Flagler College hosts presentation on the Cross Florida Barge Canal

Flagler College will be hosting historians Steven Noll and David Tegeder as they provide a presentation on the Cross Florida Barge Canal.  In their book "Ditch of Dreams:  The Cross Florida Barge Canal and the Struggle for Florida's Future" the authors will discuss the pork barrel project and the nearly two centuries of planning and developing the Canal in order to reduce shipping times and costs.

The project was ultimately stopped in 1971 because of environmental impacts, but took nearly 20 more years to cancel further continuation of the project.  To this day one can still see portions of the project as one travels across North Florida.

The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 in the Flagler Room at Flagler College and is open to the public and sponsored by the St. Augustine Historical Society.  If you are traveling to St. Augustine and plan on attending the presentation, stay for the night.  Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast is a better way to stay while in St. Augustine.

Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast - October News Special

Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast - October News Special

St. Augustine Bed and Breakfast Holiday Tour

The St. Augustine Bed and Breakfast Holiday Tour will be held December 11th and 12th, 2010.  This is the 17th annual inn tour and a great opportunity to see 25 historic bed and breakfasts decorated for the Holidays.  Advanced tickets for this years tour are now available at a discounted price of $25.  Each of the inns will be sponsored by a local restaurant selectedby the inns.  This is the nation's largest open house for bed and breakfast inns and a great Florida weekend getaway.  The Regatta of Light's will be that Saturday night.

The Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast will open their doors on December 12th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will be sponsored by the Columbia Restaurant.  For those seeking accommodations in the historic district, the Inn will offer a free ticket to guests who stay the Sunday night and reserve two nights or more.  After a busy day of enjoying this kickoff for the holidays, it is nice to know that you can come back, kick back and relax on the veranda and enjoy a glass of wine.  The Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast is the better way to stay!

St. Augustine FL is one of the Best Destinations to Retire

St. Augustine FL is one of the best destinations to retire according to U.S. News and World Reports and joins such cities as Charleston, Savannah and Santa Fe.  St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States and founded by the Spanish in 1565.

The magazine's recognition was based upon several factors including the presence of national historic monuments such as the Castillo de San Marco, the presence of museums like the Lightner Museum, Spanish Military Hospital, the Oldest House Museum and the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum.  St. Augustine also offers plenty of amenities for retires and a good quality of life.

There are certainly plenty of things to see and do when people travel to Florida for a St Augustine vacation.  Over the past 19 years the Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast has seen a number of travelers make the decision to live within the history instead of choosing the oldest city as a Florida vacation spot.

St Augustine Amphitheatre - Lady Antebellum

Lady Antebellum will perform at the St Augustine Amphitheatre on September the 22nd.  Lady Antebellum is the Country Music Association 2010 Vocal Group of the Year and will be performing with David Nail as part of their Need to Know 2010 Tour.

Lady Antebellum is one of the hottest pop groups with hits such as "I run to You", "Need you Now" and "American Honey".  This week "Our Kind of Love" from the Need to Know Album hit the top of the charts.

Where:  St. Augustine Amphitheatre
When:  September 22, 2010
Time:  7:30 p.m.
Cost:  $39.50

When Traveling to St. Augustine be sure to stay for the perfect concert getaway.  Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast is the better way to stay for your musical getaway.

Florida Bed and Breakfasts Conference

This coming Sunday marks the start of the the 2010 Florida Bed and Breakfasts Conference at Club Continental in Orange Park, Florida.  It is an opportunity for innkeepers and aspiring innkeepers to meet for three days of intense workshops on improving the bed and breakfast inn experience.

The Florida Bed and Breakfast Inns Association is dedicated to promoting the experience that is unique to this type of  Florida lodging accommodations.   Those who travel to Florida and who choose bed and breakfast inns know the secret... visiting B&B Inns offers unmatched hospitality paired with today's modern conveniences in a welcoming environment. Florida's Bed and Breakfast Inns are unlike any hotel in the world.

