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| St. AugustineLighthouse |
Whether it's a 150-year old
lighthouse, Native American Indian Village, the oldest street circa 1565, spooky ghosts
and gravestones, a battleground or Civil Rights Movement story - history comes alive in St.
Augustine like nowhere else in America.
Re-enactors firing the cannon
at Fort Matanzas |
Sprinkle St. Augustine with
historic architectural landmarks that have evolved over the centuries into bed &
breakfast inns and boutique hotels – and you get a vacation filled with adventure,
exploration, passionate people bringing history to life and personalized luxurious
comfort!
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Ancient brick-pave Aviles
Street |
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| Breakfast for Two at
Inn on Charlotte |
With prominent positioning on
the Matanzas River Bayfront and along scenic brick-paved streets, the 6 Inns of Elegance
share a common bond for distinctive accommodations with picturesque settings,
complimentary full breakfast that pairs perfectly with their outstanding rooms, decor and
V.I.P. attentive service. They're a luxurious home-away-from-home, giving guests a
safe haven at the end of a fun-filled day ‘on the town'.
Unforgettable pampering
at the St. Francis Inn
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 Casablanca Inn's Tini
Martini Bar for Jazz and Nightlife |
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Castillo de San Marcos |
St.
Augustine is a
walking city where the narrow streets and thoroughfares intertwine to form a navigable
destination that's easy to understand even after your first day's adventures.
Daily you see families enjoying picnics on the lawn of the Castillo de
San Marcos (The
Fort circa 1565), lovers strolling hand-in-hand and artists carrying their easels to every
corner of this charming intimate City. More than 200 restaurants, shops, galleries,
boating adventures and attractions are at your fingertips. The hardest decision of your
vacation is to decide WHAT you want to do.
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Old Town Trolley Tours at the
Old Jail |
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The fine art of
cuisine with Chef
Jean-Stephane Poinard @ Bistro
de Leon |
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Flagler Collage was
the Grand Ponce de Leon Hotel
(circa 1888) |
The 6 Inns of Elegance bring a
touch of class to the ‘ancient city' today. They're all a testament to the
timelessness of beautiful homes that now open their doors to travelers who are searching
for a unique experience. Tracing the history of each one brings into view the diverse eras
that comprise the true meaning of heritage travel and gracious service:
The Bayfront Marin – a romantic, beautifully
appointed Victorian featuring 15 grand bedrooms and the waterfront circa 1788
Westcott House – One of
the ‘5 Best Bed & Breakfast Inns in Northeast Florida' where the bay's
breezes charm guests in 16 exquisite bedrooms circa 1880's
Casablanca Inn – a
graceful 20-room luxe Mediterranean revival beauty on the National Register of Historic
Places that includes the ‘Secret Garden' and Tini Martini Bar circa 1914
Casa de Solana – there's
an air of Spanish/English mystery from the moment you enter its lusciously landscaped
walled courtyard or one of 10 spacious suites circa 1821
Inn on Charlotte – a plush home lovingly
restored to reflect its original grandeur with 8 rooms named after famous people who
influenced the history of St. Augustine circa 1918
St. Francis Inn – the perfect pairing of old
world charm & modern comforts with 17 bedrooms, private courtyard and pool –
including a beach house for added fun - circa 1791
Romantic Westcott House with a Bayfront
Breeze
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Romantic Westcott House with a Bayfront
Breeze
Casa de Solana's spacious
Montejurra Suite
Whether you're eating in an open air
courtyard, on a verandah listening to bluegrass music, arguing over the best southern bbq
or stepping into a French bistro for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late night desserts, St.
Augustine is a multi-cultural dining mecca. From any of the Inns it's a snap to
‘fall into a yummy place' without planning ahead, although the anticipation of a
Croque Monsieur for lunch with warm Tarte Tatin for dessert could steal anyone's
heart. Chef Jean-Stephane Poinard has brought his true French joie de vivre in food
and ambience to St. Augustine and is turning heads. The mouthwatering possibilities
of the City are extensive and very affordable. It's not just fried shrimp and
hushpuppies anymore.
Relaxation and exploration go hand in hand in
this charming village by the sea. Pack your sandals, camera and appetite for history. You'll
step back in time with a passport to adventure!
P.S. The sweetest ending is found at Claude's
Chocolate where bon bons take on a life of their own. Be adventurous and slowly bite
into a passionfruit heart that's a yummy hunter's delight – a
stunning full-bodied confection that's one of life's affordable luxuries. 
