Here, based on an informal survey of local travel agents, are the Top 10 Christmas travel destinations, in alphabetical order, for Chicago-area residents, with special attractions or activities noted.
– Bahamas: Affordable; great beaches.
– Cayman Islands: Diving/snorkeling.
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– Florida: Miami nightlife; Disney World.
– Hawaii: Natural beauty; Waikiki and Honolulu; surfing.
– Israel: Religious significance.
– Jamaica: Affordable; fine beaches.
– London: History; shopping; theater.
– Mexico: Affordable; snorkeling and scuba diving; Aztec and Mayan ruins. – Southern California: Hollywood; Disneyland.
– U.S. Virgin Islands: Beaches; shopping.
In addition, the near-guarantee of warm weather is a major lure for all of these destinations except Israel (which usually is quite pleasant in December, although it can get nippy) and London.