Spending the holidays on an island in the Gulf of Mexico is not exactly the festive picture painted by the classic Christmas special, but it offers one of the best vacation experiences possible. You will not find snow, but you WILL find incredible holiday spirit, great Christmas events, and of course, the beach! It offers everything you love about Christmas (except the snow) and everything that a top beach vacation destination provides. Here are five reasons you should plan your Christmas vacation here. Not the Christmas Weather You are Used