Recently, we saw how Southwest Florida residents celebrate the holidays with our own set of warm-weather traditions. After all, just because you can go to the beach every day of the year doesn’t mean that you don’t like to get in the holiday spirit!
And in reality, there’s a number of holiday-time traditions that Floridians enjoy each year. Best of all, they’re all family-friendly and a lot of fun. So, without further ado, we’re bringing you 6 more holiday traditions for anyone who lives here!
Stop by the Bubble Room on Captiva Island
We’ve talked about this off-the-beaten-path stop in the past, it’s a truly unique experience. While it’s Christmas at the Bubble Room restaurant every day of the year, there’s something extra exciting about stopping by this one during the holidays. Be sure to take lots of pictures!
Make sand angels at your favorite beach
Ask just about any snowbird who resides in Southwest Florida, and they’ll tell you that hanging out at the beach is much better than shoveling snow. In addition, during the holidays, we skip the snow angels for something distinctly Floridian, sand angels at your favorite beach, and you’re spoiled for choice.
Bake palm tree cookies with the kids and grandkids
And speaking of snowbirds, I love to recommend this activity each year during the holidays. The kids and grandkids can have a great time, and then you can send a handful of the tasty treats to your friends who are out of state. Nothing seems to ring in the holidays like freshly baked treats!
Make seashell decorations with hand-collected shells
On that note, I also like to get in the holiday spirit by collecting shells from some of our delightful beaches. Then, you can make memorable decorations with them, from tree ornaments to holiday wreaths. This one is, of course, an excellent way to involve the kids and grandkids!
Okay, I admit… we have a secret spot that will blow your mind during the holidays. On the days that the temperature does dip a little bit, the hot mineral springs in the upper part of SWFL are a treat you cannot miss. You’ll be really surprised at how amazing this is!
See the Captiva Holiday Village Golf Cart Parade
Finally, another off-the-beaten-path holiday tradition is seeing the Captiva Golf Cart Parade. It might sound somewhat quirky (and it is), but with all the golf carts decorated for the season, it is something very special.
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Terry Records
Broker/Owner
Records Results Real Estate
Residential Sales and Property Management Service