Everyone thinks you’re joking, but you’re serious about giving yourself a vacation next Christmas. Here are three warm, sunny spots to consider, plus one not-so-warm place if it wouldn’t feel like the holidays without a chill in the air.

Cayman Islands: Walk along an empty beach, drink cocktails by the pool, and watch a perfect sunset in West Bay.

American Samoa: Explore the United States’ only national park located south of the equator.

Myanmar: Discover the next Southeast Asian beach paradise along the shores of Ngapali.

Scotland: Sip Scotch near a log fireplace on the Isle of Skye.