art of balloon sculpting. Kids will learn the tricks and techniques of making balloon animals and balloon shapes while enjoying a great time. Place: Directors Time: 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Dinner in Coast Coast restaurant presents an appropriately extravagant Christmas Eve dinner, beginning with seafood chowder, local Mayport shrimp, and choice of crispy flounder, filet mignon or charred snapper. Guests may also enjoy a bountiful salad bar and a tantalizing array of house-made desserts. Date: December 24 5:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Price: $55 per person, $18 per child ages 5 12 Salt Christmas Eve Experience Gather the family for a festive four-course prix-fixe holiday dinner in Salt. Fondly recall holidays past as you create new holiday traditions while savoring the culinary artistry of world-class Ritz-Carlton chefs. Guests may enhance their dinner with sommelier-selected wines. Place: Salt 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Price: $155 per adult without wine, $205 per adult with paired wines, $45 per child ages 12 and under cuddle. Meet at Fitness Center Time: 2 hour reservations, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY Family Game Room Take a break in our indoor activity room for the entire family to enjoy. Activities include giant Jenga, giant Connect 4, Scrabble, hula hoops and more. Place: Cumberland Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. in the craft room, at the Fitness Center or Front Desk. Gingerbread Creations** Everyone joins in the holiday spirit as our pastry chefs create delicious gingerbread cookie masterpieces. Place: Santa Maria Time: 12 p.m. 1 p.m. Price: $20 per person Coast Christmas Day Brunch Celebrate Christmas morning with a brunch buffet filled with delicious holiday cheer. Brunch will feature an array of Coast s signature dishes including chicken and waffles, crab cake benedict, sweet potato soup, local seafood and a delightful selection of decadent Christmas desserts. Date: Monday December 25 11:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Price: $69 per person, $22 per child ages 5 12 Island Charm Bracelets* Make an Amelia Island memento using glass beads and charms. 1:30 p.m. Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Salt Christmas Experience Savor the culinary artistry of Salt while delighting in the company of friends and family at a prixe-fixe Christmas dinner. Sommelier-selected wines available with dinner. Place: Salt 6 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Price: $155 per adult without wine, $205 per adult with paired wines, $45 per child ages 12 and under TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26 Foam Pirate Ship* Build a mini pirate ship that floats and let your imagination sail. First Call A mixologist introduces the day s Bourbon that has been infused all day over herbs, spices and other aromatics. The infusion is available as a craft cocktail until the batch is consumed. Time: 5:45 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 Untangled Enjoy 15% savings off any Moroccan Oil or Kérastase products with any salon service. Place: The Spa Time: 9 a.m.-5p.m.
Photo Scavenger Hunt Use your phone to gather pictures of the items around the hotel and redeem your treasure. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28 Fluff-N-Stuff* Create a plush friend to take home as a lasting memento of your visit to Amelia Island. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29 Ritz Kids Program** Let the kids enjoy a day of educational games, holiday crafts and exploring coastal treasures with Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society. Full programs are offered daily and include lunch. Time: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Ocean Charm Bottle* Create your own treasure with elements that reflect our coastal scenery. Pirate s Treasure Hunt Embark on a pirate-led treasure hunt to find a buried treasure chest. Time: 5:15 p.m. Pirate Tuck-Ins** Bedtime story read by our Pirate Captain and Princess Amelia bearing gifts of milk and cookies. Time: 6 p.m. 9 p.m. Price: $65 per child cuddle. Meet at Fitness Center SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 Ritz Kids Program** Let the kids enjoy a day of educational games, holiday crafts and exploring coastal treasures with Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society. Full programs are offered daily and include lunch. Time: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Worry Pet Workshop Bring your adorable fuzzy and furry worry pet to life and paint the magical home it lives in. Cocktail Culture** Learn the art of creating cocktails with a twist. Reservations required Time: 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Pirate Tuck-Ins** Bedtime story read by our Pirate Captain and Princess Amelia bearing gifts of milk and cookies. Time: 6 p.m. 9 p.m. Price: $65 per child Ritz Kids Night Out** Let our Ritz Kids staff give the kids a fun night out playing games, dinner, crafts and movies while you enjoy a quiet evening. Time 6 p.m. 9 p.m. Price: $85 per child, ages 5 12 cuddle. Meet at Fitness Center SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR'S EVE Time: 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Make-A-New-Year s Eve Mask* Adults and children alike will enjoy making their own New Year s Eve mask with glitter, feathers and other materials. Inspiration provided by our creative craft crew. 2 p.m. Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. First Call A mixologist introduces the day s Bourbon infusion. Time: 5:45 p.m.
