Amelia Island and St. Augustine: Coastal Treasures in Florida

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

If you have a Senior Pass, Golden Age Passport or National Park Pass, please bring it with you.

United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Arrival day is on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Meet the group at Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach, Florida

Start of Trip:  Hotel check-in 4 pm. Road Scholar registration and orientation at 5 pm followed by dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, January 9, 2026 in St. Augustine, FL at DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District

End of Trip: The program concludes on Day 6 with breakfast. Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon. Motorcoach transfers leave at 8:00 a.m. for the Jacksonville airport and will continue on to Fernandina Beach.

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 30 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 25 miles .

Jacksonville, FL to Fernandina Beach, FL

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 35 - 45 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 25 - 30 miles .

Arrival day is on 1/4/2026.

Meet the group at Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Start of Trip:  Hotel check-in 4 pm. Road Scholar registration and orientation at 5 pm followed by dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, January 9, 2026 in St. Augustine, FL at DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District.

End of Trip: The program concludes on Day 6 with breakfast. Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon. Motorcoach transfers leave at 8:00 a.m. for the Jacksonville airport and will continue on to Fernandina Beach..