Santa\u2019s Enchanted Forest<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nMiami<\/a>‘s annual extravaganza bills itself as the \u201cworld\u2019s largest holiday theme park and free carnival.\u201d With more than 100 rides, games, shows and attractions, who are we to argue? Photo ops with Santa and fair foods complete this Christmas\/carnival mashup.<\/p>\n![\"Miami,](\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Florida7-1024x683.jpg\")
Christmas trees look just a little bit different in Miami!<\/p><\/div>\n
Frozen Ever After Dessert Party<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nHere\u2019s a sweet finale to a day at Orlando<\/a>‘s Epcot World Showcase: Set sail on the Frozen Ever After musical boat ride, enjoy a waterside viewing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth<\/em> and indulge in a buffet of desserts, savory treats and adult beverages. As for your diet? Let it go.<\/p>\n![\"Orlando,](\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Florida3-1024x683.jpg\")
What’s more magical than spending the holidays at Disney?<\/p><\/div>\n
ICE!<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nJack Frost will be nipping at your nose inside Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee<\/a>, where the 9-degree temps keep things chill. In addition to this year\u2019s A Christmas Story<\/em>-themed ice sculptures, a frozen Nativity and other cold creations, you can slide down five two-story ice slides. Cool.<\/p>\n![\"Kissimmee,](\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Florida8-1024x768.jpg\")
ICE! at Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center<\/a> is an impressive spectacle everyone should experience. | Trover photo by monika Galang<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nNights of Lights<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you thought your neighbor\u2019s yard decorations were impressive, wait\u2019ll you feast your eyes on what National Geographic called one of the 10 best holiday light displays in the world. Millions of tiny white lights illuminate historic St. Augustine<\/a>, from palm trees to centuries-old buildings.<\/p>\n![\"St.](\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Florida2-1024x683.jpg\")
Don’t forget to sneak in a peek (and a stay) at St. Augustine’s iconic Casa Monica Resort & Spa<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\nKey West Holiday Fest<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nAin\u2019t no Christmas like a Key West<\/a> Christmas, \u2018cause a Key West Christmas has a lighted bike parade, lighted boat parades (yes, plural) and even a Parade of Paws for your four-legged friends. The celebration kicks off the day before Thanksgiving with the lighting of the Harbor Walk of Lights and continues through New Year\u2019s Eve with a conch shell drop. Because, well, Key West.<\/p>\n![\"Key](\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Florida5.jpg\")
Everyone loves Christmas in Key West, even the pups feel right at home!<\/p><\/div>\n
Pensacola Winterfest<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nNightfly snowfalls and trolley \u201cperformance tours\u201d are the centerpiece of this downtown Pensacola<\/a> celebration. Options range from Living Nativity to Polar Express to Scrooge and more.<\/p>\nChristmas in the Wild<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nEnjoy fun after dark with the denizens of ZooTampa<\/a> at Lowry Park. The offerings include animal encounters, a holiday-themed animal show, photo ops in Santa\u2019s Village, a 50-foot Christmas tree with dancing lights and even a holiday food and drink menu: hot chocolate for the kids, peppermint martinis for you. It\u2019s a win-win.<\/p>\n![\"Tampa,](\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Florida9-1024x556.jpeg\")
What makes the animal encounters at ZooTampa at Lowry Park even better? The holidays, of course! | Trover photo by Todd Siravo <\/a><\/p><\/div>\nNorth Pole Express<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\nAll aboard this train ride that takes its cues from Chris Van Allsburg\u2019s beloved Polar Express <\/em>children\u2019s book. At dusk, pajama-clad kids board a train at the Florida Rail Road Museum in Parrish<\/a> and disembark at the \u201cNorth Pole\u201d\u2014a giant field twinkling with holiday lights. There, they\u2019ll enjoy snacks, crafts, games and a meeting with St. Nick himself.<\/p>\nChristmas Tour of Homes<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\nMount Dora<\/a> is a charming Central Florida town, known for its antique shops, craft festivals and picturesque homes\u2014and each December, you get a chance to peek inside some of those houses in all their Pinterest-worthy holiday glory. The town\u2019s Women\u2019s Committee of Fine Arts sponsors the tour, which raises money to provide student scholarships. It\u2019s holiday eye candy with a built-in good cause.<\/p>\n![\"Mount](\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Florida10-1024x680.jpg\")
This town is extra charming year-round, so you know it’s going to be over-the-top joyful at Christmas! | Trover photo by Lara Dunning<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nSurfing Santas<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
Christmas trees look just a little bit different in Miami!<\/p><\/div>\n
Frozen Ever After Dessert Party<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nHere\u2019s a sweet finale to a day at Orlando<\/a>‘s Epcot World Showcase: Set sail on the Frozen Ever After musical boat ride, enjoy a waterside viewing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth<\/em> and indulge in a buffet of desserts, savory treats and adult beverages. As for your diet? Let it go.<\/p>\nWhat’s more magical than spending the holidays at Disney?<\/p><\/div>\n
