The Florida Keys Is an Unexpectedly Festive Destination During the Holidays—Here's How to Plan a Visit

"If you end up craving snow on your island getaway, the Great Lawn hosts Islamorada’s Holiday Fest with a 30-ton “Snow Mountain” for sledding, snowman-making, and snowball fights in over 70-degree heat, all set beneath a 35-foot-high Christmas tree that amplifies the holiday mood." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines