Alyssa Morris

If you have been to St. Augustine, you have seen the Castillo de San Marcos. Sitting on a hill in the middle of the historic district, it is nearly impossible to miss. But how much do you really know about the ancient city’s oldest complete structure? Construction by the Spanish Construction of the Castillo de San Marcos began in 1672, after several attacks burned the city's wooden forts. To keep St. Augustine afloat, a stronger and more long-term fort had to be constructed. The Castillo de...

While many tour companies around St. Augustine say they are the best way to get cars off the road and help the environment, Pineapple Ride & Tour is the few that can accomplish this by using fully electric vehicles (EVs). These EVs look like regular golf carts, but they are far from it! These state of the art vehicles are fully electric, charged at our location between tours, making sure you have the best experience in one throughout your visit! The best part? They are eco-friendly! With...

Hotel Ponce de Leon Spooky season is just around the corner! With so much history to explore during the day in St. Augustine, there has to be some grisly stories to be told when the sun goes down, right? Of course! However, finding the best and most reliable place to learn about these hauntings can be tricky. Many stories have been passed down through generations and replaced the truth with the fanciful. We can’t blame them, because we love the shocking stories, too. Still, there is value in...