Tropical Vacations in December
- Take a break from winter on a tropical vacation.tropical paradise image by Partridge Pictures from Fotolia.com
For many, the word "December" conjures up thoughts of vacations in tropical climes, especially if you live in a cold climate. The kids are out of school for a couple of weeks, it's snowing outside, the roads are icy: in other words, it's time for a vacation. December is a great time to head for the equatorial realms, but make sure to do your research first. Some tropical regions experience extreme heat, humidity, rainfall and even storms during the winter months. - Consider a December vacation to Belize. December temperatures range from an average high of 80 degrees to a low of 71 degrees. Visit after the middle of the month when the rainy season ends. Belize is a popular scuba and snorkeling destination, especially the eastern coast which features coral reefs and clear waters. Belize's western region, home to the indigenous Mayan peoples, offers a variety of recreational activities such as canoeing, horseback riding and cultural tours. The Ka'ana Boutique Resort in western Belize offers four vacation packages: all-inclusive, romance, friends and family, and reef and rain forest. The reef and rain forest vacation offers four days of lodging, meals and activities at the Ka'ana resort, airfare to the west coast and three days of accommodations at one of three beach resorts. Rooms at the Ka'ana feature local artwork, premium bedding, pool or jungle views, plasma flat-screen televisions, espresso makers, minibars and high speed Internet access. Relax in the resort's full-service spa or take a dip in the infinity-edge pools. La Ceiba restaurants offers locally-inspired cuisine, prepared with ingredients from the resort's organic garden.
Ka'Ana Boutique Resort
PO Box 263
San Ignacio Town, Belize
Central America
877-522-6221
kaanabelize.com - The Dominican Republic's December temperatures range from high of 82 degree to a low of 71 degrees, with an average rainfall of only 3 inches. The Punta Cana Resort and Club, located on the Dominican Republic, takes advantage of the tropical climate by offering a variety of recreational activities. The resort is set on 15,000 acres and features two golf-courses, a full-service spa, a marina, the Punta Cana International Airport and an ecological reserve. Stay in the designer villas at Tortuga Bay or choose a room at the Punta Cana hotel. Both offer miles of white, sandy beachfront access, flat-screen satellite televisions, premium linens, coffee makers and Internet access. Guests staying in the Tortuga Villas also receive a complimentary golf cart for use during their visit. Play tennis on the resort's six clay courts, dine at the resort's eight restaurants or relax with a drink at Punta Cana's five bars and lounges. Segway Tours, horseback riding, hikes through the ecological reserve, kite boarding and scuba diving are just a few of the activities available.
Punta Cana Resort and Club
Punta Cana
Higüey, República Dominicana
809-959-2262
puntacana.com - According to Phuket.com, the best time to visit Phuket, Thailand is from October through March, when monsoon season brings cool breezes and less humidity to this tropical island. Average temperatures range from 79 to 85 degrees in December. The Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort offers vacation packages for relaxing or recreation. Rooms and suites feature teak furnishings, silk fabrics, Thai artwork, 37-inch LCD televisions, minibars and coffeemakers. Some rooms also feature ocean views, balconies and wood flooring. Shop in the town of Patong, just a few miles from the resort, relax in the resort's full-service spa or play on the beach. The resort also offers two pools, Thai cooking classes, a kids club, tennis and squash courts and cultural and nature excursions.
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
29 Soi Karon Nui, Tambon Karon,
Amphur Muang Phuket, 83100
Thailand
66-76-370-100
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