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Florida

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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Holidays Small Group

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At a Glance

Duration

6 days

Program Begins

Key West Florida

Program Concludes

Key West Florida

Group Type

Small Group

Meals

12 ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

Activity Level

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.

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.

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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.

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 the program

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 (13 to 24)

Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Suggested Reading List

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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.

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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.
Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.