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2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
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Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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Japanese researchers test detection devices at West Valley
Two research scientists from Japan’s Kyoto University and Kochi University of Technology visited the West Valley Demonstration Project in western New York state earlier this fall to test their novel radiation detectors, the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management announced on November 19.
39 Beach Lagoon Road,Amelia Island, FL 32034
Nightly Room RatesGroup Rate: $259 (If booked before Jan 2, 2025)
Resort Fee of $30 per night has been waived if booked at ANS group rate.
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Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort is located just across the St. Marys River from Georgia and adjacent to the historic city of Fernandina. We’re just a short 45 minute drive from downtown Jacksonville, and 29 miles from Jacksonville International Airport. Private and corporate aircraft charters can also fly directly to Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, four miles north of the Resort.
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is the “Fifth Best Airport” in North America for airport service quality, according to the Airports Council International (ACI), 2013. JAX provides non-stop flights to more than 30 major U.S. cities and is only 15 minutes from downtown Jax. The airport offers 100 daily arrivals and departures on all major domestic air carriers and a network of regional carriers. Enjoy a full-service terminal building and outstanding ground transportation options. The airport offers comforts like free Wi-Fi, rocking chairs, live music, an art gallery and a wide array of shopping and dining options. Once visitors land in Jacksonville, a variety of rental car services, taxis, and airport shuttles ensures that guests will easily arrive at their hotel or destination.
Ground Transportation to/from Jacksonville International Airport
Dana’s Limousine 904-744-3333 or 1-800-456-5466
Distance From Airports Jacksonville International Airport – 29 miles
Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport – 4 miles
FROM JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT or the south
Take I-95 North to Exit 373 (Route A1A East). Go East 11.2 miles to Amelia Island Parkway, (turn right at 1st traffic light, just over Intracoastal Waterway Bridge). Go 3.4 miles to traffic light and turn right. Go .7 miles to the round-about and follow Route A1A South. Go 2.7 miles to resort entrance on the left, (third round-about on left). Follow signs to “Check-In”
Take I-95 South to Exit 373, (Route A1A East). Go East 11.2 miles to Amelia Island Parkway, (turn right at first traffic light, just over Intracoastal Waterway Bridge). Go 3.4 miles to traffic light and turn right. Go .7 miles to the round-about and follow Route A1A South. Go 2.7 miles to resort entrance on the left, (third roundabout on left). Follow signs to “Check-In”
Take I-10 East to I-95 North to Exit 373 (Route A1A East). Go East 11.2 miles to Amelia Island Parkway, (turn right at 1st traffic light, just over Intracoastal Waterway Bridge). Go 3.4 miles to traffic light and turn right. Go .7 miles to the round-about and follow Route A1A South. Go 2.7 miles to resort entrance on the left, (third round-about on left). Follow signs to “Check-In”
• Complimentary self-parking
• Valet parking available
Please note: Amelia Island Plantation Community Association does not permit motorcycles on the property.
Daily railroad passenger service to and from Jacksonville is provided by Amtrak, connecting the city with all other locations in the Amtrak system. The Jacksonville Amtrak station is located 20 minutes north of downtown, on the city’s Northside.
Last modified August 23, 2024, 10:58am EDT