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The Holidays in Key West: A Sunny Take on Christmas Traditions

Program No. 21671RJ
Discover unique Christmas traditions in the Florida Keys, where you’ll visit historic sites, enjoy traditional cuisine and revel in the famous lights of the Sunset Celebration.
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HolidaysSmall Group
Length
6 days
Rating (4.71)
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6 days
5 nights
12 meals
5B 3L 4D
1
Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Key West Florida
2
Key West Trolley, Railway Historeum, Custom House, Free Time
Key West Florida
3
Yankee Freedom, Dry Tortugas National Park & Fort Jefferson
Key West Florida
4
Lighthouse, Hemingway Home & Museum, Holiday Trolley
Key West Florida
5
Christmas Day Free Time, Christmas Dinner
Key West Florida
6
Program Concludes
Key West Florida
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At a Glance

Celebrate Christmas as you never have before — Florida Keys-style! Spend five nights in Key West learning about its fascinating history of railroads, navy ships, art and literature and reveling in its unique, sun-soaked variety of holiday traditions. Top off your adventure with a visit to Dry Tortugas National Park.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walk 1.5 miles on pavement, boardwalks, uneven surfaces such as mulched paths, cobblestone, a few stairs. Some standing on field trips and museum visits.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Visit Dry Tortugas National Park aboard the Yankee Freedom ferry.
  • Key West’s colorful history comes alive on visits to the Overseas Railroad Museum, the Custom House and Ernest Hemingway’s home.
  • Enjoy the unique artistic and holiday traditions of sunny Key West, including an expert-led walk through Mallory Square.

General Notes

We are unable to accommodate roommate matching for solo travelers on this program. Almost all rooms have one bed. There are a limited number of rooms with one bed and one sofa bed.
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Howell Geib
Originally from New England, Howell Geib is trained as an architect, having graduated from Tulane University, and works to pursue his passion for the intersection of the natural world and the built environment. He continued his education in sustainable development and international relations, pursuing development programs in Africa, the Caribbean, and Western Europe. Throughout his career, he has lived in France, Hawaii, and Haiti. When not introducing Road Scholars to the natural world, Howie practices water sports like paddling.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Originally from New England, Howell Geib is trained as an architect, having graduated from Tulane University, and works to pursue his passion for the intersection of the natural world and the built environment. He continued his education in sustainable development and international relations, pursuing development programs in Africa, the Caribbean, and Western Europe. Throughout his career, he has lived in France, Hawaii, and Haiti. When not introducing Road Scholars to the natural world, Howie practices water sports like paddling.
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