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Romantic Road Trips Recommended by the American Coach® Brand
This February, consider hitting the open road with your Valentine to explore the country’s unique and romantic road stops. For luxury RV enthusiasts and those who love travel, this time of year is ideal for exploring the warmer climates of the U.S. and savoring time with your significant others. The following 10 destinations have been selected due to their scenic drives, sensual allure, and idyllic scenery. American Coach is an ultra-luxury brand of recreational vehicles that’s celebrating its 30th anniversary. American Coach motorhomes are known for their exquisite design, lavish touches, and innovative engineering that make a road trip a relaxing and indulgent experience. New models feature such amenities as highend kitchens with black stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops with waterfall edges and hand-crafted kitchen cabinets; spacious and luxurious master bedrooms and baths with articulating mattresses, spa showers and his and her sinks; and superior technology components such as 50” exterior TVs. American Coach is part of the REV Recreation Group (RRG), a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. American Coach models have earned numerous industry awards, including “Top RV De-
but” and “Must See RV.” For more information, visit americancoach.com. Each ‘Romantic Stop’ has been researched but, due to COVID-19, be sure to call ahead to confirm hours of operation for parks, restaurants and other attractions and activities. (1) St. Augustine, FL Located on Florida’s Historic Coast, St. Augustine was founded by the Spanish in 1565 and is known as the oldest city in the U.S. St. Augustine became a vacation destination after several luxury resorts were built at the direction of Henry Flagler, a founder of Standard Oil, who wanted to create a new American
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Riviera. The city’s Historic District is steeped with Gilded Age romance -- cobblestone streets, centuries-old Spanish-influenced buildings, hidden courtyards, ornate fountains, and grand monuments. Explore the grounds of Flagler College, a masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture, and stop for a couples’ picture in front of the fountain at the main entrance. The college was originally the Hotel Ponce de León, a decadent hotel commissioned by Flagler. Next to the college, visit the Lightner Museum, an architectural masterpiece built in 1888 as the Alcazar Hotel. Romantic elements of the museum
