By
Latasia Brown
Sun, sea, sand and Santa? When do we leave?
Spending the holidays at the beach is the perfect blend of two awesome worlds: the magical enchantment of the holidays and the relaxing, carefree atmosphere the beach brings.
Flagler County has that perfect combo down to a science. Not only do they have holiday activities galore, but they’ve also got really great winter deals that make the trip, and stay, much more affordable.
Flagler has some cool winter deals that include
20% off rentals, as well as special offers for
accommodations from as low as $54 per night! But what will make this holiday in Flagler really special are its one-of-a-kind events.
The Nutcracker…Florida style
The Cracked Nut promises an afternoon of fun madness Decemer 13 at 3 p.m. Local Flaglerites of various creative/theatrical skills will combine their talents to tell a “wild, wacky, wonderful story” about a shy dysfunctional nutcracker. One performance only. For more info, click
here.
Nature + Christmas = Smiles
Flagler’s Audubon Society hosts its Annual Christmas Bird Count Fieldtrip (CBC) December 18. This year is the CBC’s 110th year, making it the longest running ornithological census. The information that’s collected during the bird count goes to helping identify threats to several bird populations and their habitats as well as the ultimate determination of necessary conservation policies. So enjoy the outdoors with the whole family, and learn more about the fascinating nature and beauty of birds. For more info, click
here.
If exploring nature is your cup of tea, the Flagler Audubon Society hosts a bird walk December 12 at 8 a.m. You can participate in a bird and wildlife survey of the marshlands, coastal areas and beaches of Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area. For park details, click
here. For more info on the bird walk, click
here.
Cruise with Santa
Heeeeere’s Santa! Enjoy a fun cruise at the Hammock Beach Resort December 19 at 10 a.m. meet the jolly man himself! For more info, click
here.
Need more reasons to spend this holiday season on the quiet side of Florida? Click
here.