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The best places to visit in Florida from the horse's mouth.
Forget Mickey mouse and Pluto and forget Minnie and goofy, travel north beyond Orlando to the dizzy heights of Saint Augustine, http://www.oldcity.com
Saint Augustine founded by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles on September 8th 1565.
Saint Augustine met its death in 1586 where it was burnt to the ground by Sir Francis drake, the English corsair.

Saint Augustine situated on the east coast of Florida, 1 hours journey south of Jacksonville and one hours drive north from the famous Daytona Beach; 257 miles from Tallassee the capital of Florida.
Florida was discovered in 1513 by Don Juan Ponce de Leon in search of the fountain of youth. La Florida, meaning the land of flowers.
Florida was purchased by the United States from Spain in 1821 for five million dollars, a huge figure in those days.
Florida the Sunshine state was blessed with the finest oranges in the United States; down in Orange County, Orlando. It became an American state way back in 1845 and now holds some spectacular beaches in the world and some of the finest towns and cities. St Augustine is one my first and favourite old style English town to draw attention to. For those who wish to visit this special place in Florida with a difference Saint Augustine is the nation's oldest city; the white Grace United Methodist Church is a typical feel to this pretty place.
See the oldest house in America.
Experience the beauty of this charming place of Saint Augustine with its white churches and buildings, horse pulled carriages over the Cobbled stone streets, quaint shops of every kind, restaurants in an abundance with some of the bars and cafes feature live bands. Music before a live audience whilst you endeavour in a cocktail or two, charming gift shops to divulge all money.
Relax and Tan yourself on the large white sandy beaches of Vilano and St Augustine. There are many hotels for you to choose from and some popular names like the holiday inn; days inn; Ramada are several hotels you can stay at and many more. One of the best ways to see all what Saint Augustine has to offer is to hop on the land train; this will take you on a guided tour

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