Amelia Island is the MOST UNDERRATED Island in Florida - Here's Why!

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @flippymcflipperson
    @flippymcflipperson Год назад +24

    What's underrated is your channel! You guys deserve a 100 times more subscribers. Such good content and clean edits. Found you last week through your Boston video and have been catching up. Keep up the great work!

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад

      You're a legend! Hopefully we'll get there in the near future, but it's comments like this that motivate us!

    • @winstonsmith6204
      @winstonsmith6204 Год назад

      🎯

  • @InfectiousGroovePodcast
    @InfectiousGroovePodcast Год назад +16

    I moved to the southeast side of Jacksonville about 18 months ago. Between Amelia Island, Fernandina and St Augustine, I don't think we'll go anywhere else, ever.

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад +2

      Yeah you really have the best of it all pretty close. Holidays in those areas are magical too

    • @frankgiuliano380
      @frankgiuliano380 Год назад +3

      We haven't taken a vacation in years... the reason is that we live here on Amelia Island and it's a vacation everyday! Every time we visit another Florida location, we can't wait to return to AI... when we get guests, they never want to leave. We are really the luckiest people living here.

    • @InfectiousGroovePodcast
      @InfectiousGroovePodcast Год назад

      Exactly!@@frankgiuliano380

  • @shannonknight3117
    @shannonknight3117 Год назад +6

    Awww y'all missed Hola Cuban Cafe!!! But you did an amazing job representing our island!

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад +1

      That was on our list too! I think it was closed while we were exploring in the a.m. Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @bonitajolie9341
    @bonitajolie9341 Год назад +5

    I really enjoyed this video. You guys are so natural and authentic. Love it. ❤

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад

      Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed the video!!

  • @jordanjacquelinegallup
    @jordanjacquelinegallup Год назад +3

    Great video! Glad you loved it here! We love Aloha Bagel too

  • @Aramoonstaz
    @Aramoonstaz 2 месяца назад +1

    Y'all had my cackling with the ice cream bit, nearly spat out my tea!🤣

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  2 месяца назад +1

      I had forgotten about that. Had to go back and watch it. Oh, that just made me laugh 🤣

  • @M00SE008
    @M00SE008 Год назад +4

    Local here! Great highlight video of Amelia, it is a really cool place to visit. It can be an expensive stay longterm, and it is a bit crowded yes, but there is lots of charm around with much history. I've worked with our local museum (Amelia Island Museum of History) and they do pose a great option for tours of the island. If you focus your vacation strictly downtown, it is pricey, but the whole island has lots of hole in the wall shops and stores, like a treasure hunt. Perfect stay for anyone who wants a solid beach vacation.

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад +2

      Thanks for this information. We must have been there at a good time because I didn't get the sense that it was crowded other than the day the farmer's market was happening. The island is beautiful and I'm glad we did other things than just staying downtown as well. I do wish we found more of those hole in the wall stores.

    • @M00SE008
      @M00SE008 Год назад +1

      @@TheDetourDuo absolutely! Summertime is usually our busiest season, since we are mostly a tourist town, with the exception of Shrimp Fest in May, and the Concours D’elegance (fancy car shows) in late February. Those are super fun to attend, would recommend shrimp fest for sure, everyone on the island sets up mini shops in tents on the streets of downtown for people to walk through, and the streets are shut off to car traffic for the weekend.

  • @JoeSantiagoNYC
    @JoeSantiagoNYC Год назад +5

    Awesome content, keep it going!

  • @glendarjolley3171
    @glendarjolley3171 Год назад +6

    The residents like it being underrated!! It's getting VERY crowded as it is.

  • @chrisgordon8505
    @chrisgordon8505 Год назад +6

    I was named after Amelia island I go there so many times a year thank you it is to underrated

  • @GreyStarKK
    @GreyStarKK День назад

    I’m visiting Amelia Island in June and started doing some research… your video is the first I’ve watched about the area and think you two did a great job, made a subscriber out me now. 🙂

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  День назад

      Thanks for subscribing. I think you'll really enjoy Amelia Island. It was one of our favorite trips. It's pretty laid back

  • @stugooden7826
    @stugooden7826 Год назад +4

    Channel is straight fire 🔥. Subbed 🤙🏾

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад

      🙏🏿 thank you and welcome! It's a grind but we're getting there

  • @dhjdmba5684
    @dhjdmba5684 Год назад +4

    Wow. Great content. Outstanding production values. Kudos and a poor man’s award. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

  • @heididaniel1539
    @heididaniel1539 Год назад +3

    Such a fun video to watch and did a good choice on your red head❤

  • @brittanyrowland6534
    @brittanyrowland6534 9 месяцев назад +1

    What a fun, informative video! Love the editing and I think you both have great personalities. Dont feel pressured to be more of an extrovert. Sometimes the world is just to peoplely and that's okay! You guys rock!

