If you are looking to get away from the cold winter and have fun this holiday season, why not take one of the Island Christmas vacations that are being offered by many travel agencies both online and off. The recession that has hit the United States has also hit the Caribbean islands as a good deal of their tourism flows from the United States. As a result, many of the islands in the Caribbean are seeking ways to get people to travel to their island and enjoy a vacation by offering discount packages.

Some of the best ways that you can enjoy Island Christmas vacations include:

Take a Cruise

If you take a Caribbean cruise, all of your meals are included as well as the accommodations. You can get cruises that will take you around the Caribbean and visit one or two of the islands. The destination that you choose is up to you, but all of the Caribbean islands are warm and tropical this time of the year and your entire family is sure to enjoy these island Christmas vacations. When on a cruise, you will have to pay for alcoholic beverages and tipping as these are not usually included in the cruise fare.

Go all Inclusive

Try an all inclusive resort such as Sandals. Many people enjoy all inclusive resorts because they do not have to fret over where they are going to eat or how they are going to get around the island. Meals are often included in these islands Christmas vacations and resorts can offer you privacy as well as luxury. You can choose from high end resorts that have every amenity that you can imagine, to more discount resorts that are usually family friendly. An all inclusive resort vacation to the islands is often the best and most economical way to visit the Caribbean. Bear in mind that all inclusive means different things in different resorts, so be sure that you understand what is included in your fee. In many cases, it will include activities, rentals, entertainment and some meals. Not all meals are always included so be sure to check it out before booking.

Try a Vacation Rental

Many people never consider renting a vacation home or condominium when they go away and automatically think only of hotels. Often, you can get a good deal on rental units and many of them have a beach view as well as in ground pools as well as space and privacy. If you are looking to get away from it all this Christmas season, you can find peace and serenity when you choose a vacation rental. Rental units range from condominiums to luxury beachfront homes. These end up saving you money when it comes to food as well. You can often have breakfast and lunch inside the rental and eat out for dinner only, saving more money.

Take a look at the air fares for different island destinations and choose one of the islands that will be perfect for your Christmas vacation. If you are traveling with family, choose a resort, cruise or rental that is family friendly when visiting the islands. You can find just about anything to suit your lifestyle when traveling to the Caribbean. Make this Christmas truly special by taking one of the island Christmas vacations that will be perfect for you and your family.