I am new to scuba and from GA. I am looking to go diving somewhere this Dec, I don't really care where, just to get away for a bit and practice scuba diving.
Welcome to the Board, One option is to look locally for the dive shop you certified with, may have a trip planned. If not you can get help here on ScubaBoard. . . Click on the "Forums" at the top of each page, then scroll way down

, these topics that pop up will cover equipment, training, special interests and more, but go past all of this today and go to "Regional Travel. . ." under this topic, scroll down to "Mexico", and below this "Cozumel". This is just one of hundreds of diving destinations. Read the messages from divers there right now, and those who have just left, or those getting ready to go again.
December in Cozumel, means warm water, great diving for beginners, to advanced divers. Helpful dive operations, friendly people, and close to Christmas and New Years, crowds of divers. Look at the current information, especially, the sticky message at the top of the page. If you're curiosity is excited, Use the search function for dive operators. . . If they have an opening at the time you are traveling, they may have help in finding a room. Package deals can be arranged by the airline, the hotel, or the dive operator. The most enjoyable trip might be put together by the dive operator, because they will be working with you the most on your trip.
Need any more help? Just post your question on the board in the forum for that topic.