It makes common sense to check the climate and weather of your destination before you take off on your trip. Most of us do this regularly but there are times when we just assume what the temperature will be. Several years back I took a trip to Key West, Florida in the middle of January. I thought all I would need would be a couple of bathing suits, a few pairs of shorts and tops, sneakers, socks, underware and a hat. Wow, was I ever wrong. The thermometer registered 41 degrees as I got off the plane. I was freezing and needed a jacket or sweatshirt pronto. What a surprise it was to me to find out that the stores didn't stock these items in Key West. I don't make that mistake anymore. I go online to the weather channel and regardless of the forecast in the tropics, I bring a light weight sweater and poncho or a reversible jacket.
