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Here's what others have had to say about Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort and Cliff Drysdale Tennis at Amelia.
"It's a good idea to head over to the pro shop on your first day or arrange match play/lessons before arrival. The courts are well maintained and the staff is friendly. The ball machine is also a great option for practice too. Playing tennis is the best way to enjoy a vacation!"—H.A., Adv., May 2012
"4 of us stayed at the Plantation resort for a long girls weekend tennis trip. Frida, Scott and Andrew from the tennis center made our trip truly exceptional. We are already planning our trip for next year! Everyone we came in contact with was so kind and helpful."—M.W., Int., May 2012
"My wife and I just spent 5 days at the Omni. Our main reason was to take tennis lessons. In short, the program headed by Scott Coleborne is nascent but superb. First the setting is within the Amelia plantation resort with abundance of nature walks, bird watching, beautiful beaches, great golf, etc. The courts are well kept and mostly shaded by huge mossy oaks which brings much needed relief from the sun. The accommodations are excellent and there are very good to exceptional dining options on site and in the nearby town of Fernandina. 
But we went there primarily for the tennis and were not disappointed. In fact, the instructors are exceptional. Scott and Andrew are simply superb. The program is flexible with opportunities for private lessons, clinics and match making. No doubt this is a program that will become ever more popular as word spreads about the quality of the staff and the beauty of the setting"—F.C., Adv. Int., May 2012
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"We traveled from New York to Amelia Island for Spring Break this year. It was our third visit there and our best trip so far. We enjoyed 7 straight days of sun, tennis, swimming, and golf. The new Head Tennis Pro, Scott, is exceptionaly talented! I am a low intermediate player and I cannot believe the difference Scott made in my game in 1 short week of private lessons and Cardio Tennis clinics! Scott and his staff are professional and friendly. I gained confidence and improved my serve tremendously. I'm now ready to join a competitive league without fear. We stayed in a lovely penthouse condominium on the beach with ocean views and a heated pool for a reasonable rate. My children played in the junior clinic in the afternoon and Scott and Paola made it fun and instructive. I recommend Amelia Island to all families with active children who enjoy tennis, swimming, golf, nature. Such a refreshing vacation for a New Yorker with a short, direct flight to Jacksonville. The gold course is outstanding as well."—E.M., Low Int., April 2012
"I have visited many of the destination tennis resorts and Amelia is the most beautiful and one of the best. The addition of the Cliff Drysdale tennis program upgraded the tennis experience. The run well attended clinics, provide great private instructions and gladly arrange match play. The improvement in the tennis program has moved Amelia up to my favorite tennis resort."—J.E., Adv. Int., April 2012
"Director of Tennis, Scott Colebourne, is an excellent teacher. What makes him stand out from other pros is his unique blend of high quality teaching/instruction, sense of humor, and well constructed clinics that have just the right balance of personalized instruction and motivating drills.
On the first day, I signed up for a one hour clinic and before I knew it, two full hours had flown by (they offer two morning clinics back to back). I also had a great private lesson where after a short span of 30 minutes, I walked away with a new topspin backhand.
The courts are well-mantained and shady, and the cooler morning temps (65 degrees) make for ideal playing conditions. Most days, an additional pro joined our clinic, making the ratio 1 to 3 or 4.
Finally, the pro shop staff is wonderful. They are extremely helpful and friendly. All in all, a terrific experience, and I look forward to returning again next spring."—S.C., Int., April 2012
"My wife and I (both 4.0 players) arrived just in time for new head pro Scott Colebourne’s first tennis clinics. We did four days of tennis clinics, two per day, plus some singles. Scott is a very good teacher of the game. He breaks things down into simple components and then puts them back together. He’s good at spotting little flaws in your game that can make a difference and suggesting corrections. He’s personable and engaging; my wife says “very cute.” The clinics ranged from 3 to 8 players plus Scott, but he was bringing in another pro the following week to get the ratio down to 4 and a pro. Over the four days, we did not repeat a single drill as each day emphasized a different aspect of the game. The setting for the courts is beautiful, with lots of shady live oak trees. They’ve added a new pro shop (very friendly staff) and a fitness area with attractive locker rooms. We stayed at the Ritz this time but the B&Bs in nearby Fernandino Beach are also worth a try. Ditto kayaking at Kayak Amelia just down the road."—E.A., Adv., March 2012
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"Great teaching pros! Friendly, helpful pro shop staff. Tennis villas were well appointed and comfortable. On site plantation shuttle was super convenient!Gotta have a Falcon burger!"—E.R., Adv. Int., March 2010
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort
Amelia offers a beachfront hotel and one-to-three-bedrooms condos. Tennis packages are also available.Cliff Drysdale Tennis at Amelia
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