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Curacao
JetBlue’s flights to Willemsted—the capital of Curacao—put this Southern Caribbean island within budget. Colorful European-style buildings on the waterfront allow for easy strolls. Rates at mid-range chain hotels aren’t terrible: Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino on Christmas Day is only $259, for example, and the pool at the super-cute, boutique-y Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites ($161) overlooks the beach.