Put this Florida island town on your bucket list stat.

It’s called the Isle of Eight Flags.

These days, though, things move at a decidedly slower, morefamily-friendlypace in the little beach town.

Fernandina Beach Florida

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Here are eight reasons to head to Fernandina Beach, Florida, for your next vacation.

Downtown is home to a 52-block historic district that’s dotted with Victorian-era mansions.

With nearly every month comes anotherfestival to enjoy.

Cumberland Island, Georgia

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Try the Pirate’s Punch, a secret recipe that may just give you sea legs.

Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island

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