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  9 месяцев назад

      I love this comment. Thank you for that!!

  • @patriciaclark1358
    @patriciaclark1358 Год назад +3

    We just arrived to Amelia Island.. will visit a few places you recommend..Enjoyed watching..TY

  • @ryanmoeller3308
    @ryanmoeller3308 Год назад +6

    GREAT video!! I have some relatives that live on Amelia Island! Keep up the GREAT work you two! Much respect and support from Yuma, AZ. 👍👍

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад +1

      Thank you! Will do! We need to make our way out West at some point

    • @ryanmoeller3308
      @ryanmoeller3308 Год назад

      @The Detour Duo Let me know if you decide too! We have a full guest bedroom setup you two are more than welcome to use!

  • @SamanthaFl
    @SamanthaFl Год назад +3

    I've been to so many places in Florida but Amelia Island. I'm gonna have to check it out

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад

      It's quiet the gem. Nice mix of a beach town with a small town feel

  • @dansteiner9393
    @dansteiner9393 Год назад +2

    Ya'll put out awesome content. Can't wait to visit Amelia Island!

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад +1

      Thank you! I hope you love it as much as we did

    • @dansteiner9393
      @dansteiner9393 Год назад

      @@TheDetourDuo I’m sure we will!
      If y’all ever make it out to Northern Arizona, we can show you all the gems. We live in Flagstaff, but Sedona, Cottonwood, Jerome, etc have amazing things to see 😁

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад

      @@dansteiner9393 Big fan of Flagstaff actually. Haven't been there in years. We would totally take you up on that

  • @Amelia.D320
    @Amelia.D320 Год назад +4

    I am on my way to Amelia island right now!

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад

      Yes! I hope you love it and it doesn't rain up there

  • @thebrentrobinsonshow2882
    @thebrentrobinsonshow2882 Год назад +3

    I never heard about this place in Florida, definitely have to check this island out.

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад +1

      Hope you enjoy!

    • @islandhopperfl4167
      @islandhopperfl4167 Год назад

      Be careful. I live in Florida. Fernandina is a charming place on the surface but keep to yourself. Gossipy and toxic.

  • @ailijohnson3752
    @ailijohnson3752 Год назад +2

    Aww I live here
    Watched you guys walk past where I took my prom photos!

  • @Timithos
    @Timithos Год назад +4

    I didn't know about the 8 flags, nor the Pippi Longstockings house. It's nice to know new things about my community.
    Amelia Island is also a popular place for international petanque competitions.

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад +1

      Always something new to discover. Thanks for the heads up. Does that event bring in a ton of people doing the week?

    • @Timithos
      @Timithos Год назад +1

      @@TheDetourDuo There is a weekly tournament for fun that attracts foreign tourists and I assume out of town players - not too many spectators. I hear some petanque players of course play all week with each other.

  • @DI-Trader
    @DI-Trader Год назад +2

    This was very good. Heading there in November.

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад

      Nice. Hope you have as good of a time as we did!

  • @madmob5060
    @madmob5060 Год назад +5

    The history of this place is much much more deeper… you would be surprised what really goes on here

    • @Timithos
      @Timithos Год назад +2

      Not for long... we're praying the deep state out.

  • @Matthew78974
    @Matthew78974 Год назад +3

    I love this place I have a condo next to the Rits

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад +1

      Sounds like a dream. We wouldn't mind living there at all

  • @ChristopherLewis-tg1lx
    @ChristopherLewis-tg1lx 10 месяцев назад

    You guys did an awesome job with this video!! Amelia island is one of the most beautiful places in the South, it really is a hidden gem. My wife and I have been to a lot of the places you guys went to and had just as much fun as you guys. If you get a chance go to Hola Coffee shop, it is one block off of the main downtown area.

