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1. Hotel Christopher ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda
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3. Yacutinga Eco-Lodge in Argentina

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Yacutinga Eco-Lodge in Argentina
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4. Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

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Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
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5. Mahekal Beach Resort

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Mahekal Beach Resort
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6. Te Wanaka Lodge, New Zealand

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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
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8. Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villas

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Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villas
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9. Maison Souvannaphoum

Maison Souvannaphoum
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10. Solmar Resort in Cabo San Lucas

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Solmar Resort in Cabo San Lucas
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11. Thompson Playa del Carmen

Thompson Playa del Carmen
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12. Valentin Imperial Maya

Valentin Imperial Maya
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13. Bahia Resort Hotel

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Bahia Resort Hotel
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14. Diamond Head Inn

Diamond Head Inn
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15. Kona Kai Resort & Spa

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Kona Kai Resort & Spa
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16. Katikies Hotel

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Katikies Hotel
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17. Lindos Blu

Lindos Blu
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18. Europe Hotel & Spa Zermatt

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Europe Hotel & Spa Zermatt
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19. Van der Valk Kontiki Beach Resort

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Van der Valk Kontiki Beach Resort
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20. Scuba Lodge and Ocean Suites

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Scuba Lodge and Ocean Suites
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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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