Under Fraser’s Vice President, landscape architect Arthur Foster, and his design staff, the master plan for Amelia Island was prepared.

The master plan became part of the deed covenants that protected the tidal marshes, dunes, savannas and wildlife that existed there.

The facility features 20 swimming pools, a full-service spa, kids' club and stocked fishing lake, situated between 3½ miles of white sand beaches and the Intracoastal Waterway, convenient for those with boats.

[1] The Late-2000s recession affected real estate and resorts significantly and AIP “suffered a substantial negative cash flow”, forcing the company to cut wages and layoff 25% of their workforce.

[1] The Amelia Island Company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on November 13, 2009[3] to buy time with its creditors while it completed a reorganization plan.

[7] Under the acquisition agreement, the Cooper family interests would receive up to $5 million, and homeowners would be able to buy ownership of one of the resort golf courses and of the clubhouse they currently use exclusively.

[citation needed] On August 23, 2010, TRT Holdings, parent company of Omni Hotels, emerged as the successful bidder with a $67.1 million bid in an auction conducted in federal bankruptcy court.

Omni Amelia Island Resort is home to 23 Har-Tru clay courts shaded by tall southern live oak trees during the day and fully lit at night.