Salt New Year s Eve Dinner Gather friends and family for a memorably elegant New Year s Eve dinner in Salt. Epicureans will enjoy a four-course or five-course meal designed by Chef Rick Laughlin and the dining experience of the year. Guests may also enjoy dinner with wines specially chosen by our Salt sommelier. Place: Salt Date: Sunday, December 31 4-course dinner at 6 p.m. Price: $160 per adult, $220 per adult paired with wine 5-course dinner at 9 p.m. Price: $225 per adult, $300 paired with wine Ritz Kids New Year s Eve Celebration** New Year's Eve celebration just for our youngest guests. Kids will enjoy a fun, entertaining evening featuring activities for all including balloon artist, face painter, caricaturist, craft stations and more. Sunday, December 31, 2017 Place: Santa Maria Hours: 8 p.m. Midnight $110 ages 5-12, $65 ages 13-16 (teens are allowed in-and-out privileges) New Year s Eve Black & White Gala Welcome 2018 in classic Ritz-Carlton style with our much-anticipated New Year s Eve Black & White Gala. Enjoy a lavish buffet, open bar and dancing to the music of internationally-recognized musicians, Papa Sol. An elaborate midnight fireworks display with champagne toast is just one of the highlights of the evening. Black and White attire is encouraged. Place: The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Date: Sunday, December 31 9 p.m. 2 a.m. Price: $250 per adult New Year's Eve Fireworks Ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks show. Enjoy the colorful sight from the courtyard, terrace or beach. Time: Midnight MONDAY, JANUARY 1 NEW YEAR'S DAY Indulge Complimentary ESPA Pink Mud hair and scalp treatment with any massage or facial, 80 minutes or longer. Place: The Spa Time: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Family Game Room Take a break in our indoor activity room for the entire family to enjoy. Place: Cumberland Time: 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Fish Feeding Enjoy tending the resort s fish habitat. Say good morning to Amelia the Macaw, our colorful resort mascot. All ages welcome. Time: 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Kayak Tour** Experience the unspoiled natural beauty of Amelia Island on a guided kayak tour through tranquil salt marshes. Time: 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Our Space Challenge mom and dad to timeless favorites like air hockey, foosball and classic arcade games. Time: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Story Time We encourage the entire family to take a break and hear a classic story read by our staff. Time: 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Shark Tooth Hunt Take a stroll on the beach in search of fossilized shark teeth and beautiful seashells. After you find a shark s tooth or a prized shell, make a necklace or begin a seashell collection. Place: Center Beach Time: 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Island Charm Bracelets* Make an Amelia Island memento using glass beads and charms. 1:30 p.m. Time: 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Healing Through Scents Class Learn the benefits of essential oils, and create your own custom aromatherapy blend in a complimentary inhaler. Place: Spa Time: 2:15 p.m. Salt Immersion Class Learn the origin of each specialty infused salt from around the world and the techniques for using them as they do in Salt restaurant. Place: The Salt Boutique Time: 3 p.m. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS Saturday, December 23: Sing Sunday, December 24: Polar Express Monday, December 25: Beauty and the Beast Friday, December 29: Leap Saturday, December 30: Despicable Me 3 Complimentary snacks included with movie. Location: Our Space Time: 7 p.m. RESTAURANT HOURS Coast The freshest seafood and regionally inspired coastal cuisine. Daily and Christmas Eve 6:30 a.m. 9 p.m. Christmas Day 6:30 a.m. 9 p.m. New Year s Day 6:30 a.m. 9 p.m. The Pub Craft beer, pub classics, juicy burgers and shareable snacks. Monday Friday 5 p.m. 12 a.m. Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. 12 a.m. Christmas Day 5 p.m. 12 a.m. New Year's Eve 12 p.m. 2 a.m. New Year s Day 12 p.m. 12 a.m. The Lobby Bar Signature cocktails, tableside infusions, First Call, Legends Table and sushi bar. Reopening Saturday, December 23 Sunday - Thursday 12 p.m. 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday 12 p.m. 2 a.m. Christmas Day 12 p.m. 12 a.m. New Year's Eve 12 p.m. 2 a.m. New Year s Day 12 p.m. 12 a.m. Salt Fine dining with seasonally inspired cuisine. Resort sophisticated dress code required. Tuesday - Sunday 6 p.m. 9:30p.m. Christmas Eve 6 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Christmas Day 6 p.m. 9:30 p.m. New Year s Day 6 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Beans & Bites A quick cup of coffee or breakfast item on-the-go. Located in the Salt shop. Wednesday, December 27 Monday, January 1st 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.