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  10 месяцев назад

      It really is a gem. Hola Coffee Shop. Thanks for the recommendation. I actually think we walked past that one.

  • @F0CAL0R5
    @F0CAL0R5 5 месяцев назад

    i looovve amelia island!! but the downside is that during august it’s tropical storms!! :( but u guys are so underrated! i’m gonna subscribe:D

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for subbing!! Yeah. That goes for pretty much all of Florida and the surrounding areas. Tropical storms get pretty intense down here.

  • @86dmo
    @86dmo 6 месяцев назад +1

    Nice! Next beach trip!

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  6 месяцев назад

      Have fun. It's a lovely place

  • @kennethsanders1694
    @kennethsanders1694 9 месяцев назад

    My wife and I are headed to Amelia next week! Thanks for the tips and the fort,boneyard and food ideas. Didn’t need to know about the lactose issue! 😄. Thank you!

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  9 месяцев назад

      Hope you have a great time. Never been afraid to share 😅

  • @RS-wl9ve
    @RS-wl9ve 10 месяцев назад +3

    I'm coming to this party a bit late, but I'm glad you enjoyed our island!
    I will add it's a dog loving community.
    Most of the people are very friendly. Because the island is so small, asking for directions may end with you following a stranger's car to your destination. I know I've done that a few times. Sometimes it's faster to go there than explain how.
    The restaurants are great. With so many places serving excellent fare, new places are pretty much forced to step up or go broke.
    There are three thrift stores on the island, so bargain hunting can be a blast. For the best prices, go to Cats Angels on 8th St. It's close to downtown.
    Be sure to visit Bosque Bello Cemetery. The older part of the cemetery is to your right about a quarter mile from the entrance. Take your camera a do a lot of clicking. Even in broad daylight you might catch something to show to your ghost living friends!

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  10 месяцев назад +1

      Never too late to join the party. Thanks for all these recommendations. I've said before I know I'm captured a ghost on one of these video clips before. One day when I sort though all my footage I bet I'll find one

  • @ritzcarlson
    @ritzcarlson 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this. Great video! You guys seem awesome. We will follow your channel.

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  10 месяцев назад

      That's Awesome! Thank you for subbing! Hope you have fun in Amelia Island.

  • @maxmiami3053
    @maxmiami3053 7 месяцев назад

    thanks for the video, was thinking of checking this out !

  • @karmasutra4774
    @karmasutra4774 8 месяцев назад

    Great editing and filming style

  • @foroom8520
    @foroom8520 Год назад

    Loves the video! Thank you

  • @thetoothfixer8509
    @thetoothfixer8509 Год назад

    Y’all are hilarious! Love the video

  • @lelisharios1866
    @lelisharios1866 Год назад

    Hubby and I are headed there for his bday week his month….this vid really helped. Thnk you

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад

      Have fun! Glad it was helpful

    • @lelisharios1866
      @lelisharios1866 Год назад

      I keep thinking we in June. We headed down in a few weeks

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад

      @@lelisharios1866 haha I've been like that too. Time is flying by this year

  • @otownslinky
    @otownslinky Год назад

    heading out there this weekend, otown in the house ---- pippi gang

  • @frankgiuliano380
    @frankgiuliano380 Год назад +2

    WE live on Amelia Island - and it is heaven. We have the best Kayaking, boating, fishing in the entire State. In fact we have the only Sate Park that is a fishing pier - Overlooking the Nassau Sound , which is the most beautiful view to the ocean in the South East US. The weather is amazing 12 months a year. but most of all, this is a real working Island.. not the typical tourist beach town. No Tacky stores here! - Real Southern architecture and amazing residents. No chain Restaurants.. all just great food..Shrimp is plentiful here as is local fish such as Pompano, Spotted Sea Bass, Whiting and flounder. Amelia Island has the largest salt water marsh system in the United States, and the sub-Tropical Vegetation will be with you forever. The Live Oaks and Spanish Moss habitat is also the largest in The Country along with coastal Georgia. Our Maritime forest is protected and unique to East coast Florida. You MUST kayak the Sal Marshes while here, and also visit Amelia Island State Park, and Big Talbot and Little Talbot State parks which are our sister Island to our south.