ICE!<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nJack Frost will be nipping at your nose inside Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee<\/a>, where the 9-degree temps keep things chill. In addition to this year\u2019s A Christmas Story<\/em>-themed ice sculptures, a frozen Nativity and other cold creations, you can slide down five two-story ice slides. Cool.<\/p>\nICE! at Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center<\/a> is an impressive spectacle everyone should experience. | Trover photo by monika Galang<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nNights of Lights<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you thought your neighbor\u2019s yard decorations were impressive, wait\u2019ll you feast your eyes on what National Geographic called one of the 10 best holiday light displays in the world. Millions of tiny white lights illuminate historic St. Augustine<\/a>, from palm trees to centuries-old buildings.<\/p>\nDon’t forget to sneak in a peek (and a stay) at St. Augustine’s iconic Casa Monica Resort & Spa<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\nKey West Holiday Fest<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nAin\u2019t no Christmas like a Key West<\/a> Christmas, \u2018cause a Key West Christmas has a lighted bike parade, lighted boat parades (yes, plural) and even a Parade of Paws for your four-legged friends. The celebration kicks off the day before Thanksgiving with the lighting of the Harbor Walk of Lights and continues through New Year\u2019s Eve with a conch shell drop. Because, well, Key West.<\/p>\nEveryone loves Christmas in Key West, even the pups feel right at home!<\/p><\/div>\n
Pensacola Winterfest<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nNightfly snowfalls and trolley \u201cperformance tours\u201d are the centerpiece of this downtown Pensacola<\/a> celebration. Options range from Living Nativity to Polar Express to Scrooge and more.<\/p>\nChristmas in the Wild<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nEnjoy fun after dark with the denizens of ZooTampa<\/a> at Lowry Park. The offerings include animal encounters, a holiday-themed animal show, photo ops in Santa\u2019s Village, a 50-foot Christmas tree with dancing lights and even a holiday food and drink menu: hot chocolate for the kids, peppermint martinis for you. It\u2019s a win-win.<\/p>\nWhat makes the animal encounters at ZooTampa at Lowry Park even better? The holidays, of course! | Trover photo by Todd Siravo <\/a><\/p><\/div>\nNorth Pole Express<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\nAll aboard this train ride that takes its cues from Chris Van Allsburg\u2019s beloved Polar Express <\/em>children\u2019s book. At dusk, pajama-clad kids board a train at the Florida Rail Road Museum in Parrish<\/a> and disembark at the \u201cNorth Pole\u201d\u2014a giant field twinkling with holiday lights. There, they\u2019ll enjoy snacks, crafts, games and a meeting with St. Nick himself.<\/p>\nChristmas Tour of Homes<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\nMount Dora<\/a> is a charming Central Florida town, known for its antique shops, craft festivals and picturesque homes\u2014and each December, you get a chance to peek inside some of those houses in all their Pinterest-worthy holiday glory. The town\u2019s Women\u2019s Committee of Fine Arts sponsors the tour, which raises money to provide student scholarships. It\u2019s holiday eye candy with a built-in good cause.<\/p>\nThis town is extra charming year-round, so you know it’s going to be over-the-top joyful at Christmas! | Trover photo by Lara Dunning<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nSurfing Santas<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
What’s more magical than spending the holidays at Disney?<\/p><\/div>\n
ICE!<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nJack Frost will be nipping at your nose inside Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee<\/a>, where the 9-degree temps keep things chill. In addition to this year\u2019s A Christmas Story<\/em>-themed ice sculptures, a frozen Nativity and other cold creations, you can slide down five two-story ice slides. Cool.<\/p>\nICE! at Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center<\/a> is an impressive spectacle everyone should experience. | Trover photo by monika Galang<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nNights of Lights<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you thought your neighbor\u2019s yard decorations were impressive, wait\u2019ll you feast your eyes on what National Geographic called one of the 10 best holiday light displays in the world. Millions of tiny white lights illuminate historic St. Augustine<\/a>, from palm trees to centuries-old buildings.<\/p>\nDon’t forget to sneak in a peek (and a stay) at St. Augustine’s iconic Casa Monica Resort & Spa<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\nKey West Holiday Fest<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nAin\u2019t no Christmas like a Key West<\/a> Christmas, \u2018cause a Key West Christmas has a lighted bike parade, lighted boat parades (yes, plural) and even a Parade of Paws for your four-legged friends. The celebration kicks off the day before Thanksgiving with the lighting of the Harbor Walk of Lights and continues through New Year\u2019s Eve with a conch shell drop. Because, well, Key West.<\/p>\nEveryone loves Christmas in Key West, even the pups feel right at home!<\/p><\/div>\n
