We will recommend the Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast

We really enjoyed our stay at the Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast. Thank you so much for the hospitality. We look forward to coming back again to get another welcoming from all of you. You were so kind and the food was delicious! It was so relaxing to sit on the porch with our coffee. The restful night was a pleasure. The breakfast with the other guests were a treat. All the little extra touches were especially nice and we will recommend you to others in our travels. Best wishes and keep up the good work!

- Lisa and Rick, Stuart, FL

Above and Beyond at the Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast

The first moment you let us in the front door, this lovely place, gave us a big hug. What a way to start our anniversary celebration. The Honeymoon package and sweetheart amenities were magical. I loved my pink roses and our fabulous carriage ride. In addition we enjoyed making new friends with the other guests. We believe the Lord directed us to your place. We will be back and highly recommend the Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast. You and your staff went above and beyond the call of duty! We will include you and your family, especially your dad in our prayers. May God Bless You!

- Sandy and David, Tampa, FL

Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast - News August Special

Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast - News August Special

We came back to the Carriage Way

The last time we came was three years ago and we loved it and promised we would come back! We did! Thank you for the generous hospitality and being kind. We loved sitting on the porch watching the activities and carriages go by. We will come back again, I'm sure!

-Caroline and Susan, Lexington, MA

Flagler College tour at the Hotel Ponce de Leon

By and far one of the best and most overlooked thing to see and do while visiting St Augustine is the Flagler College tour at the Hotel Ponce de Leon also known as the Flagler Legacy Tour.  Our bed and breakfast guests are so grateful that we recommend this St. Augustine Tour.

Located across the street from the Lightner Museum the old hotel was once the winter residence of the country's famous and well to do.  The St Augustine hotel was completed in 1887 and hosted many famous individuals including Mark Twain, Babe Ruth and President Theodore Roosevelt.  Louis Comfort Tiffany was responsible for the interior elements of the luxury hotel and Henry Flagler's friend Thomas Edison supplied the building with electricity, making it one of the first to have it.  Built before electricity this Florida hotel is loaded with hand carved wood and marble, gold light fixtures and hand painted ceilings.  Flagler College students are responsible for providing the one hour tours, which occur on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily while school is in recess and at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the college sessions.

This is definitely a St. Augustine must see tour while visiting the oldest continuously occupied European city.  We are the way to stay and the Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast is just two blocks away from Flagler College.

Thrilled to have Chosen this St. Augustine Bed and Breakfast

Thank you for creating such a charming and welcoming place to get-away. I as so thrilled to have chosen your B & B to spend a few days away from the rat race. I feel rejuvenated! This was a wonderful experience and I look forward to a future return visit.

-Kim, Lake Orion, MI

Our Honeymoon at the Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast was the Best

Our honeymoon here stay was the best. This was our very first time at Bed and Breakfasts and it won't be our last. The kindness shown to us here was outstanding. We had a filled weekend, but we definitely enjoyed it. The special package with the roses, picnic, breakfast in bed and the carriage ride were all memorable to us and thank you so much for the photo of us you took. We forgot our camera, so at least we got one picture of us on our honeymoon :). Again thank you so much for all that you did for us.

- Chris and Kara, Middleburg, FL

St Augustine FL - Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program

The Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program also known as LAMP is the leader in research, investigation and interpretation of maritime history in St Augustine FL and they have just added another feather to their cap.

Industry

As noted in the St. Augustine Record on July 3rd, 2010 LAMP describes their most recent discovery, which is a colonial-era shipwreck one mile off the beach of St. Augustine and only 400 meters from the site where the ship "Industry" sank in 1764.  This latest shipwreck could even be older.  The shipwreck was found to be completely buried in the sand helping to preserve its condition.  Among the items found include a couple of cast iron cauldrons, wooden planks, ballast stones, and lead shot.  There is much research to be done, but the ship could date back to the early 1700's and most likely was either a warship or a merchant ship.  Among other nationalities the ship could have been Spanish, British, French or Dutch.  Being the Nations oldest port city, St Augustine was once known for being an extremely dangerous port due to the treacherous conditions around the mouth of its inlet.

The Lighthouse Museum is an amazing place to visit for maritime history and they have recently added a new exhibit that chronicles the shrimping history and shrimp boat building of St Augustine.  Although the modern shrimping industry began in Fernandina Beach, St. Augustine was close to follow.  Many of the exhibit items were donated by the longtime shrimp industry families of the area.

There are so many things to see and do when you travel to Florida you really should take your time and stay.  Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast is the way to stay.

Our 20th Anniversary at this Bed and Breakfast could not have been Better

My husband and I loved the atmosphere, it takes you back, but more than anything the host and hostess were most charming and accommodating, they made us feel like this was our home. We will soooo...be back. Our 20th Anniversary could not have been better!

- Greg and Marlene, Brunswick, GA

It is Great being Back to this St. Augustine Bed & Breakfast

Thank you so much for all of your kindness! We were here celebrating our 33rd Wedding Anniversary and it was the best. It is always good to come back to the Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast knowing there is a clean bed, hot breakfast, smiling faces and great conversations...just like home.

- George and Patty, Bradenton, FL

Bad Company with Gunga Din - St Augustine Amphitheatre

British supergroup Bad Company with Gunga Din will be performing at the St Augustine Amphitheatre for what will surely be a very lively Florida festival.  Reuniting this summer will be Paul Rogers, Simon Kirke and Mick Ralphs and joined with Howard Leese from Heart on Guitar and Bassist Lynn Sorensen. 

