December: The Caribbean

Hotel rates hover around off-season lows until Christmas, making early December a great time to fly south. Foodies should consider Anguilla or Barbados. If you plan to spend your time in the water, Grand Cayman, Turks & Caicos, the Bahamas, or the British Virgin Islands won't disappoint. Stay out all night dancing in Puerto Rico or Aruba; or get in touch with nature in St. Lucia or Jamaica.