The Inn List

I found myself in Fernandina Beach, Florida recently for a doctors appointment. As someone who loves history, I had heard that Florida’s oldest bar was here and decided to check it out. So I put in the address for Palace Saloon into my GPS and drove there after my appointment. After driving around in circles for 15 minutes, I finally found a parking spot that wasn’t too far of a walk. I was greeted by a wooden pirate statue at the doubled door entrance with the words “Floridas Oldest Bar” on the window above the doors. Upon entry you see the mosaic tiled floors, the yellow and red checkered tin ceiling tiles, beautifully painted murals, and the ornately carved mahogany bar. For those who are interested in more than just a drink, there are a few cases of historical artifacts and memorabilia to look at as well. I learned that that the building was originally built in 1878 and turned into a bar in 1903. For those keeping track, that was before prohibition!  Palace Saloon managed to su...

My name is Kayleigh Egner.  I am currently 31 years old and live in the beautiful and historic city of St. Augustine, FL.  My biggest dream in life has always been to travel and experience life to the absolute fullest. While I haven’t had many opportunities to travel as of yet, I hope to make the dream a reality.  Despite my lack of travel, over the years I’ve become a bit of a hotel connoisseur. Long story short. I still live with my parents (very millennial of me, I know) but since I do not have a place of my own I have always enjoyed staying at hotels for special occasions or for little getaways in order to taste that freedom I otherwise don’t get at home.  While I was living in Indiana I did my staycations frequently and when people would visit I loved telling them the best places to stay based on what they were looking for. I relished in that insider knowledge a typical traveler just doesn’t have.  Thus, I came up with The Inn List. An idea I hope to grow t...