While at the concert attend the tour booth and purchase $5 tickets for the opportunity to own rare stage items, autographed memorabilia and collectibles.  Paul Rogers will be donating items at each concert and the money will be used to support the Fender Center 'Kids Rock Free" national music education initiative.  Come and support the cause!

When:  Friday, July 23, 2010
Time:  Starts at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets:  $85.00, $65.00, $49.00 and $39.00

When you travel in Florida try us,  Carriage Way is the way to stay for your Florida getaway.

It was Wonderful to be Back to the Carriage Way

Wonderful making your re-acquaintance. Prayerfully we will make our way here again soon. May the Lord Bless you and keep you and make his face shine on you - so glad Kuna got to see Cuna Street.

- The Slagles, Plantation, FL

St Augustine Colony - The St Augustine Fort

The St Augustine colony marks first America and the St Augustine Fort or Castillo de San Marcos National Monument has stood the test of time and wars as a permanent reminder of the Spanish colonial history in America.  The Fort reminds us that Colonial America begins here.

The present day Spanish Colonial Fort was built in 1672 and was completed in 1695 making it 338 years old.  The Castillo or "Castle" was originally built as a fortress to protect the Spanish fleet traveling through the gulf stream carrying the precious treasures. The fortresses architecture is unique in that it was built of coquina masonry and is the oldest masonry fort in North America, a prime example of the Bastion System of fortification.  The Castillo de San Marcos is open daily as re-enactors provide presentations on the life and time of the colonial period including historic weapons demonstrations on weekends and also special events.  The daily tours are designed to be self-guided with exhibits, maps and historical timeline.  After the sun sets participate in a haunted tour outside the Fort walls provided by a St Augustine ghost tour company.

At the end of the day it is comforting to know that your place is just a few blocks away at the Carriage Way, it is the way to stay for your Florida getaway.

Can't Say Enough About the Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast

Can't say enough about your B & B. It is wonderful to have such care and hospitality. The room is extremely clean and the furnishings, decorating and bathroom towels make for a wonderful experience. Thank you for all you've done to make this little vacation a pleasure.

- Rob and Monica, Syosset, NY

A St Augustine Tour of the St. Augustine Lighthouse

If you had only had a day or two, we would recommend a St Augustine Tour of the St Augustine Lighthouse located just a mile or so from the Historic District in St Augustine fl.  This Florida light house was originally built shortly after Pedro Menendez founded the oldest city in 1565.

The Spanish Government had the lighthouse built to help aide ships for safe passage to the harbor in St. Augustine, but it also aided the enemy.  Sir Francis Drake, an English pirate, used the light station to guide his own ships into the city, where he pillaged and burned both the city and the tower.  Find out more about the light station on a daily tour.

If you haven't climbed a light house, you can check this one off your bucket list.  Visit the light house by day and enjoy the 219 steps to the top of the St Augustine Lighthouse for a spectacular view of the surrounding area. If you are not up to the climb, visit the maritime history museum located in the light keepers house.  In order to avoid using a car, take a St Augustine trolley beach bus, which departs hourly to the lighthouse and museum.

Hear the stories on the St Augustine ghosts and gravestones tour as it departs nightly to the St Augustine Lighthouse.  There are many Myths and Mysteries, but on this date of July 10, 1873 five children climbed into a construction cart during its reconstruction and raced out of control into the sea killing three, two of which belonged to the construction supervisor of what is now this modern day lighthouse.

After enjoying this St Augustine attraction there is nothing like waking up in your home away from home in order to experience another day at this Florida getaway.

Ringo Starr and his all star band - St Augustine Amphitheatre

Former Beatle, Ringo Starr and his all star band will be performing at the St Augustine Amphitheatre.  Joining Ringo Star will be Rick Derringer, Richard Page from Mr. Mister, Wally Palmer from the Romantics, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, and Greg Bissonette.

Date:  Saturday, July 17, 2010
Time:  7:30 p.m.
Tickets:  $99.00, $74.00, $59.00 and $39.00

 While attending the concert, stay with us, it is the way to stay for your Florida getaway.

You Made our St. Augustine Trip Special

Thank you so much for your warm hospitality. We have enjoyed each moment of our stay and felt such refreshment. The breakfast was delicious too! Our first trip to St. Augustine was special and you were a big part of that! With Blessings,

- Alan and Nicole, Ellenton, FL

Family Reunion at the Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast

The Britts took over for a week! We had a family reunion in the cottage at Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast with 21 people and then Mother's Day. This was a great relaxing visit. Thank you so much for your hospitality. Again! you treat us as loved ones, and we love you all! You will certainly see the Britt Brats over and over!

- Johanna and Suzanne, Martinsville, VA

This is How Bed and Breakfasts Should be Run

Our stay here was wonderful! The attention to detail made everything special from the comfort and cleanliness of the rooms to breakfast and coffee on the porch. This is how a bed and breakfast should be run. We will definitely be back. The food was yummy!

- Terry and Tracy, Sarasota, FL

A pleasant and comfortable experience at the Carriage Way Cottage

Thank you very much for such a wonderful and pleasant stay. We had a great time. We will definitely be back and recommend friends and families to stay here. This was our first time staying in your cottage. We loved it. Once again thank you for everything.

- The Lorenzo Family, Groveland, FL