Make sure you stop by the Saint Augustine visitor information center. It is awesome, clean, modern,…read moreand staffed with very helpful associates. They also have an awesome Gift Shop so be sure to pick up something on the way out. We were getting information; but, we also were taking refuge from the heat, humidity, and the badly needed rains. The visitor's information center also was very conveniently located near our hotel. An A+ plus experience.

The Saint Augustine visitor information center was on route for us on a family vacation road trip…read morefrom NC. We stopped in to gather more information about the historic city. After finding parking nearby we walked a few blocks and arrived briefly. The information center is situated in a well preserved historic building with beautiful hardwood floors and fine wooden benches. The information center agent was thorough and knowledgeable as she guided us through the area map and referred us to other available resources online. There is also a small museum situated directly behind the main front desk. The open exhibition is available to the public that displays historic artifacts, background of the founders of at Augustine as well as a model display of the "San Pelayo". We ended up using the knowledge gained here to plan a walking route tho out the historic city which our family enjoyed. We had a great time stopping here and would highly recommend to anyone checking out the area.

Happy and helpful people work here. Plus you get a free tiny cup of Florida orange juice when you…read morestop in here. Places is loaded with brochures and maps for anything you want to do in Florida.

I was driving from FL. To CT. I forgot to buy my nephew salt water taffy. There were many…read moreadvertised signs for this center. One of them said saltwater taffy & live baby gators so I decided to stop. Baby gators were cool! The merch in this store was really nice. Some things were a good price & some were pricey. The store had so many unique candies. I also picked up an alligator jerky for my nephew. He likes to try rare food. I thought the only employee in the store was rude but she was actually nice. It was just her resting face. I used the bathroom & it was spotless. It also smelled & looked clean. Cleanest public bathroom I've been to in a while.

A super good place to buy souvenirs such as books and pictures of the island…read more They have loads of information about the island and the surrounding areas. I got a wonderful map of the area that is very helpful. Check out the information about the carvings in the trees all around the island. They are amazing and it's fun to go and find them all. The employees here are great at giving advice and directions. Parking is all around the building.

We should have come here first -- I'd recommend you do the same…read more Although we stopped by mid way into our stay, we still got to have some questions answered and pick up some additional island info -- including points of interest and maps -- view some of the artwork displayed, and browse some of the items for sale in the shop. The gal who was working the day we stopped by was welcoming and friendly. We had a nice conversation. The only downside is that there are no public bathrooms in the welcome center. We were directed across the street to the municipal building/library. Right outside the museum is one of the islands tree spirits. You can start your search here. Enjoy your visit!

Definitely a cool find while I was in St. Mary's on business. While not overly huge, was…read morenonetheless pleasant and a great place to chill for a bit.

Highly recommend a Day trip to Cumberland Island, what a…read morebeautiful and magical place! The trip is awesome, you need to book the ferry in advance and there is a 15 dollars fee to enter the park, which you have to pay when picking up your ferry tickets, so be aware of if. The ferry ride was pleasant and not too long, about 40 mins, you need to pack and bring all your necessities with you to the island, so be mindful of your needs and prepare in advance. Once on the island there are multiple trails and the wild horses are everywhere in the Dungeness area. The beach is absolutely amazing, but note that in the summer time is not recommend to hike from Dungeness to Seacamp beach using the beach side itself, due to heat. Rather you should hike using the main road, which gives you plenty of viewing opportunities with the horses. Park rangers do a wonderful job stopping by and checking on visitors, offering rides and helpful direction, kudos to them. It's a wonderful day trip, plan accordingly and enjoy!

This environmental center is a educational outreach project of the Florida Springs Institute. The…read moreenvironmental center features a manatee skeleton, a large case of fossils and artifacts found on the Santa Fe River, a fish tank featuring fish from area springs, a educational display from the Smithsonian's Waterways exhibit, a video library of springs films, a interactive map of Florida's Springs, and a small store featuring Florida Springs Institute Executive Director Bob Knight's book, shirts, cups, and springs art.

Small and friendly, has a good deal of displays and information in a small space. It's not going to…read moretake a great deal of time so do stop in. We are in the area for a week, mostly on account of the springs and didn't know the institute was here until we saw the big picture painted on the side of the building! We're glad we found it. Water is so crucial to Florida and it's good to know that people are working so hard to protect and preserve our most precious resource.

Nice, large clean gift store filled with beachy themed gifts, some beaded things and jewlery…read more The staff is happy to answer questions you might have and point you where to go, and what to experience.

When we are visiting St. Simons we usually drive over to Jekyll to visit some spots like Driftwood…read moreBeach, but on our way to Jekyll we usually pull over at the welcome center. The Jekyll Island Welcome Center is located on the left side right before you get to the toll booths for the island. Inside the welcome center you will find some information on the island, clean restrooms, a friendly staff, and a gift shop. I will say the gift shop is very expensive, but that's not what I stop there for. We usually chat with the staff to see if anything is happening on the island during our week stay and if there is anything new opened up that we need to try; they are always really nice. In addition there is also an observation tower out back which is also nice; offering scenic views of the surround marshes and wildlife.

I'll start out by saying that this is 4 stars because of the staff, not the ship. We had a…read morefantastic cruise to Bahamas recently. We splurged on a balcony and were upgraded to an extended balcony. The room was bigger and we very much enjoyed the extra room and really took advantage of it. I didn't take pics but the bathroom was huge compared to a regular room. There was a seating area with a couch that we used for suitcases and dressing area. There was a small table with two comfortable arm chairs, a firm yet cozy, queen sized bed and more closets and storage than we needed. The cozy warm pajamas we brought were great so we never needed the fluffy robes provided with the room. The staff really were the stand outs. Virtually anything we asked for we were given. There are so many fantastic opportunities on board for fun, it's difficult to do them all. We most enjoyed the singing duo Thalia and Mike while sitting in the atrium bar. Check them out on the web. We enjoyed all the meals with the stand out being the Chef's Table experience. Really was expertly organized, with the meal so fantastic, it surpasses my ability to put into words. The chef and his staff were absolutely stellar. There were hits and slight misses for us, but overall, a meal to remember. The pork belly may have been my favorite course. The entire experience far surpassed the extra cost. Looking back, I've spent much more for far less. Just seeing all the chefs and staff needed to orchestrate one very special night for their guests and their sincere willingness to knock your socks off will be something I'll never forget. The room service breakfast sandwich was also memorable. I've never ever. EVER. had so much bacon on a sandwich. The egg was herby, fluffy and flavorful. Enough sandwich for two! The Szechuan shrimp from the main dining room was probably our favorite dish / meal outside of the chef's table experience. I had ordered the lamb bolognese, which was a standout on its own, but that shrimp! Really for a meal prepared for so many people at once, never did I think my plate was ordinary. . Our steward was absolutely fantastic and went far above and beyond making this trip extraordinary. Elation is not without her downfalls. She has ONE small pool and it's very sad. She's rusty and WAY overdue for drydock but for the value it hits the mark and the staff made it a VERY memorable trip.

I love this port so much i love it so much so clean and organized big and beautiful amazing it is…read moreincredible! Very organized and fun and beautiful and awesome! I appreciate the staff so much thank you so much for everything! From Lauren