| Key West is a great place to get away for a | | | | some of his best-known novels. The house is |
| relaxing winter holiday. It has everything | | | | quite colorful and is the current home to |
| you need to overcome the winter blues - sun, | | | | dozens of local cats that call it their home. |
| sand, warm waters, great dining, a bit of | | | | As you travel around Key West and visit its |
| history and the envy of your friends when you | | | | many landmarks, do not be surprised to see |
| come back with that famous Florida tan. | | | | plaques about Hemmingway scattered here and |
| Whether you are thinking of a quick weekend | | | | there. He spent quite a bit of time at the |
| or a more relaxing week vacation, Key West | | | | hot spots during his time.The Audubon House |
| has enough variety to keep you busy the whole | | | | is an authentic 19th century home that has |
| time - and enough quiet spots for those who | | | | been fully restored and remodeled. It is |
| just want to lay back and absorb the rays.Key | | | | filled with genuine antiques and paintings by |
| West's beaches - with their warm and crystal | | | | famed naturalist John James Audubon. For |
| clear waters - are perfect for swimming, jet | | | | anyone who has heard of Audubon or who has |
| skiing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Several | | | | seen reproductions of some of his works, the |
| luxury resorts in Key West offer first-class | | | | trip to this house will give you memories to |
| accommodations and water related activities | | | | last a lifetime.There are also a variety of |
| for the whole family. Visitors can find a | | | | annual winter activities in Key West. Here |
| variety of activities close to shore or they | | | | are some of the more famous ones that are |
| can take one of the many glass-bottom boat | | | | held every December..In December, you have |
| tours - a must do to see the wonders of the | | | | the Key West Holiday Parade in Old Town. This |
| underwater tropical paradise that is just | | | | is a family oriented parade celebrating the |
| offshore. Many people also hire boats to take | | | | holiday. You also have the Key West Lighted |
| them scuba diving in the world-famous reefs. | | | | Boat Parade which features a variety of |
| And many offer quick scuba diving lessons so | | | | decorated boats cruising Key West Harbor at |
| that even the rank beginners can get up close | | | | night - each one trying to outdo the other as |
| and personal with the underwater adventures | | | | the best decorated boat.And of course, |
| all around Key West. For the less | | | | December would not be complete without a Key |
| adventurous, the Key West Aquarium will lets | | | | West New Year's Eve celebration. Just about |
| you see the local marine life up close and | | | | every restaurant, hotel and bar will have a |
| also offers dozens of hands-on activities for | | | | celebration and many of them have themes to |
| children. It makes for a great family day | | | | their celebrations so you can pick and choose |
| adventure.The island itself boasts has many | | | | to get just the right mood for bringing in |
| more remarkable attractions for the entire | | | | the new year. Experience the conch shell drop |
| family and the island is small enough that | | | | at Sloppy Joe's Bar or the "wench" drop at |
| visitors can see them all if they have the | | | | Schooner Wharf Bar, and for the more |
| ambition.Probably the best way to get a feel | | | | adventurous, the red high heel drop with drag |
| for all Key West offers is to take one of the | | | | queen Sushi at Bourbon Street Pub/ New |
| many Key West Historic Tours. These tours are | | | | Orleans House.Steven Chabotte is a writer for |
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| the Ernest Hemmingway House. This house was | | | | wintertime destination? |
| home to the famous author when he created | | | | |