When you think of Christmas, you typically think of a White Christmas. But this year, I'm ditching the snow and cold and heading to the beach. Key West, Florida is probably not the first thought that comes to one's mind when it comes to celebrating Christmas. But Key West is more than a popular Spring Break and summer destination; it's a wonderful place to celebrate a tropical Christmas.
1. Weather in the 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Who doesn't want to escape 40 and 50 degree Fahrenheit weather to be in a tropical paradise?
2. No Snow. Clear blue, sunny skies.
3. You can lounge beach-side.
4. Mojitos.
Mallory Square has the best handmade mojitos you'll get. If you enjoy rum, mint, lime and a little simple syrup, then this is the drink for you!
5. Mallory Square
Mallory Square is a sight in itself. You'll see the most fascinating acts that have been performed for years to come. There is the guy with all his cats jumping through rings and uni-cyclists.
6. The chickens
Yes, there are chickens and roosters that roam the streets of Key West.
7. The Hemingway House
This is the one and only Ernest Hemingway's home from 1931 in all its glory.
8. The Sunsets
Key West has some of the most beautiful sunsets you've ever seen.
9. You can ride bikes around the city
It's easy to rent a bike for a few dollars and explore the city of Key West.
10. Duval Street
Duval Street is where the action is in Key West. There are cute antique shops, restaurants, small little condos and the best night life.
11. Fresh seafood
You'll find some of the freshest seafood in the heart of Key West.
12. Sailboat rides
13. Snorkeling
14. Parasailing
Parasailing is a lot of fun if you want to sight-see while up in the air. You see the entire city of Key West while gliding above the water.
15. Clear, blue waters
16. Relax by the pool with the Florida breeze in your hair
17. Sushi the Drag Queen
Sushi the Drag Queen has been descending in front of Sloppy Joe's on Duval Street for years in a stiletto.
18. Sloppy Joe's
The world famous bar that is a must to visit while you're in Key West. It is one of Key West's most popular attractions on Duval Street.
19. Half Shell Raw Bar
Half Shell Raw Bar is a little hole in the wall seafood place that has the most amazing shrimp and crab if you're a seafood fan.
20. Boat parade
A festival of lights but a boat festival of lights is how Key West celebrates Christmas.
21. Jet skies
22. Palm trees
23. Drag shows
Key West has the best drag shows around Florida. The famous La Te Da in Key West is the best of the best.
24. Polydactyl cats
The cats who roam The Hemingway House and streets of Key West are known as polydactyl because they have an extra toe. Many think it looks like a thumb in where the genes of the cat carry an extra toe or foot.
25. Friendly people
26. Santa in his Florida best
