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Great Ways to Experience Romance
Carriage ride through the old city

Romance

Romance is a common theme of stories past and present on Florida ’ s Historic Coast . A popular destination for weddings , honeymoons and anniversary retreats , couples will find plenty of ways to set the mood and make lasting memories .

Great Ways to Experience Romance

Horse & Carriage Ride
Day or night , a leisurely horse and carriage tour through the nation ’ s oldest city is a cozy way to see the sights . Find a carriage along the bayfront in St . Augustine .
Gourmet Dining
Florida ’ s Historic Coast is a foodie ’ s paradise . And an intimate dinner at Michael ’ s Tasting Room with its adventurous menu and extensive wine collection is a dining experience to remember .
St . Augustine Lighthouse Tour by Moonlight
The breathtaking view from atop the St . Augustine Lighthouse – one of the most popular spots in the area for marriage proposals – is even more spectacular at night by the light of the moon . Sip champagne and snuggle beneath the stars .
Bed & Breakfast Inns
What could be more romantic than staying at a historic bed and breakfast inn ? Well-appointed rooms , rare antiques , in-room spas , freshly made gourmet breakfasts and a friendly innkeeper ready to accommodate any request .
Luxury Retreats
Sip coffee from your private balcony overlooking the AAA 5 Diamondrated Ponte Vedra Inn & Club . Relax in the award-winning spa . Enjoy a gourmet meal at Vernon ’ s in the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa with its gourmet cuisine and luxurious setting .
Picturesque drive along Magnolia Avenue
Stroll Hand-in-Hand on the Shore
The gentle sound of the waves , the fresh ocean air and the secluded , unspoiled beaches in Ponte Vedra and St . Augustine are peacefully enjoyed with a walk hand in hand along the shore .
Outdoor Dining
The oldest public street in the nation offers plenty of local sidewalk dining on Avilés in downtown St . Augustine . Sip a glass of wine along the red-brick street and enjoy cuisine with an Italian , Spanish , Greek or Americana air .
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A Sunset Sail
Toast the end of another spectacular day aboard the Schooner Freedom . Sail aboard the tall ship for a completely different view of St . Augustine ’ s historic district from the sea .
Wine & Chocolate
Sip a selection of bold and refreshing Florida wines at the San Sebastian Winery . Sample the succulent hand-crafted chocolates as you tour Whetstone ’ s Chocolate Factory .
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