St. Augustine Florida Articles

Retrace the footsteps of a 19th-century lighthouse keeper at St. Augustine, Florida’s famous lighthouse. Climb the tower’s 219 steps to the top to see the working light, as well as breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding St. Augustine area and beaches. Available to all visitors – including Florida resort guests enjoying a stay at such notable properties as The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village – a tour of the tower, keeper’s house and grounds is always intriguing.

Florida resort guests are continually amazed by this working historic lighthouse, which is also one of only six lighthouses in Florida even open to the public. Florida resort guests are equally astonished to discover that of all of the state’s original lighthouses, St. Augustine’s is among the mere 30 still standing. Lighthouse tours are provided to Florida resort guests and local visitors daily, each tour enhanced by exhibits and videos. In addition to hosting occasional events, the lighthouse now features a “Dark of the Moon Tour” as well, where Florida resort guests enjoy interesting tales as they explore the grounds at night.

The sights along the winding cobblestone streets of St. Augustine, Florida tell of a town with a long, rich and well-preserved history. America’s oldest city, St. Augustine is marked by 100s of years of character. At the same time, it is still brilliantly suited to entertain today’s visitors to the area. Whether St. Augustine hotel guests escape to the area for a spa weekend, a golf getaway, a beach vacation or prime shopping, they always make time for sightseeing in this intriguing city. The new Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village is highly regarded among St. Augustine hotels, providing an ideal base from which to branch out – in addition to a full-service spa, two championship golf courses and “worlds” more, all just steps away.

In downtown St. Augustine, hotel guests can explore such sights as Flagler College, with its ancient stone buildings. Also a National Historic Landmark is the González-Alvarez House, dating back to the 1700s and recognized as the oldest surviving Spanish Colonial dwelling in Florida. Since 1893, St. Augustine hotel guests and area visitors have toured its historic buildings. They find themselves intrigued by the Spanish, British and American eras of the city – enjoying a glimpse at a time before St. Augustine hotels like The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village boasted the golf, spas, amenities and conveniences of today.

PGA TOUR Spa Laterra, the first to boast the PGA TOUR name, keeps men and women centered at the new Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, a Florida golf resort located in beautiful St. Augustine. With treatment areas that include private “floating cabanas,” PGA TOUR Spa Laterra proves that athletic activities aren’t the only outdoor option that keeps people coming to our Florida golf resort year after year. Massage therapists and estheticians perform an array of treatments for Florida golf resort guests in 11 indoor treatment rooms as well. Also, because of the abundant Florida golf resort activities our guests enjoy, traditional and golf-related spa treatments are available.

A Spa Boutique, where Florida golf resort vacationers can select from product lines that include Sonya Dakar, Eminence, Babor, Mama Mio and more, is another favorite amenity at PGA TOUR Spa Laterra. For a Florida golf resort wedding, event or occasion, the full-service salon at the spa will make you look magnificent. A luxurious lounge and outdoor sanctuary complete with a koi pond relaxes Florida golf resort guests. And your every wish throughout your Florida golf resort vacation – from the spa to your beautiful accommodations – is our command when you stay with us, at the new Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village.

The most challenging part of your visit to the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village isn’t finding something to do at this premier Florida golf resort, it’s deciding what adventure to enjoy next. Those seeking culinary experiences will delight in our Florida golf resort’s varied dining choices. Likewise, a selection of area dining establishments surround our Florida golf resort. Dining options for Florida golf resort guests include everything from rustic fish camps for local seafood to sophisticated bistros with tempting international cuisine.

Golfers at our Florida golf resort will never leave the 30,000 square-foot PGA TOUR STOP empty-handed, and all Florida golf resort vacationers enjoy the fabulous bargains of the area’s outlet malls. Quaint shops in downtown St. Augustine, America’s oldest city, provide Florida golf resort guests with a vast array of unique shopping options. From modern museums and major sporting events to historic sites and festivals, this Florida golf resort offers great attractions and amenities sure to complement your visit to World Golf Village.