Summer time Household Trip in St. Augustine, Florida

Summer time break
was a busy one for us, with getting ready my daughters for his or her new college and
working our companies, so we virtually did not get an opportunity to have a
summer time trip.

It isn’t like us not having a summer time household trip, so I made positive to
squeeze in a visit earlier than my ladies returned to highschool.

Planning this journey was final minute, and it looks like all our journeys
are that method as a result of our schedules.

The record of locations that had been within the working for our summer time journey was:

Lauren got here up with the thought of returning to
St. Augustine, FL, since we’ve not visited there for some time.  

St. Augustine
is the nation’s oldest metropolis (EST. 1565) that provides loads of eating,
specialty retailers, historic resorts, and award-winning inns, giving that Previous
World Attraction that vacationers love.

St. Augustine is a superb vacation spot for these trying to unwind whereas
having fun with the town’s historic structure, slim streets, and exquisite
bayfronts. This attractive metropolis could have you feeling such as you stepped foot in
Europe.

Throughout our final journey to
St. Augustine in 2018, we stayed on the
Renaissance Resort at The World Golf Village. 

For this journey, I wished to be on a seaside to take pleasure in some rest by the
ocean, so we stayed on
St. Augustine Seaside.

St. Augustine Seaside is a small metropolis on Anastasia Island identified for its vast,
Atlantic Ocean-facing seashores with miles of white-sand seaside and clear
water.  

The seaside features a beachfront park with volleyball courts and a
playground, a sea turtle nesting website, a nature path, and picnic areas,
making this seaside good for households.

Since lodging was restricted as a result of peak season, we managed to attain a
last-minute deal at
The Embassy Suites Hilton St. Augustine Seaside Oceanfront Resort.

Embassy Suites oceanfront resort is steps from the ocean shore, with balcony
views of St. Augustine Seaside. Downtown sights are solely 10 minutes away
from this resort, so it is handy to get to all of the
sights.  

The resort additionally provides water sports activities, family-friendly actions, cabanas,
and a poolside bar with a cantina. 

Every morning, Embassy Suites provides complimentary made-to-order breakfast,
a Starbucks within the foyer, an indoor bar, and a restaurant.

Our drive from Atlanta to St. Augustine was over six hours, and we arrived
very late within the night on the day of our check-in.

Because of the resort being bought out for the night time, we had been put into one of many
final rooms obtainable. Sadly, the room we had been positioned in was on the
first flooring, proper on prime of the parking storage, plus the view exterior the
balcony was of the courtyard once we wished the ocean view. 

Each points weren’t a giant deal; nevertheless, the lavatory was not properly
ventilated, so it had a lingering odor that would not go away. And the 2
Queen measurement beds appear to be the dimensions of a full measurement. So, Mr. M and I had been
very uncomfortable sleeping within the small mattress collectively.

One other unhealthy factor was the complimentary breakfast; not excellent. The meals
tastes bland and chilly. However that is the way it at all times is with Embassy Suites.
Nevertheless, the made-to-order omelet was first rate.

Not all was unhealthy with this Embassy Suites at St. Augustine; it is a
lovely, immaculate resort! It is among the best Embassy Suites I’ve ever
stayed in! Our room had comfortable, coastal tones that gave the house a pleasant
nautical contact.

Although we commonly stayed in condos throughout our travels, our suite at
Embassy was spacious for the 4 of us. The draw back was the mattress measurement and
one rest room. The toilet scenario may be solved by getting a connecting
room, however that is a costlier possibility I did not need to do.

The ocean panorama views on the resort will assist instantly put you in
enjoyable Zen as you step exterior by the pool.  

Seize a espresso at Starbucks within the morning and lounge by the pool whereas
watching the dawn. And within the night, sip on a complimentary cocktail
from Embassy Suites’ night reception, and watch the sundown. This resort
could have you not wanting to depart!

Outdoors the Embassy Suites, are native informal eateries and ice cream retailers
inside strolling distance.

Salt Life Meals Shack

Throughout the road from the resort, my household and I went to
Salt Life Meals Shack, a surf-themed hangout with an eclectic seafood menu that included sushi,
tacos, and burgers.

I by no means knew that Salt Life had a restaurant. Salt Life is understood for being
a retailer to get all of your seaside gear. So after I noticed that they had a restaurant, I
needed to give them a attempt.

Salt Life Meals Shack didn’t disappoint! My grilled skirt steak tacos had been
flavorful with the correct quantity of savory spices that had my mouth
watering!

Additionally, the restaurant is great for beachgoers, with tasty meals, ocean
views, reside music, roof-top eating, and a shaded patio in a laid-back
ambiance.

Previous City Trolley Tour St. Augustine

The final time we visited downtown St. Augustine it was freezing chilly, so we
did not do the Previous City Trolley Tour round city; nevertheless, this time, we acquired
to do it!

Previous City Trolley Tour in St. Augustine
is an open-air sightseeing hop-on and off tour of St. Augustine with 22
stops (the tour is 80 min, and you’ll hop on and off all day). As well as,
the driving force provides a reside narrated historic tour of downtown St. Augustine
through the drive round city.

Ice Plant Bar

We hopped off as soon as to dine at
The Ice Plant Bar.
The Ice Plant serves farm-to-table meals and craft cocktails at their distinctive
1927 industrial ‘Ice Plant’ constructing.

Once more, one other scrumptious place! I might inform every little thing was freshly made.
My meal of alternative was the Roast Beef and Gruyere Soften with a facet salad. The
horseradish cream gave the sandwich the right tangy kick in style, with
the brioche that simply melts in your mouth. Yum!

Additionally, whereas in St. Augustine, we checked out the
historic district’s
distinctive retailers and did some buying at St. Augustine Premium Retailers.

St. Augustine is considered one of Florida’s most pleasant cities, full of
historical past, lovely seashores, pleasant locals, extraordinary museums and
church buildings, fantastic eating, native retailers, and a lot extra! 

St. Augustine might not be a prime Florida vacation spot like Orlando and Miami,
but it surely’s nonetheless value visiting in the event you’re searching for a extra laid-back
trip. 

One of the best time to go to St. Augustine is from March to Could for gentle climate.
Sadly, it was sweltering whereas we had been there, however not insufferable.
Additionally, the crowds are at their largest from June to August as a result of summer time
break. The climate is freezing between December and February, with
temperatures within the 40s. 

After our journey from St. Augustine, I felt refreshed and recharged. Often,
after my trip, I really feel like I am drained and wish a few days to
get better.

I am unable to wait to take one other journey to St. Augustine!  

Be certain that your
subsequent journey
is to the nation’s oldest metropolis!