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1. Hotel Christopher ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

© Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda

3. Yacutinga Eco-Lodge in Argentina

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© Yacutinga Eco-Lodge in Argentina

4. Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

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5. Mahekal Beach Resort

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© Mahekal Beach Resort

6. Te Wanaka Lodge, New Zealand

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7. Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai

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© Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai

8. Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villas

Romantic Islands
© Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villas

9. Maison Souvannaphoum

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10. Solmar Resort in Cabo San Lucas

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© Solmar Resort in Cabo San Lucas

11. Thompson Playa del Carmen

© Thompson Playa del Carmen

12. Valentin Imperial Maya

© Valentin Imperial Maya

13. Bahia Resort Hotel

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© Bahia Resort Hotel

14. Diamond Head Inn

15. Kona Kai Resort & Spa

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© Kona Kai Resort & Spa

16. Katikies Hotel

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17. Lindos Blu

18. Europe Hotel & Spa Zermatt

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© Europe Hotel & Spa Zermatt

19. Van der Valk Kontiki Beach Resort

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© Van der Valk Kontiki Beach Resort

20. Scuba Lodge and Ocean Suites

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© Scuba Lodge and Ocean Suites

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Relax on a sandy beach in the Caribbean, admire the holiday decorations in New York City, or take a longer trip to Australia and New Zealand in the Southern Hemisphere to find summer in the middle of winter. Avoid the holiday travel rush by scheduling your vacation during the first ten days of December, or book months ahead of time if you plan to visit the popular vacation destinations during the peak times. Remember to call ahead and reserve spa treatments, golf tee times and other activities as well.

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