If you are not interested in enjoying a White Christmas with snow there are plenty of places in the world where one can celebrate the holidays under the sun. The following Top 10 list of destination spa resorts was listed in Luxury Travel Magazine as ideal vacation spots:

Anse Chastanet: This is a boutique resort in St. Lucia with a lot of natural scenery and a beach.

Barnsley Garden Resort: Located in the Blue Ridge mountains of Georgia, this resort boosts lots of natural green landscape and a quiet Southern spot for relaxing during the holidays.

Grand Velas Riviera Maya: Based in Playa del Carmen this is a ultra-rich destination and all-inclusive for guests.

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit: A major 4-Diamond Star resort in Nuevo Vallarta, this luxury retreat in Mexico is the ultimate escape from the cold.
Half Moon: A top resort in the Caribbean on the north coast of Jamaica, this is a tropical location for guests who want to hob knob with the rich and famous.

Hotel Monte Mulini: This Eastern European spot in Rovinj, Croatia is a Mediterranean luxury hotel.

Hotel Valley Ho: Downtown Scottsdale is host of this hip hop inspired hotel with bountiful relaxation services in the Desert.

Hotel Villa Rolandi Thalasso SPA: Visitors arrive on the resort’s yacht which is docked on Isla Mujeres near Cancun. An exquisite experience awaits where one can swim with dolphins and dine on gourmet meals near the Mayan ruins.

Iguazu Grand Resort: An Argentinian hotel located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Igazu Falls. Another 5 Star destination surrounded by waterfalls and a Casino for the risk takers.

Jade Mountain: Also found on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, it is part of the Anse Chastanet and also near a World Heritage Site. Known for its romantic setting and tropical climate.