Holiday season is here. While Christmas is just round the corner, New Year is fast approaching. While backpackers, families and couples must be busy planning their vacation for the twelve days of holiday, there are about 2 million jobless Americans whose unemployment benefits will end this month. In fact, the whole world is still reeling under the effects of economic downturn. see now Best travel tips

When London, Paris, Switzerland or New York seems out of budget, cheap holiday spots come to the rescue. From the Jamaican beach in Caribbean to the Christian Holy Lands, there exist several exotic places available as choices for those looking for cheap vacations this holiday. Here's a list of 8 most cheap destinations for your Christmas getaways.

Beach holiday in Negril, Jamaica

With a shoreline stretching over to seven miles, Negril is a beach resort town situated in the island nation of Jamaica in the Caribbean Sea. Cheap accommodation facilities, food, drink and shopping is why the place has gained popularity among students. The place abounds in holiday homes, which are actually houses rented for tourists, much cheaper than hotels. In fact, beaches in Negril have been ranked in top ten cheapest beach holiday spots by numerous travel magazines worldwide. Indulge in snorkeling, swimming, lounging by the beach and fun with the waves or simply enjoy your holiday evenings at a beach side restaurant with some beer and wine in Negril. Popular value hotels in Negril include White Sand and Rockhouse, with tariffs as low as $75 a night.