New Year's getaways
Somewhere warm to close one year, somewhere lively to start the next. Sun escapes and New Year's Eve breaks, ready when you are.
Where to go for New Year's
A curated set of destinations for the turn of the year, from dependable winter sun to cities that know how to see it in.
Why travel for New Year's
A proper reset. Start the year somewhere new, warm and yours, instead of another cold night in.
The window is already open. If you are travelling for the holidays, extending through New Year is often the easier and better-value call.
Celebrations built for you. Resorts and cities put on their best for the turn of the year, from beach parties to gala dinners.
Warm and quiet or lively and late
New Year comes in two moods. Warm and quiet means slipping into the year on a beach with nowhere to be. Lively and late means the countdown, the crowd and fireworks over a city skyline. Pick your pace, and start the year the way you want to.
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New Year's getaways FAQ
Where can I spend New Year's somewhere warm?
Winter-sun destinations such as Mexico, the Dominican Republic and the wider Caribbean are at their best around New Year, with dependable heat and resorts that mark the occasion in style.
Should I book Christmas and New Year as one trip?
Often yes. Many packages run through the full late-December window, which tends to beat two separate short trips on both price and hassle. Our Christmas vacations page covers the first half of that window.
When should I book a New Year's getaway?
This is peak season, so book two to four months ahead for the best choice and value. New Year's Eve city breaks in particular sell out early.
Are New Year's trips expensive?
The exact turn-of-year dates are premium. Choosing an all-inclusive fixes most of the cost upfront, and travelling in the first week of January instead can bring prices down sharply.
What is there to do on New Year's Eve at a resort?
Most resorts lay on gala dinners, live entertainment, beach or poolside parties and a midnight celebration, so you can mark the moment without leaving the property.