16 Best Beach Resorts for the Holidays

"The festive season kicks off on Dec. 17 and runs through Jan. 3. During that time, you’ll find gourmet feasts like the beloved ugly sweater and Christmas Day brunches and a Caribbean Christmas Eve party on the sand. Between swimming at the pool and building sandcastles, tiny travelers will love creating seashell ornaments and decorating cookies at Camp Seafire, the fun zone for children ages five to 12. Add to that the chance to craft family handprint cards and snap complimentary photos with Santa." - Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 countries across six continents — and counting. She contributes to Travel + Leisure, Hotels Above Par, InsideHook, Well+Good, T