Destination: St. Augustine

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I will provide you with information for analyzing the city of St. Augustine as a destination for vacation or special events. You will need to use your class study notes and information to research further. Please use what you find here and you can look up any additional information easily at
https://www.visitstaugustine.com/
https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm
www.citystaug.com

To analyze a destination, one wants to know about both leisure activities and issues like safety. There is also a need to understand the type and costs of activities, food, hotels, etc. Then from those it is easier to determine value in the destination for the reader. Our analysis will include beds (hotel, motels, bed and breakfasts), restaurants, activities, walking or car, types of things to do, and shopping. Crime within tourist destination areas, access to events and places, and other issues will also be included.

First, St. Augustine, Florida is the oldest continuous city in the United States. It was founded in 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles and his shipmate from Spain. The original settlers were joined a few decades later by a group of Greek/Spanish settlers from the current New Symrna area further south. These new additions, the Minorcans, became an integral part of the St. Augustine landscape and their influences remain strong. The city's rich history also includes the stamp of railroad mogul Henry Flagler, who built hotels and entertainment facilities, many of which remain today. Greenspan, J. (2015) 8 Things you may not know about St. Augustine, Florida. History.com
https://www.history.com/news/8-things-you-may-not-know-about-st-augustine-florida

The weather in St. Augustine is relative mild, though summers are hot and humid and midday activities should be limited. During the winter, the weather can be chilly, but it is not cold nor does the area receive snowfall (okay, a little dusting that immediately fades on rarest of occasions), though rain and fog can hamper some days. Fall, early winter, and spring are especially good times of year ...