Florida Small Town Named One Of The Most Romantic In America

There is a Florida small town that has been named as one of the most romantic in America. 600 small towns were analyzed in America and a town in Florida is in the top five. The study actually comes from New York Travel Guides. They compared those 600 small towns in a few different categories. Those are romantic places to stay, romantic activities in the town, and historic architecture and scenery. Additionally, they looked at coffee shops and restaurants as well

The Florida small town that it was named as one of the most romantic in America is St. Augustine. St. Augustine actually came in as the third most romantic in the entire United States. Firstly, St. Augustine ranked high in romantic places to stay. Additionally, it ranked extremely high on historic architecture and scenery. Finally, they rank high for coffee, shops, and restaurants as well. Additionally, only two other Florida cities are in the Top 100. Palm Beach came in #14 on the list and Fernandina Beach is #58.

Here is what New York Travel Guides say about the study, "During the fall and winter months, it’s wonderful to immerse yourself in a romantic setting. America has a lot of small towns that are perfect for a romantic getaway. These small towns have cozy coffee shops, hotels with beautiful views, incredible spas, cute ice skating rinks, wineries, and much more. From having dinner at a romantic waterfront restaurant to enjoying a horse-drawn carriage ride, there are many romantic things to do in America’s small towns."

St. Augustine was founded in 1565 by Spanish Explorers and is the oldest continuously inhabited European establishment settlement in the United States. Spanish Admiral Pedro Menendez de Aviles was found at St. Augustine. He also became Florida’s first governor. The city is located about 40 miles south of downtown Jacksonville.

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If you are looking for a quick getaway to savor the invaluable moments of sleeping in, or going out to dinner, you may want to consider staying within the Bay State. Sixt recently published the 20 best destinations for a babymoon in the United States, and five Florida cities made the list.

"When you’re expecting, many couples want to plan one last vacation or adventure before their baby arrives to enjoy time together, just the two of them," Sixt explains. They also detail how their data has shown, "Searches for ‘affordable babymoon destinations’ have increased by 300% in the past twelve months. Similarly, search trends for ‘what is a babymoon’ have soared by 250%."

To determine the best places in the country to take a babymoon, Sixt identified six different categories. They then used these topics to examine each city. As a result, they assigned a score and totaled them up. The categories were; happiness, safety, leisure activities, scenic views, friendliness, food, and drink.

Being able to eat uninterrupted and with both hands will soon be considered a luxury. A babymoon is all about relaxation and spending quality time together. "This is a great opportunity to celebrate the new adventures on the way while taking care of yourself and your own needs," Healthline explained in their recent "What Is a Babymoon?" story.

"For the most memorable experience, try to plan a babymoon when you feel your best, which for many women is during their second trimester," Healthline states when discussing when to take a babymoon.

In Florida, the five destinations that ranked among the top 20 places to go for a babymoon are all very different from each other. Sixt ranked Kissimmee as the 2oth best babymoon destination, and Miami came in at number nineteen. Three other Florida locations made the top twenty, with two landing in the top 10. Scroll down to see our highest ranking babymoon destinations.

If you drive 30 miles up the coast you will then reach the 15th ranked best babymoon destination. Fort Lauderdale finished with 57 points, scoring high in both safety and scenic views. "Take a romantic gondola ride through the Venice of America or explore the city’s numerous art galleries and museums," Sixt suggests.

Rounding out the top 10, Tampa scored 58 points thanks in-part to a perfect 10 out of 10 score in safety. Tampa is home to three beautiful parks and various waterways. You can hop over to St. Pete and catch a Rays game or ring in the 2023 NFL season with the Buccaneers. In addition, the Tampa Zoo is always a good a time as is Busch Gardens Tampa.

Finally, taking the top spot in Florida for babymoon destinations, Orlando registered a state-high, 63 points. "The city is home to various spas and five-star resorts that cater specifically to pregnant women like The Spa Orlando, making it a dream babymoon destination," Sixt points out. Over course there's Disney World here, but if you'd rather a more quiet experience, Visit Orlando suggest checking out a peaceful ride through Rock Springs.