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.
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.
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!
@SensiblySara says
January 13, 2014 at 8:47 pmAmelia Island looks GORGEOUS! I am sure you will have a fantastic time!
Tonya {The Traveling Praters} says
January 13, 2014 at 9:00 pmI’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. 🙂
Jennifer H says
January 13, 2014 at 9:10 pmooh that sounds like a fun time! I love visiting the beaches on the west coast. I haven’t been to Amelia Island before.
Karen Coutu says
January 13, 2014 at 9:16 pmWow! 30 years!! I can’t wait to hear about your visit and how things have changed or stayed the same. 😀
theneighborhoodmoms says
January 13, 2014 at 9:16 pmIt looks like a great place to visit in Florida!
LyndaS says
January 13, 2014 at 9:16 pmI would love to see you there, but unfortunately I cannot make it. Take lots of notes and have a great trip!
jehaine says
January 13, 2014 at 9:16 pmI think I want to go…like now. It is pretty chilly up here in New England.
SavvyMomNYC - Ker (@SavvyMomNYC) says
January 13, 2014 at 9:17 pmI’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.
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says
January 13, 2014 at 9:17 pmHope you have a wonderful time! I’ve never even heard of Amelia Island. When I saw Amelia, I thought of Amelia Bedilia! 😉
TerriAnn @ Driving Mama says
January 13, 2014 at 9:18 pmThat Annual Restaurant Week sounds amazing and the location looks beautiful! Your post is the first I’ve heard of this island.
Jennifer @ My Sweet Sanity says
January 13, 2014 at 9:18 pmThis sounds like it is going to be fun. Really wishing I could head down for the Restaurant Week.
Wendy Flynn Del Monte says
January 13, 2014 at 9:18 pmI wnat to go because it’s WARM. Sounds like fun!
Crystal From Tidbits of Experience says
January 13, 2014 at 9:18 pmThis 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.
stephanie says
January 13, 2014 at 9:19 pmCan’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!
katbalog says
January 13, 2014 at 9:32 pmSounds like a great trip! I hope you have a great time!
Jenni says
January 13, 2014 at 9:50 pmLooks like a great vacation. I haven’t been to FLorida since I was 8, but I absolutely want to go back!
mommyjenna says
January 13, 2014 at 10:13 pmThat looks gorgeous!
geogypsy2u says
January 13, 2014 at 10:47 pmThis is going to Fabulous!
Dorothy Teel says
January 14, 2014 at 9:00 amTalk 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.
Stephanie says
January 14, 2014 at 10:02 amI 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.
Alison says
January 14, 2014 at 10:06 amI 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!
Billie @ Rowell Reviews says
January 14, 2014 at 11:28 amThose pictures are gorgeous. I’m so excited to see yours when you get back. The restaurant showcase sounds like so much fun!