Amelia Island named second-best island in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure
It's the seventh year in a row the island has made the magazine's World's Best Awards list.
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The annual rankings are based on reader surveys. Amelia Island came in just behind Mount Desert Island, Maine.
Tourism leaders say the recognition highlights the island's beaches, nature, and hospitality.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, also made the list, voted number 10 among the 'Best Resorts in Florida.'
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