Pros: A great deal of history, some charm and some must do attractions. Cons: A contrived city that seemed to be seasonal.
I am reviewing St. Augustine, Florida a city my husband and I visited for 2 days in January 2002. We were staying with my mom in Southern Florida and had never been to St. Augustine. We went not just to enjoy the sites but to see if it is a...
Pros: great city to see, people friendly Cons: none
St. Augustine Florida is one of the most Romantic places to visit. We had the opportunity to go again since this review and I am still in love with the place! It's a great place for the honeymooners!!!
Pros: Great historic town with beaches, golf courses, great food, and plenty to see and do... Cons: Expensive, crowded...
Mention "Florida vacations" these days, and most folks immediately think "Disney". There's more to Florida though than long lines at overpriced and overhyped theme parks. There's also cosmopolitan sophistication with a Latin flair down in Miami, there's ...
Pros: Interesting history, friendly people Cons: expensive, "touristy"
When the US Airways e-savers showed a flight to Jacksonville, FL over the MLK holiday, we hopped on the chance to leave the frigid January temperatures that had descended on the Carolinas.
Pros: Lots of ghosts, steeped with history, lizards, has more character than Orlando Cons: Why is it there is never enough time to see everything?
Living on the West Coast most of my life, St. Augustine was a well-kept secret from me. It never came to my attention before I received an alert for ghost books from Amazon, announcing the newly released book, O
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Pros: rich history and culture, varied sites, mixture of growth and preservation Cons: does not have the big city modern feel that some crave
I love my hometown, but there is one city in America that has captured my heart like no other, and it just happens to be the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine. As a native Floridian, I've visited the charming city of St. Augustine countless times over...
Pros: Great getaway, Old World charm, rich history, seafood, shopping fine restaurants Cons: Not enough time to see it all
Let it snow in NY. I’m headed for Paradise. Paradise is the oldest permanent settlement in the U.S. When the Pilgrims landed, St. Augustine already had a fort, church, hospital, a fish market, and 120 homes and shops.
Pros: It's a wonderful place! Cons: Some kids may not enjoy this as much as the adults do, and the various entrance prices can add up.
Living as close as I do to St. Augustine, I always find new places to explore every time I go down South for a visit. Here are just several of my discoveries:
Museum Theater
This is the primer to St. Augustine, offering a movie...
Pros: A chance to see the oldest city in the U.S. Cons: Lots of walking---hot & humid in summer months
If you ever visit Florida, make sure you include time in St. Augustine! This is a city full of charm, history, romance, good-eating, and all around shopping (from antiques, art, clothing boutiques, touristy stuff, you-name-it, including 2 humongous...
I spent four years living in St. Augustine, both in the historic district and out on the island. I loved living in this town, it is indescribably beautiful, and really cannot be compared with other Florida destinations, as St. Augustine is so...
Pros: A lot to do, not too expensive Cons: Don't go in the summer time
St. Augustine is a charming, historical, Spanish city close to Jacksonville, FL. There are a lot of attractions, as well as great shopping, and restaurants.
There is ample parking available near the visitor's center, which is located across...
Pros: The historical sites, and the city itself. Cons: It almost makes you want to leave home, and remain there.
There is a section of St. Augustine (the oldest city in the U.S.) that made me feel as if I had traveled back centuries ago in time. The old fort(17th Century Castillo de San Marcos) that rests by the water, had a presence all it's own. The first and...
First, a few words about St. Augustine. As is often typical of people who live near a big tourist attraction, I haven't quite gotten around to taking a whole day to appreciate it. I will say that it is a beautiful city, full both of gorgeous, imposing...
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