If you seek sun, sea and beaches, our list of the 10 hottest Christmas sun destinations will interest you!

Sun, white sand beaches, blue sea and friendly people make Punta Cana, Dominican Republic a charming place to visit. The airport is near the cities and you'll find many high-quality hotels. It's enough to put you in a beautiful mood! (Clipart.com)

Maybe Puerto Plata, with warm air and turquoise seas as far as the eye can see, is more your style. The Dominican destination is alive with dance, music and the most vibrant of colours. (Clipart.com)

If you're up for an adventure, try Mexico's Riviera Nayarit. The area, near Puerto Vallarta, combines five-star luxury with adventure tourism. (Clipart.com)

How can you resist an area nestled between picturesque beaches, cliffs and vibrant forests - all close to a traditional Mexican village? Puerto Vallarta provides all this and more. (Clipart.com)

Cancun, Mexico is a favourite of tourists, sun-seekers and Spring Break fanatics thanks to a long beach which borders the Caribbean Sea. (Clipart.com)

Acapulco - one of Mexico's oldest holiday resort spots - is a perfect family destination. The beaches and cliffs are a great place for kids to play 'pirate.' (Clipart.com)

Cuba's Cayo Santa Maria is one of the island's most enticing destinations. It combines kilometres of white sand, blue sea and luxurious hotels with plenty of excursion opportunities. (Clipart.com)

The pristine beaches of Holguin, Cuba are a perfect reason to leave your hotel's swimming pool and hit the sand. (Clipart.com)

St. Maarten/St. Martin is a great alternative to other popular sun destinations. This West-Indian island has double the personality, with France and the Netherlands both sharing ownership of the island. With 37 beaches available, this bit of Europe in the Caribbean is a great place to relax. (Clipart.com)

With more than 300 km of coasts and 70 easily accessible beaches, Costa Rica is becoming the next hot tourist destination for sun seekers. (Clipart.com)