Historic Inns, Dining, and Natural Beauty Await In St. Augustine, Florida
Melody Schubert
March 31, 2007
When planning a vacation we often look for a destination with a history. There's something romantic about walking the streets of an old town, where historic treasures await around every corner. Historic St. Augustine, Florida is such a place, where you'll find savory dining and beautiful and cozy Inns, and Southern hospitality.
The SeaClusion Escape
For the perfect getaway for boaters and wanna-be boaters St. Augustine is a great destinations. From May thru September, St Augustine features a special promotions, which have included a trip aboard the Sea-Clusion that presents a unique "Bed and Boat" experience, an extraordinary destination for a private romantic getaway. Comfortable accommodations overlook the famous Bridge of Lions and Old City to the starboard, which is permanently moored at the St. Augustine Marina in the scenic Matanzas Bay which leads to the Atlantic Ocean.
From the SeaClusion, walk to the heart of the oldest part of the City. Navigate the narrow brick-paved streets that offer charming restaurants, shops, a multitude of art galleries, museums, historic sites, entertainment, special events and year round activities. A short drive over the Bridge of Lions takes you to Anastasia Island (one of Florida´s barrier islands along the Atlantic coastline).Here guests discover one of Florida´s quaint seaside communities with 14 miles of wide sand, gentle waves, and dunes of sea oats.
SeaClusion is a comfy home-away-from-home. Below deck, teak paneling and built-ins dominate the marine decor. The main cabin galley has sink, refrigerator, ice maker, microwave, and coffee maker. The adjacent lounge area has upholstered seating, dining area, cable TV and portable stereo CD player.
Sitting on the wide deck and bridge, the Matanzas Bay sparkles in the sunshine while visits from bottlenose dolphins frequently dance around you. Whether watching the sunrise over the St. Augustine Lighthouse or marveling as the sun sets over the ancient city skyline, the SeaClusion is the only bedroom on the water that will melt your heart. Turn out the lights and make a wish on the vast galaxy of stars and listen to the secrets of 400 years of history!
Dining In St. Augustine
From the annual festivals to the seaside, there´s plenty to explore and several wonderful restaurants to visit in this beautiful city. For a romantic evening out we suggest:
Opus 39 is located at 39 Cordova St in St. Augustine, FL. For reservations call (904) 824-0402 or visit http://www.opus39.com/.
Opus 39 is owned by Michael and Christine McMillan, who also own fellow St. Augustine restaurant The Tasting Room, Wine and Tapas along with Opus 39´s General Manager Michael Lugo. The Tasting Room, Wine and Tapas is situated in the charming historic district of St. Augustine, just blocks from Opus 39.
Also located in Historic St. Augustine is Zhanra´s, a "tapas-style" restaurant where guests can enjoy the eclectic combination of culinary arts and visual arts in one casual, yet contemporary space. Zhanra´s will feature three distinct areas with ability to seat more than a 150 guests, including Sydney´s Cigar Bar, the display kitchen and the distinct dining room.
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Plan Your Escape To St. Augustine
With so much to see and romance in the air it is easy to see why St Augustine is a popular destination for a relaxing getaway any time of the year.
For events and St Augustine area attractions go online to the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation website: VISIT FLORIDA at VISIT FLORIDA
Another wonderful site online where you can find information on great getaways in St Augustine is Leigh Cort Publicity .
Find more attractions, entertainment, and travel destinations by visiting USA
Travel Magazine's Online Edition at
www.usatravelmagazine.com, or visit their Mobile Edition at http://www.mobile.usatravelmagazine.com/index.htm.
The SeaClusion Escape
For the perfect getaway for boaters and wanna-be boaters St. Augustine is a great destinations. From May thru September, St Augustine features a special promotions, which have included a trip aboard the Sea-Clusion that presents a unique "Bed and Boat" experience, an extraordinary destination for a private romantic getaway. Comfortable accommodations overlook the famous Bridge of Lions and Old City to the starboard, which is permanently moored at the St. Augustine Marina in the scenic Matanzas Bay which leads to the Atlantic Ocean.
From the SeaClusion, walk to the heart of the oldest part of the City. Navigate the narrow brick-paved streets that offer charming restaurants, shops, a multitude of art galleries, museums, historic sites, entertainment, special events and year round activities. A short drive over the Bridge of Lions takes you to Anastasia Island (one of Florida´s barrier islands along the Atlantic coastline).Here guests discover one of Florida´s quaint seaside communities with 14 miles of wide sand, gentle waves, and dunes of sea oats.
SeaClusion is a comfy home-away-from-home. Below deck, teak paneling and built-ins dominate the marine decor. The main cabin galley has sink, refrigerator, ice maker, microwave, and coffee maker. The adjacent lounge area has upholstered seating, dining area, cable TV and portable stereo CD player.
Sitting on the wide deck and bridge, the Matanzas Bay sparkles in the sunshine while visits from bottlenose dolphins frequently dance around you. Whether watching the sunrise over the St. Augustine Lighthouse or marveling as the sun sets over the ancient city skyline, the SeaClusion is the only bedroom on the water that will melt your heart. Turn out the lights and make a wish on the vast galaxy of stars and listen to the secrets of 400 years of history!
Dining In St. Augustine
From the annual festivals to the seaside, there´s plenty to explore and several wonderful restaurants to visit in this beautiful city. For a romantic evening out we suggest:
Opus 39 is located at 39 Cordova St in St. Augustine, FL. For reservations call (904) 824-0402 or visit http://www.opus39.com/.
Opus 39 is owned by Michael and Christine McMillan, who also own fellow St. Augustine restaurant The Tasting Room, Wine and Tapas along with Opus 39´s General Manager Michael Lugo. The Tasting Room, Wine and Tapas is situated in the charming historic district of St. Augustine, just blocks from Opus 39.
Also located in Historic St. Augustine is Zhanra´s, a "tapas-style" restaurant where guests can enjoy the eclectic combination of culinary arts and visual arts in one casual, yet contemporary space. Zhanra´s will feature three distinct areas with ability to seat more than a 150 guests, including Sydney´s Cigar Bar, the display kitchen and the distinct dining room.
Read More About Dining In Florida…
Plan Your Escape To St. Augustine
With so much to see and romance in the air it is easy to see why St Augustine is a popular destination for a relaxing getaway any time of the year.
For events and St Augustine area attractions go online to the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation website: VISIT FLORIDA at VISIT FLORIDA
Another wonderful site online where you can find information on great getaways in St Augustine is Leigh Cort Publicity .
Find more attractions, entertainment, and travel destinations by visiting USA
Travel Magazine's Online Edition at
www.usatravelmagazine.com, or visit their Mobile Edition at http://www.mobile.usatravelmagazine.com/index.htm.