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ST. AUGUSTINE, PONTE VEDRA & THE BEACHES, FL
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St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches combines nearly 450 years of history, 42 miles of pristine beaches, world-class resorts, luxurious spas and Florida sunshine into a unique collection of exciting vacation experiences.
St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, has more than 60 historic sites and attractions, national monuments, architecturally rich churches and nearly 450 years of history for visitors to explore. Narrow, brick-paved streets lead to the soaring architecture of a bygone era while the massive fortress, Castillo de San Marcos, continues its 300-year guardianship of the town’s sun-sparkled bay. The city is lively with year-round events and activities that celebrate the city’s Spanish heritage. Dozens of festivals and events, plus historical re-enactments and nightly ghost tours, create excitement and family fun in one of America’s most unique and historic settings.
St. Augustine is ideal for a romantic getaway too. Couples can enjoy a moonlit carriage ride, visit an award-winning winery, share an inspiring moment atop the St. Augusitne Lighthouse and shop in numerous art galleries and antique shops. And when it comes to dining, the choices range from elegant dining overlooking beautiful Matanzas Bay to local seafood favorites with a Spanish flair.
Water sports are bountiful. Kayak the coastal salt marshes, fish aboard one of the many charter boats, catch a wave at one of the area’s hot surf spots, enjoy an adventure wind-surfing or kite surfing, or take a dip in the surf at Vilano and St. Augustine Beaches.
Walk along the secluded beach of Anastasia State Park that can yield a bounty of seashells, as well as lasting memories of dolphins frolicking just beyond the surf line and pelicans soaring above the surf.
Just up the coast from St. Augustine in Ponte Vedra Beach, where the old Spanish haciendas have given way to some of the nation’s most exquisite resorts, picturesque golf courses and luxurious award-winning spas await. Ponte Vedra Beach has become synonymous with elegance. It is home to the Sawgrass Marriott Resort and Spa and TPC Sawgrass featuring THE PLAYERS Stadium Course with its world famous 17th Hole. The AAA Five Diamond-awarded Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, and its sister resort the Lodge and Club at Ponte Vedra, symbolize the best in seaside luxury.
The World Golf Hall of Fame at World Golf Village houses interactive displays, historic artifacts, a special exhibit gallery, an IMAX Theater and the Hall of Fame itself, which honors the game’s greatest players and contributors. The World Golf Village has two championship courses, “Slammer and Squire,” named for Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen, and the “King and Bear,” the only course co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, and an 18-hole putting course, which makes this destination a true golfer’s paradise.
Best of all, the area’s wide array of accommodations, from elegant boutique hotels and bed and breakfast inns, to fashionable resorts and beachside condominiums, there is something to suit every need and budget. To find out more, go to www.Getaway4Florida.com or call the Visitors and Convention Bureau at 1-800-OLD-CITY (653-2489).
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