Camino Island Getaway

Enter for a chance to win a book club vacation to Amelia Island.

John Grisham was inspired to write his #1 bestselling beach escape, Camino Island, while on vacation on Amelia Island. Many of the settings in the book are inspired by real-life places in this charming coastal Florida town. Now, you and 3 friends have the opportunity to visit the destination that inspired it all and step beyond the pages of the Camino Island series.

About Amelia Island, Florida

A storybook escape waiting to be explored, Amelia Island is Northeast Florida’s coastal treasure—where history, charm, and natural beauty come together like the perfect plot. Stroll long, picturesque beaches, discover hidden gems in a captivating downtown district, and immerse yourself in the island’s rich literary and maritime history. Home to Fernandina Beach, once a bustling Victorian seaport and now a vibrant hub of shops, eateries, and historic inns, Amelia Island offers a setting straight out of a novel. Whether you’re seeking a quiet retreat to get lost in a good book or an adventure worth writing about, your next chapter begins here. Forget the everyday getaway; come write your own story on Amelia Island.

For visitor information and trip planning, visit AmeliaIsland.com.

The Prize

A Vacation for 4 People to Amelia Island, Florida, including:

Camino Ghosts by John Grisham
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Camino Ghosts

**Signed Copies**

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Escape to Camino Island, where bookseller Bruce Cable and novelist Mercer Mann always manage to find trouble in paradise.

Don’t miss Framed, John Grisham’s first work of nonfiction since The Innocent Man!

Mercer Mann, a popular writer from Camino Island, is back on the beach, marrying...

Downtown Amelia Island
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Flights + Car Rental

Round-trip coach class air transportation for four (4) people from a major commercial airport near winner’s home (as determined by VISIT FLORIDA in its sole discretion) to Jacksonville International Airport, and a 3-day full-size rental car.

Only valid in the Continental U.S.

The Fairbanks House
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Bed & Breakfast Stay

2-night stay at Fairbanks House for 4 guests

John Grisham drew inspiration for a fictionalized version (aptly called, “Marchbanks House”) of this charming property in Camino Island. Fairbanks House is an adult-focused upscale inn offering attentive hospitality to romantics, ladies groups, vacationers and weary travelers.

(Blackout Dates include: May 2-4, 2025 December 11-14, 2025  Thanksgiving New Years)

River Cruise
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Amelia Island experiences

Set sail with 4 tickets for an Amelia River Cruise, where breathtaking waterfront views bring the island’s storied past to life.

Stroll through the charming streets of Fernandina Beach, where $200 in gift cards will let you dine at beloved local restaurants and explore unique shops.

To complete your getaway, you’ll receive a collection of Amelia Island guides and keepsakes, ensuring your visit is as memorable as the stories that inspired it.

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