Innkeepers are constantly working to improve the experience and provide unmatched hospitality for travelers to their destination.  They are in a unique position of developing a relationship of understanding with their guests in order to foster an appreciation for the destination.  Staying in a bed and breakfasts extends the Florida vacation experience beyond the attractions, the restaurants and the shopping.  Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast is the better way to stay for travel in Florida.

St Augustine Florida Heritage Book Festival

The 3rd Annual St Augustine Florida Heritage Book Festival will be held on September 24th and 25th of 2010.  This is a great young event that is transforming into a major event for Florida reading enthusiasts.

The authors and books chronicle the ethnic, social and historical heritage of the Sunshine state and bring Florida to life.  Events include writer's workshops, children programs, literary legends award ceremony and banquet.

Meet your favorite Florida author's and enjoy the literary excitement of the event.  Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast has the unique opportunity to host Larry Baker and Darrell House.  Larry Baker, a former St. Augustine resident, is a fiction writer and currently teaches American Literature and Culture at the University of Iowa.  Darrell House is an award winning children's author and recording artist.  Join him for a fun and interactive program featuring music, guitar, singing and storytelling.

This is a very popular event and most of the programs will be held in St Augustine's downtown historic district, which makes this event ideal for staying here.  Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast is a better way to stay for escaping daily life for the world of books.

St Augustine Restaurants on Florida's Flavor Coast

The Flavors of Florida's Historic Coast melds in October as St Augustine restaurants come together and showcase their culinary diversity on Florida's Flavor Coast.  This is where the Old World met the New World for the first Thanksgiving feast and since then, dining experiences have continued to thrive.

Founded by the Spanish in 1565, St. Augustine continues to celebrate it's Spanish heritage with culinary traditions that have been influenced by others such as, Minorcan and Greek colonists.   Flavors of Florida's Historic Coast highlights our area  restaurants in St Augustine by offering a "Chef's Choice" prix fixe three-course meal reflecting it's unique flavor and style.  Also, Aviles Street will re-open with a transformation that will return the oldest street in the oldest city to its original 17th century authenticity - complete with sidewalk dining.  While we are talking about food, other St Augustine festivals in October include: Hispanic Heritage Festival on October 2nd,  Datil Pepper Festival on October 2nd and 3rd, 13th Annual Greek Festival on October 8th - 10th, Cracker Day on October 16th, and Octoberfest on October 23rd.

Pair great food with St. Augustine accommodation packages for the perfect recipe and a great Florida getaway.  Stay here, where Carriage Way bed and breakfast is the better way to stay!

Toby Keith plays the St Augustine Amphitheatre

Country Music mega star, Toby Keith plays the St Augustine Amphitheatre on Sunday, September 4th at 7:17 p.m.  Joining Toby Keith will be Jaron and the Long Road to Love.

Tickets are still available for the "American Ride" tour.  Toby Keith's hists include "I Love this Bar," "God Love Her,""I Wanna Talk About Me,""Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" and many more.

When:  Sunday, September 5th
Time:  7:17 p.m.
Tickets:  $40 for the Hell Raiser Super Saver seats, $61.50, and $87

After the concert it is comforting to know that you have a comfortable place to stay.  Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast is the better way to stay!

St Augustine Fl - Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth

This is a great weekend to visit St Augustine Fl and see Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth.  This weekend St. Augustine celebrates 445 years of existence.  Long before Pedro Menendez arrived there was a large Timucuan Village called Seloy on the grounds of the Fountain of Youth.

This weekend at the Fountain of Youth will be an encampment of Timucan Indians and 16th century Spanish soldiers as they reenact the first "Thanksgiving" in America.  Of course while here, you may also visit the Discovery Globe, Navigator's Planetarium, Indian Burial Grounds, and a Shipwreck Exhibit.

In order to celebrate the longevity of the oldest continuously occupied European city and while visiting St. Augustine, enjoy a truly unique experience by staying in St Augustine.  Carriage Way is the way to stay while visiting Florida.