OT- Christmas Vacation Destinations

Submitted by Blue_In_Texas on

I need some input and haven't been satisfied with the digging I've done online. I am looking to book a 5 day vacation for the Christmas holidays with my gf. I want to go somewhere warm and tropical, and am between Belize, Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Jamaica. 

I think we'd ideally like to stay somewhere with clear beaches at a good resort. If possible, I'd like to stay someplace where there is something to do for a day trip around the resort/town. Of the spots above, has anyone ever been? Anyone know what's the best bargain? I have tried a travel agent but she wasn't really much help. 

I haven't ever visited anywhere in the area, so all tips are appreciated. 

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craig_james

May 17th, 2018 at 8:17 PM ^

Take a cruise to Bermuda for a week. They have many that stop there and just sit for a few days so you get to explore, golf, do whatever, then come back to the buffet, and sleep. I think they still have entertainment while on land? The water is perfect, everything is beautiful there. Getting a hotel there or a flight is outrageously expensive, but the cruise option makes everything very affordable.

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ESNY

May 17th, 2018 at 9:58 PM ^

Christmas vacation, Caribbean and bargain are pretty much 100% incompatible. If you want a bargain go the week before Xmas. Like the 19-23rd. Most hotels start jacking up rate on 23rd or 24th and/or have minimum stays and it gets more expensive the closer you get to New Years. I’d probably stay away from DR and Jamaica as those are big vacation destinations and are probably overpriced and overcrowded during holidays. Belize is less well known and probably more reasonably priced.

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Indiana Blue

May 18th, 2018 at 9:09 AM ^

stay in Poipu.  The Grand Hyatt is an incredible place to stay.  If you are a golfer, the attached course is where they use to play the Grand Slam (exhibition of the 4 golfers that won majors during the year) and it also outstanding.  Incredible island and Poipu gets lass than 2" of rain per year.  DO NOT go to Princeville ... rains all the time there.

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