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November 24 2014 Key West FL-Thanks to the opening and reopening of several resorts a milder than usual hurricane season and lower airfares from reduced fuel costs more people than ever have taken a vacation to Key West Florida this year. Tourism officials expect those record numbers to continue this coming weekend as people from all across the country are expected to celebrate Thanksgiving in the Florida Keys.
“Over the last several years we have seen a steady increase in the number of visitors coming down for the long holiday weekend” said Selena Gomez spokeswoman for the Florida Keys Tourism Council. “Those numbers always spike during years when there have been very few hurricanes and tropical storms. This year was one of the lightest on record and our member hotels and inns are reporting substantially higher numbers of reservations for making Key West their top choice for Thanksgiving vacation destinations.”
On top of the mild climate beautiful beaches and world famous sunsets one of the biggest reasons Key West is such an attractive Thanksgiving option is the number of restaurants open on Thanksgiving. Food connoisseurs recognize the exceptional level of culinary skills that are present on the island thanks to the abundance of award-winning chefs that make the southernmost island their home. These skills are showcased at such iconic Key West restaurants like The Roof Top Café with the special menus they offer for their Thanksgiving dinner options.
“Many restaurants report that Thanksgiving night is the busiest night of the year for them surpassing even New Year’s Eve and Fantasy Fest” Gomez went on to say. “Many of the restaurants offer a traditional Thanksgiving dinner – turkey cranberry sauce mashed potatoes – while also providing special island style selections that reflect the local flavors. This mix of classical menu items partnered up with the award-winning New Island Cuisine has led Thanksgiving on Key West to become an annual trip for thousands of people.” Thanks to many contributing factors this year looks to introduce even more people to the beauty and charm that is Thanksgiving in Key West.
For more information on the Roof Top Café please visit their website: http://www.rooftopcafekeywest.com/
Jack Terry is a travel and lifestyle who has lived in Key West for several years.
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