  • @alexandergarza1110
    @alexandergarza1110 Год назад +1

    Awesome video! Thank you for sharing. Will definitely look into some of these spots on my upcoming trip to Amelia Island 😎

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад

      Awesome! Thanks for watching. I hope your trip is as amazing as ours was

  • @4lives2fill
    @4lives2fill Год назад +1

    Adding to our travel list! BEAUTIFUL 😍

  • @chrisgordon8505
    @chrisgordon8505 Год назад +1

    I love fort clinch I rp in there so much

  • @chrisgordon8505
    @chrisgordon8505 Год назад

    Yes I love climbing trees at boneyard beach

  • @telluridelover2417
    @telluridelover2417 Год назад +2

    We live here!!

  • @lilliemiller8511
    @lilliemiller8511 Год назад +2

    It is such a cute and cheap island tho I live ab 10 mins from there. It’s so beautiful!! It’s my personal favorite place to go to out here

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад

      Absolutely gorgeous there and everyone we met was super nice.

  • @lafl333
    @lafl333 5 месяцев назад

    What do you guys do for work?

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  5 месяцев назад +1

      this. lol few odd jobs here and there

  • @madeline-xw9mm
    @madeline-xw9mm 4 месяца назад +1

    IM IN THIS VIDEO! 4:29

  • @chrisverni8437
    @chrisverni8437 11 месяцев назад

    What’s the song you’re playing during the fort visit?

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  11 месяцев назад +1

      It's called "Kickin' da Leaves" by Judah & The Lion

  • @chrisgordon8505
    @chrisgordon8505 Год назад

    Go to walkers landing and some other parks in Omni go to the Marsha and the book store downtown the best walking areas and shops are in the omni

  • @Osobear14
    @Osobear14 Год назад +1

    Great video, I just got into drone flying, do you know of any apps I can download where they can tell me if the place I’m flying allows drones or not? Thank you

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад +1

      The app I use the most before flying if called B4Ufly. It was created by the FAA so it's trustworthy. Any area that is restricted, like airports. The drone itself will tell you and if it lets you take off you'll get warnings. On top of that it's just having a flight plan before you fly included knowing what may restrict you beforehand

    • @Osobear14
      @Osobear14 Год назад

      @@TheDetourDuo thank you brother!!! Btw me and my fiancée just watched you guys videos for the first time , y’all are amazing, she said she wishes we could all hang out lol, keep up the good work

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад

      @@Osobear14 Best of luck. take some of the free courses for drone pilots even if you don't plan on getting a Part 107. Good information to have in your pocket in case someone questions you about flying.

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад +1

      ​ @Osobear14 that's awesome! Where are ya'll based? We won't be back in the states for some time, but we're always down to make new friends

    • @Osobear14
      @Osobear14 Год назад

      @@TheDetourDuo we are from Atlanta, GA. Maybe we can run into you guys on a trip one day, dinner on me. Have a safe trip brother

  • @PetitePalateBaby
    @PetitePalateBaby Месяц назад

    you guys are adorable :)

  • @Fishin.whith.Easton
    @Fishin.whith.Easton Год назад +1

    I live on the island downtown is such a fun place. You should go to the new mini golf downtown.😂😂

  • @guymanmansir4944
    @guymanmansir4944 Год назад

    My mom got to talk to the actor of pippy longstocking while they were live on set

  • @anderson2828
    @anderson2828 Год назад +1

    omg you look like lindsey lohan in her younger days !

  • @bellyrogers904
    @bellyrogers904 Год назад

    i live there!!

  • @chrisgordon8505
    @chrisgordon8505 Год назад

    Go to fantastic fudge best ice cream in the world

  • @MikeGameOver
    @MikeGameOver Год назад

    I live downtown. Talk to locals? You did not hit the iconic spots, things to do, places to see. The only thing famous about the PIRATES PUNCH, is the hangover. Overall, Strange options while here.

  • @SP6QKX
    @SP6QKX Год назад

  • @timg6176
    @timg6176 5 месяцев назад

    Ah yes Amelia Island.. very similar to Jekyll Island. A 33rd degree elite run place. Be careful who you disrespect there.

  • @curtissande1778
    @curtissande1778 Год назад +3

    I live here and love it

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад

      Don't blame you. There's a lot to love

  • @ralphmarquez9548
    @ralphmarquez9548 Год назад +1

    Sounds like a boring place 😴

    • @TheDetourDuo
      @TheDetourDuo  Год назад +1

      If it's not for you, it's not for you 🤷🏾‍♂️