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Where Love Stories are Still Written

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.
Where Love Stories are Still Written
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.
Carriage ride through the nation’ s oldest city
DIVINE DINING
Florida’ s Historic Coast is a foodie’ s paradise. An intimate dinner at Michael’ s with its adventurous menu and extensive wine collection is a dining experience to remember. Japanese-themed Lotus Noodle Bar offers an intimate, unique dining experience for a special night out. Feast under the stars along the beach or riverside. Explore the many cultures that are part of the destination’ s history with Spanish, Cuban, Greek, Italian, French or American cuisine.
BED & BREAKFAST INNS
What could be more romantic than staying at a historic bed-and-breakfast inn? Enjoy well-appointed rooms, rare antiques, in-room spas, freshly made gourmet breakfasts and a friendly innkeeper ready to accommodate any request.
LUXURY RETREATS
Take in the breathtaking ocean view and spectacular sunrise from your private balcony or patio at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Savor a gourmet meal and a beautiful view at Vernon’ s in the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa. If you love the beach, there’ s no better place to soak it in than at the Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort.
Picturesque drive along Magnolia Avenue
Waterfront dining at Cap’ s on the Water
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 handin-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 you’ ll feel like you’ re in Europe as you dine on classic Italian, Spanish and Greek cuisine.
WINE & CHOCOLATE
Choose from a selection of bold and refreshing Florida wines at the San Sebastian Winery. Then sample the succulent handcrafted chocolates at Claude’ s Chocolate.
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