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Amelia Island, Florida

Karen · 22 Comments

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Amelia Island, Florida just north of Jacksonville.
Amelia Island, Florida just north of Jacksonville.

Fabgrandpa and I are going to Amelia Island, Florida soon. I can not wait to get there! I know a lot of people have never heard of it, but when my children were young, we used to go there every year for Easter Break from school.  One of my best friend’s husband worked for the railroad, and transferred to Fernandina Beach on his job. I helped them move, and fell in love with the area. Even after Kay and David moved from the area in another transfer with the railroad, we all met there in the spring at Amelia Island.

Shrimp Fleet, courtesy of Amelia Island
Shrimp Fleet, courtesy of Amelia Island

It has been almost thirty years since the last time I went to Amelia Island. I am sure that things have changed since then, but one thing that will never change is the beauty of the area. We went there because it was quiet: you could be on the beach all day long and never see another person. Crowded meant there was another family there.

Amelia Island Beach
Amelia Island Beach

One of the things I am looking forward to, though, is that Amelia Island’s Sixth Annual Restaurant Week takes place from January 17 through 26. a ten-day showcase of 18 of the island’s most popular dining hotspots, ranging from fine dining to casual courtyard cafés.  Each participating restaurant will offer a special fixed menu (priced at either $19 or $29 per person) that includes three courses and a beverage. New this year, the Amelia Island Restaurant Week is kicking off a day early with a special “farm to table” dining event at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island’s Café 4750 on Thursday, January 16. I can hardly wait to taste the offerings of Cafe′ Karibo and BarZin!

I’d love to see y’all there. Amelia Island is north of Jacksonville, Florida near the border with Georgia. Make your reservations now to come join in the fun for Restaurant Week!

Map to Amelia Island, Florida
Map to Amelia Island, Florida
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  1. @SensiblySara says

    January 13, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    Amelia Island looks GORGEOUS! I am sure you will have a fantastic time!

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  2. Tonya {The Traveling Praters} says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    I’ve heard of Amelia Island and would love to visit. It sounds like you have very special memories of the area and visiting during restaurant week sounds like a delicious way to pass the time. 🙂

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  3. Jennifer H says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    ooh that sounds like a fun time! I love visiting the beaches on the west coast. I haven’t been to Amelia Island before.

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  4. Karen Coutu says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    Wow! 30 years!! I can’t wait to hear about your visit and how things have changed or stayed the same. 😀

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  5. theneighborhoodmoms says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    It looks like a great place to visit in Florida!

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  6. LyndaS says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    I would love to see you there, but unfortunately I cannot make it. Take lots of notes and have a great trip!

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  7. jehaine says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    I think I want to go…like now. It is pretty chilly up here in New England.

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  8. SavvyMomNYC - Ker (@SavvyMomNYC) says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    I’ve driven to FL from NYC many times and I always love finding out about new places for our next trip. I had not heard of Amelia Island and will have to add to my list to check out.

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  9. Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    Hope you have a wonderful time! I’ve never even heard of Amelia Island. When I saw Amelia, I thought of Amelia Bedilia! 😉

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  10. TerriAnn @ Driving Mama says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    That Annual Restaurant Week sounds amazing and the location looks beautiful! Your post is the first I’ve heard of this island.

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  11. Jennifer @ My Sweet Sanity says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    This sounds like it is going to be fun. Really wishing I could head down for the Restaurant Week.

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  12. Wendy Flynn Del Monte says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    I wnat to go because it’s WARM. Sounds like fun!

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  13. Crystal From Tidbits of Experience says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    This sounds like a totally amazing trip and one well worth taking. If you come through SC via I-26 I’m only 5 minutes off the Interstate. I look forward to hearing and seeing pictures from your trip.

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  14. stephanie says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    Can’t beat Florida in the winter! And it sounds like you are going at a perfect time for the food too! I can’t wait to see pictures!

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  15. katbalog says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:32 pm

    Sounds like a great trip! I hope you have a great time!

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  16. Jenni says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    Looks like a great vacation. I haven’t been to FLorida since I was 8, but I absolutely want to go back!

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  17. mommyjenna says

    January 13, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    That looks gorgeous!

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  18. geogypsy2u says

    January 13, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    This is going to Fabulous!

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  19. Dorothy Teel says

    January 14, 2014 at 9:00 am

    Talk about bringing back memories, we lived in Mayport, Florida in the early 70’s and hubby did the electrical work on Amelia Island Plantation and he would take the ferry across to Mayport every day to go to work, and it was constantly amazed because back then it was not unusual to see alligators on the property. We loved our time in Mayport and Florida and had a lot of fun there. Thanks for triggering fun times.

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  20. Stephanie says

    January 14, 2014 at 10:02 am

    I actually grew up in jacksonville and Amelia island is stunning you guys are going to have a blast. I can’t wait to see pictures from your trip.

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  21. Alison says

    January 14, 2014 at 10:06 am

    I have never been there but it looks like such a gorgeous place! I hope I get to go their one time. Also have an amazing time Karen. You deserve it!

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  22. Billie @ Rowell Reviews says

    January 14, 2014 at 11:28 am

    Those pictures are gorgeous. I’m so excited to see yours when you get back. The restaurant showcase sounds like so much fun!

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