Grand Ammjays Fairview Inn

Old City St Augustine, the most 'walkable' city in America, is as romantic as it is historic. It features more than two dozen quaintly charming bed and breakfast inns, many of them more than one hundred years old. Time your visit just before Christmas and you can join their famous 'Holiday Tour' of historic inns and be greeted by Ghosts of Christmas Past.

Enjoy a large, lush, luxurious room at an inn on the bay. Many of these charming establishments date back to the late nineteenth century. Complimentary water, tea, coffee, soft drinks, beer and wine are served throughout the day. In the evening, congregate in the parlor and sip sherry or port with a slice of cake, compliments of the house.

Many of these establishments date back to the late 19th Century. All of them are within easy walking distance of museums, shopping and restaurants. Who needs a car with all of this on their doorstep. Each inn has its own unique personality and all offer the ultimate in attentive service.

Situated on Florida's 'first coast', St Augustine was initially explored in 1533 by Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon, who became the governor of Puerto Rico. The Treaty of Paris in 1763 handed control of all of Florida to the British in exchange for them giving up control of Havana. After another period of Spanish rule, Florida became a US possession in 1822 and gained American statehood in 1845.

Strolling around the town, or relaxing on the porch of your guest house, you could be forgiven for thinking you had stepped back a century or more in time. The Spanish influence is evident by the architecture and some of the names of the guest houses. Here is affordable grace and luxury at its best.

There are many who consider Old City St Augustine as America's oldest city. The antique furnishings do not contradict this view. This is the best bed and breakfast accommodation there is, combining new millennium convenience with old world charm.