Saint Augustine Travel Forum

There a alittle shop that I think starts with a c..maybe cigar or something..It has a cologne that im looking for called royal violets made by Augstin Reyes .., the shop has a spanish name im sure..it looks like ci something..The cologne is cuban..Do you have any idea what the name of that shop is?It looks like its in one of those old houses...thanks

What buses do go to St Augustine from Jacksonville and from where?

I went to St Augustine 2 months ago and stopped by a genealogy store on a believe St George St (in historic downtown). I bought a stein with my family crest and was to have it mailed to me. Well ive lost the recipe and havent recieved my abit pricey glass. I am looking for the name of the store or a phone number.. Any help??

I know this is a shot in the dark, but I was in a shop on St. George street recently and I need the name/number for it. This is all I remember: Its on the right (maybe 1/3 of the way in -?) as you enter from Cathedral Pl. Its a gift shop, where I bought a small "hippie" bag and I remember there being other novelty bags. 1 or 2 stores down (on the same side and down a hallway) was tiny cigar shop and a new age magic shop. There was a bench near the entrance.
If anyone knows the name of this gift shop I will be forever indebted. I'm kicking myself for not buying a particular item....
Thanks a ton!

Hello VT members. I want your advice on a driving route. Our family is driving down I-95 from PA and will spend a day and overnight Friday in St Augustine. We will end up in Orlando to check in Saturday night.

Is it a good idea to take 1A down to Daytona Beach then get I-4 over to Orlando. I am sure it will take twice as long as I95 but thought it would be scenic and memorable. Maybe stopping along way to walk out on beach if possible.

Specifically, will I have to pay tolls to get down to Daytona at bridges and State Parks? How many?

Should I do it?

Jim

Where is the location-(address)of the first Historic Catholic Church built by the Spanish ?

What is the name of this Church?

I went to St George Street many many year ago. I am returning next week and would like to know if the shop with all the Irish merchandise is still there and what the name of the shop is.

thanks.....Pat

HI! We go to St. Augustine usually once or twice a year. We just came back from a wonderful trip in September. We are planning another trip christmas week. We were wondering if there are any good restaurants open on christmas. We are staying at the St. George Inn on St. George St. and will have a car.

Melissa

It sounds like the structure that is sitting is from the 1700s. Is there anything left of the 1575 home? There is a home in Maine, the John Bray House, that was built in 1662.

I visited St. Georges Street in St. Augustine last week and regret not buying a couple of purses that I saw. The shop was full of all kinds of purses, but the owner had a large inventory of Mary Frances purses. Does anybody know the name of the shop and how I can get in touch?

My wife and I are planning to visit the St. Aug area this weekend (Aug 10-12). Can anyone recommend a Down to Earth Bar or Club where anything goes and living on the edge is acceptable and not frowned upon. We are in our late 30's mid 40's couple. Not much into the disco or dancing scene. A place that offers good music, crowd and atmosphere is prefered. Thanks in advace.

Who and Where was the lions made at? When the Lions where made did they not put ears on them, and when they requested the person to return to put ears on the Lions the person already passed away, is this true?

Thank You

Sean Barrett

I have heard that there is a monthly night tour of the St. Augustine Lighthouse.
Could you let me know the schedule , details, cost, etc.?
Thank You ,
Roy Lowe

Is St. Augustine a dog friendly town? We like to walk around with our dogs.

Hello travelling friends,
We're heading to Orlando in December and are thinking of visiting St. Augustine while we're down. We're undecided as to how long to stay. It would be 4 adults and 2 young (under 4) children. Normally I wouldn't hesitate to stay for a weekend, but with the kids, I'm not sure if we should just make it a day trip. So my question is: can it be done without rushing in one day? Or is it best to stay the night? Also, from what I've read here and elsewhere, I get the impression that all the tourist attractions are within walking distance, is this correct? Im sure I'll have more questions...thanks for any advice!

Hello everyone,

I'm considering a trip to St. Augustine, based on a friend telling me how pretty it is, and also that it's not just a 'beach town' (Important, since I want to go to the beach, but I want to do other things as well.

I'm a woman, traveling alone, and I don't drive, but I was told that the trolly goes alot of places, including to the beach, and there are things to see and do in St. Augustine itself.

My questions are...I'm considering the Holiday Inn Downtown Historic District. It has a pool, and it is supposed to be centrally located, anyone have any ideas on it? Do they have a contienetal breakfast?

the other is I'm wondering what else is around to see and do for someone traveling alone? Is there evening enternatinment, or do they just roll up the sidewalks?

Any ideas are appreciated.

Thankyou,
Fyre

We are staying at Grande Villas at golf world outside of St. Augustine but the courses there seem very expensive. Anyone have any recommendations for a reasonably priced public course?

Hi!
My original plans for a January trip to Florida have had to be scrapped. Now I'm considering the possibility of St. Augustine. So far I've been able to find lots of info on places of historical interest (which is good) but none at all on any nature preserves, hiking areas, or good places for birding & general nature watching.
Also, can anyone give me a feel for how "busy-busy" the place is? I'm looking for sun, fresh air, nature & quiet.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!!!!
Hwesta

CA became too expensive and crowded.We are planning to move to Florida.Saint Augustine looks like a nice place to raise a family.Is it?Planning to visit soon,but also yearning for information!Would love to hear your opinion,experiences,suggestions,anything.Thanks.

Hi

We're planning a trip to St. Augustine and was wondering if anyone had any hotel suggestions.

I'm just starting my research, so any info would be great.

Thanks

a freind and i are going to be in st.augustine the weekend of may22,2004 we are looking for nightclubs with a relaxed setting preferably an outdoor open breeze live band kinda of a place does anyone know where we could go

I just wanted to know if there is anything that I should really try to see while I am here for the weekend...Are there any light houses and is there anything esle that I really need to see! Anything romantic to do? Any little shops....any recommendations will help! Thank you so much!

Are there any good dive spots, either accessable by beach or by boat, in the St. Augustine FL area?