Best Islands to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025
Are you planning to travel somewhere on New Year's Eve? Why not go to a warm island and forget about winter for a while? Bask in the sun, luxuriate in sea waves, and experience a one-of-a-kind tropical New Year! We have come with some fantastic options: read on and pick your favourite.
The Bahamas
Enjoy sun and ocean while participating or observing the Junkanoo parade which is held on New Year’s Day and passes Nassau’s Bay Street. Before the parade begins, you can have fun watching the festive preparations: bright costumes, decorated floats, and dance troupes.
Other vacation destinations in the Bahamas include a serene getaway Blue Lagoon Island, a 141-acre waterpark Aquaventure located at Atlantis Paradise Island, and coral reefs surrounding Pearl Island.
Curaçao
The Dutch island in the Caribbean is a diverse place which is visible from its eclectic architecture and population of 55 nationalities. Willemstad, Curaçao’s capital, annually hosts a firework show on New Year’s Eve. In order to get the best views, head to the Floating Bridge in downtown.
Take time to go for a walk in the city’s neighbourhoods, including Brionsquare, where locals prepare pans with charcoal and put them in front of their houses. Then, they jump over them, to usher some good luck into the house. When you experience all this, remember to spend some time sunbathing, snorkelling, and diving — you’re in Curaçao, after all!
Canary Islands
The Canary archipelago, situated near the eastern shores of Africa, consists of seven islands: Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, El Hierro, Gran Canaria and La Gomera.
Pick Tenerife if you’d like to explore volcanic landscapes without refusing of modern comforts. Visit El Teide, an active volcano, set far away from settlements — a location promising clear night sky perfect for stargazing. If you’re fan of active recreation, come to El Medano Beach which offers great conditions for kitesurfing, windsurfing, and «classic» surfing. On the contrary, those preferring relaxing holidays can find plenty of spa hotels and a blossoming gastronomic scene. Finally, Tenerife is a place to be for all the wine lovers, whether it’s enough for you to just taste the drink or you’d like to have an insightful tour to one of local wineries.
Fuerteventura should be your choice if you seek for a family holiday or crave an adventurous experience filled with action. You can try sailing, cycling, surfing, and hiking — these are available even during the period of New Year celebrations. Less active travellers can explore the unique Popcorn Beach, which was named after the sand formations of coral origin found here. Another exciting destination worth visiting is the Dunas de Corralejo National Park, where you will have a chance to observe the desert-like scenery adorned with majestic mountains.
Lanzarote, also known as the «Land of 1000 volcanos», may resemble rather a moon surface than a tropical island, yet possesses the true Canarian charm. Since 1960s, it has had a reputaion of a bohemian paradise and has been free of mass tourism. This means, visiting it even on New Year’s Eve, you won’t have to share your celebration with hundreds of other vacationers; instead, you will enjoy space just for you and your companions. Spend some time exploring Lanzarote’s numerous vineyards, where vines are protected from strong winds with miniature stone walls. Beach bums will be delighted, as well: the Teguise coast is a white sand refuge sweeping your stress away with ocean’s gentle waves.
Aruba
Aruba, another Caribbean destination, is famous for its large-scale celebrations, beginning on December, 28. Fireworks are displayed across the island, streets come alive with parties, and the atmosphere becomes energising. As a beach destination, Aruba is excellent because of its warm climate, which is drier than on other Caribbean islands. Therefore, you will receive your sun portion guaranteed!
Let's Celebrate!
Whichever place you consider the best and whichever you decide to visit, may your New Year’s Eve celebration be joyful and fun, and may the forthcoming year bring you happiness, health, and peace! If you didn’t have a chance to travel this year, may you have it next year: we are sure that your trip will be amazing!