Castillo de San Marcos photo by Christa Thompson
If you haven’t been to St. Augustine, FL then you need to pack your bags and fill up the tank, you are missing out on what may be Florida’s best weekender to be had. Don’t pass go, don’t collect $200, just high-tail it to our Nation’s Oldest City. This history-rich Florida destination Continue reading
The Fountain of Youth resident peacock photo by Christa Thompson
Do you remember the story you once heard of a place called the Fountain of Youth? Legend has it that if you drink from its water, you will remain forever young and fabulous. Well, I found it. Get back to me in 20 years and see if I’m forever young. I’m pretty sure I’ll be fabulous.
“In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue” -Everyone’s 6th grade teacher Continue reading
Photo by Christa Thompson
Are you a history nut? If the answer is yes then what the heck are you doing sitting online? You should be off exploring the newly revamped Colonial Quarter in the heart of St. Augustine‘s Historic District on St. George Street.
If you don’t like loud musket drills, reenactments from centuries past, and the best darn tour guide in St. Augustine, then stop now. Continue reading
I’m always packing, unpacking, packing…and drinking wine.
Tomorrow I am hitting the road for a mini road trip to St. Augustine. This is what is on my itinerary:
Medieval Times
the Colonial Quarter
the Pirate & Treasure Museum
the Fountain of Youth
Arabian Nights
and more…
I’ll be on the road but I’ll be checking in. Join me on my trip
by following along on facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
So, to wine and pack or not to wine and pack…thoughts?
The Fairytale Traveler 