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A black lamppost decorated with a festive Christmas wreath and red bow stands before lush palm trees under a sunny blue sky in Key West.

Florida

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

Program No. 21671RJ

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A wooden pier in Key West, Florida stands over the ocean as the sun sets, casting a golden light on the water.

A brown pelican sits on a wooden dock in Islamorada, Florida, with boats and turquoise water in the background.

The two-story Hemingway House in Key West, Florida, surrounded by lush gardens, featuring a wrap-around balcony and pale yellow shutters on a sunny day.

The Southernmost Point buoy in Key West, Florida, stands against the ocean at sunset.

A man in a Vassar College cap and a woman in a sun hat smile together outdoors in Florida.

A sunny pier in Key West, Florida, with a large Christmas tree made of stacked lobster traps decorated with red bows and garland.

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Private RoomSolo TravelerSelect if you are traveling solo and would like your own private room Standard Double RoomSelect if you are traveling with someone in your household

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1 Bed (king or queen)Comfortable accommodations with either one queen or one king bed. 2 Double BedsComfortable accommodations with two double beds.

2026

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Monday, Dec 21, 2026

Saturday, Dec 26, 2026

1 Participant

Private Room

starting at

4,799

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Duration

6 days

5 nights

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Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

1 expert-led lecture

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

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4,799

per person

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Monday, Dec 21, 2026

Saturday, Dec 26, 2026

2 Participants

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3,199

per person

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Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

1 expert-led lecture

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

3,199

per person

2027

Tuesday, Dec 21, 2027

Sunday, Dec 26, 2027

1 Participant

Private Room

starting at

4,999

per person

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6 days

5 nights

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Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

1 expert-led lecture

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

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4,999

per person

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Tuesday, Dec 21, 2027

Sunday, Dec 26, 2027

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12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

1 expert-led lecture

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

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starting at

3,349

per person

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Dec 21 - Dec 26, 2026

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Dec 21 - Dec 26, 2026

Dec 21 - Dec 26, 2027

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World Events LLC and its activity vendors are required by their insurance carriers to obtain signed liability release waivers from all participants. These waivers will be included in the program preparatory materials. Please sign and return all waivers to World Events LLC 2172 NE 63RD ST. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 before the start of the program. If you do not sign and return all waivers, you will not be permitted to participate.

Visas

United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Traveling by Air

Plane

Arrival day is on Monday, December 21, 2026.

Meet the group at Kimpton Fitch Lodge in Key West Florida

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:30 p.m. Program Registration and Orientation; 6:45 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, December 26, 2026 in Key West Florida at Kimpton Fitch Lodge

End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after morning field trip; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Arrival Airport

Miami International Airport (MIA)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.5 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 60-70 miles .

Keys Shuttle

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 8887659997

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

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Program Arrival Airport

Key West International Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 14 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 5.2 .

Five 6's

Taxi

Phone: 3052966666

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Taxis are readily available to transport you from the Key West airport to the hotel. The pick up location is outside baggage claim. A reservation is not required

Program Departure Airport

Key West International Airport

The estimated travel time from the last location is 14 mins .

The estimated distance to the last location is 5.2 miles .

Five 6's

Taxi

Phone: 3052966666

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

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Car

Arrival day is on 12/21/2026.

Meet the group at Kimpton Fitch Lodge in Key West Florida.

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:30 p.m. Program Registration and Orientation; 6:45 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, December 26, 2026 in Key West Florida at Kimpton Fitch Lodge.

End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after morning field trip; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..

Parking

Please inform your Group Leader at Orientation to arrange parking at Ocean Pointe while we are in Key West. The special parking arrangement cannot be made directly with the hotel in advance. We can not accommodate RVs, large vans and car with trailers.

Directions

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Get on I-95 N from S Miami Ave 5 min (1.4 mi) Take Ronald Reagan Turnpike and US-1 S to Palm Avenue Causeway in Key West 3 hr 14 min (164 mi) Continue on Palm Avenue Causeway. Drive to Eaton St

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