Pensacola Winterfest<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nNightfly snowfalls and trolley \u201cperformance tours\u201d are the centerpiece of this downtown Pensacola<\/a> celebration. Options range from Living Nativity to Polar Express to Scrooge and more.<\/p>\nChristmas in the Wild<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nEnjoy fun after dark with the denizens of ZooTampa<\/a> at Lowry Park. The offerings include animal encounters, a holiday-themed animal show, photo ops in Santa\u2019s Village, a 50-foot Christmas tree with dancing lights and even a holiday food and drink menu: hot chocolate for the kids, peppermint martinis for you. It\u2019s a win-win.<\/p>\nWhat makes the animal encounters at ZooTampa at Lowry Park even better? The holidays, of course! | Trover photo by Todd Siravo <\/a><\/p><\/div>\nNorth Pole Express<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\nAll aboard this train ride that takes its cues from Chris Van Allsburg\u2019s beloved Polar Express <\/em>children\u2019s book. At dusk, pajama-clad kids board a train at the Florida Rail Road Museum in Parrish<\/a> and disembark at the \u201cNorth Pole\u201d\u2014a giant field twinkling with holiday lights. There, they\u2019ll enjoy snacks, crafts, games and a meeting with St. Nick himself.<\/p>\nChristmas Tour of Homes<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\nMount Dora<\/a> is a charming Central Florida town, known for its antique shops, craft festivals and picturesque homes\u2014and each December, you get a chance to peek inside some of those houses in all their Pinterest-worthy holiday glory. The town\u2019s Women\u2019s Committee of Fine Arts sponsors the tour, which raises money to provide student scholarships. It\u2019s holiday eye candy with a built-in good cause.<\/p>\nThis town is extra charming year-round, so you know it’s going to be over-the-top joyful at Christmas! | Trover photo by Lara Dunning<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nSurfing Santas<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
ICE! at Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center<\/a> is an impressive spectacle everyone should experience. | Trover photo by monika Galang<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n If you thought your neighbor\u2019s yard decorations were impressive, wait\u2019ll you feast your eyes on what National Geographic called one of the 10 best holiday light displays in the world. Millions of tiny white lights illuminate historic St. Augustine<\/a>, from palm trees to centuries-old buildings.<\/p>\n Don’t forget to sneak in a peek (and a stay) at St. Augustine’s iconic Casa Monica Resort & Spa<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n Ain\u2019t no Christmas like a Key West<\/a> Christmas, \u2018cause a Key West Christmas has a lighted bike parade, lighted boat parades (yes, plural) and even a Parade of Paws for your four-legged friends. The celebration kicks off the day before Thanksgiving with the lighting of the Harbor Walk of Lights and continues through New Year\u2019s Eve with a conch shell drop. Because, well, Key West.<\/p>\n Everyone loves Christmas in Key West, even the pups feel right at home!<\/p><\/div>\n Nightfly snowfalls and trolley \u201cperformance tours\u201d are the centerpiece of this downtown Pensacola<\/a> celebration. Options range from Living Nativity to Polar Express to Scrooge and more.<\/p>\n Enjoy fun after dark with the denizens of ZooTampa<\/a> at Lowry Park. The offerings include animal encounters, a holiday-themed animal show, photo ops in Santa\u2019s Village, a 50-foot Christmas tree with dancing lights and even a holiday food and drink menu: hot chocolate for the kids, peppermint martinis for you. It\u2019s a win-win.<\/p>\n What makes the animal encounters at ZooTampa at Lowry Park even better? The holidays, of course! | Trover photo by Todd Siravo <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n All aboard this train ride that takes its cues from Chris Van Allsburg\u2019s beloved Polar Express <\/em>children\u2019s book. At dusk, pajama-clad kids board a train at the Florida Rail Road Museum in Parrish<\/a> and disembark at the \u201cNorth Pole\u201d\u2014a giant field twinkling with holiday lights. There, they\u2019ll enjoy snacks, crafts, games and a meeting with St. Nick himself.<\/p>\n Mount Dora<\/a> is a charming Central Florida town, known for its antique shops, craft festivals and picturesque homes\u2014and each December, you get a chance to peek inside some of those houses in all their Pinterest-worthy holiday glory. The town\u2019s Women\u2019s Committee of Fine Arts sponsors the tour, which raises money to provide student scholarships. It\u2019s holiday eye candy with a built-in good cause.<\/p>\n This town is extra charming year-round, so you know it’s going to be over-the-top joyful at Christmas! | Trover photo by Lara Dunning<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nNights of Lights<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nKey West Holiday Fest<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nPensacola Winterfest<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nChristmas in the Wild<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nNorth Pole Express<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
Christmas Tour of Homes<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
Surfing Santas<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n