OUR TAKE ON SAINT AUGUSTINE
A rich history and beautiful landscape along with being the nation’s oldest city make St. Augustine, Florida an exciting place to spend your next vacation. St. Augustine is located between Central East and North east Florida, within a short distance of the Daytona, Jacksonville and Orlando airports, making travel to this ancient city a breeze. Immerse yourself in the wonders this old city has to offer, take a trip down memory lane visiting the important historical sites that give St. Augustine its charming old world character. We suggest visiting the Lightner Museum, home to a unique collection of items from shrunken heads to stained glass, or see the watchtower at Fort Matanza’s, and don’t forget to see the Castillo de San Marcos, a monument representing the early Spanish rule of St. Augustine. If history doesn’t excite you, St. Augustine has plenty of other attractions that will. Play a round of mini-golf at the Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf, or for a bird’s eye view of St. Augustine, take a helicopter ride over the old city. If all the excitement has you craving a day of relaxation, spend the day at one of the areas white sandy beaches.
St. Augustine can make you feel right at home in one of their many options in accommodations. For a romantic weekend for two, we suggest checking into one St. Augustine’s historic bed & breakfasts, try the Victorian House or the Carriage Way Bed & Breakfast. Book a family stay at the Ocean Blue Motel or have a truly historic experience at the majestic landmark hotel, Casa Monica, built in 1888. Dining is never dull in St. Augustine, Florida. If your next vacation calls for history, sun and fun, look no further than St. Augustine, Florida, where it all comes to life.
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LODGING
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Casa Monica Hotel, A Kessler Hotel
"rooms were immaculate with a wonderful turn down service" - a user of Travelocity.com
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Casa De Solana
"casually chat with a few of the other guests while enjoying wonderful appetizers and a selection of national and local wines" - a user of TripAdvisor
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Holiday Inn Hotel And Suites St Augustine Historic Dist.
"downtown had to only walk one block to catch the sightseeing tram to all points of interest" - a user of Travelocity.com
THINGS TO DO
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St. Augustine Alligator Farm
"Myself, husband and two girls 8 and 11 visited the Alligator Farm this past week and enjoyed the two and a half hours we were there. It is a small, very nicely maintained park with…" - a user of TripAdvisor
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Fort Matanzas
"Educational, convenient, economical, beautiful, scenic, fun, historical." - a user of Yelp
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Grande Villas at World Golf Village
"clean rooms best guest services and excellent programs for children" - a user of Yahoo! Travel
