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How to Spend a Day in St Augustine
We spent the first full day of our Florida trip in St Augustine, the oldest continuously occupied city in the United States. Let me start off by saying that one day is not enough time to see all the great things this city has to offer. Here are some suggestions based on everything we did on our busy day in St Augustine. A little History Lesson I had always thought Jamestown (occupied by the early pilgrim settlers) was the first city. Although Jamestown is noted as the first English settlement, it wasn’t established until 1607. St. Augustine was founded by the Spaniards in 1565 after Spanish explorer Don Pedro Menendez…
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Quick Bites in St Augustine
Our St Augustine itinerary was packed full, so rather than using valuable time sitting down for a big meal, we opted to try several popular stops for quick bites all around the downtown historic district. There were so many options, it was really hard to chose. We strolled up and down St George Street twice before we finally made up our minds! Luckily everything was an enjoyable 10 minute walk near the Colonial Quarter. 24 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FL 32084 There are five Australian themed Kookaurra locations in St Augustine, but the original location is extra great because it’s located right next to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. It…
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Visit the Lilly Pulitzer Flagship Store on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach
Lilly Pulitzer is synonymous with Palm Beach style, so I couldn’t pass up a trip to visit the Lilly Pulitzer flagship store while we were in Palm Beach… When in Rome and all that. A Look Inside the Lilly Pulitzer Flagship Store How it Started Lilly Pulitzer was an American Fashion designer who created the iconic shift dress in the late 1950s. It all started when Lilly worked at a juice stand and wanted to wear something colorful that would hide the fruit stains. She began selling more dresses than juice, so she decided to open up her own boutique and the rest is history. Her popular resort wear has…
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Five Great Reasons to Visit Castillo de San Marcos
Castillo de San Marcos is an old historic Spanish located in the heart of St Augustine’s Historic District. As a result, it’s one of the top places to visit in St Augustine. This fort is a National Monument, therefore admission is free with an America the Beautiful National Parks Pass. If you don’t have a pass, admission is $15 for adults. Admission is also free during the St Augustine History Festival in May. Here are five reasons to visit Castillo de San Marcos, in no particular order: 1. Admire the Architecture of the Oldest Fort in the US The Castillo de San Marco was built by the Spaniards to defend…
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How To Plan A Trip To Antelope Canyon
A trip to see Antelope Canyon is a bucket list destination for many adventurous travelers. In fact, Antelope Canyon sees over a million visitors every year. In this article I will share our experience and offer suggestions on how you can plan a trip to this underground wonderland. If Antelope Canyon is on Your Bucket List, Here is Everything You Need to Know to Plan Your Trip What is Antelope Canyon? Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon located on the Navajo reservation near Page, Arizona. The colorful sandstone walls are located under ground and are shaped by water and wind erosion. There are several slot canyons in the area. They…
