Top Celebrity New Year’s Getaways of 2026
From romantic tropical escapes in Los Cabos, Costa Rica, and the Bahamas to glamorous private yacht parties in St. Barths and family-focused cultural trips in Morocco, celebrities went all-out with their 2026 celebrations. Hollywood’s A-listers proved that New Year’s was all about unforgettable getaways with family and friends. And several famous folks embraced new romances on the holiday. Here’s a roundup of the most stunning New Year’s vacations in 2026.
These celebrities chose tropical destinations to ring in the New Year
As 2026 began, many of Hollywood’s biggest names traded winter coats for swimsuits. And celebrities love to seek fresh starts in the tropics. Here’s a look at how some of the most talked-about stars rang in 2026 in tropical locations:
Madonna kicked off 2026 with a festive escape to Morocco. Her boyfriend, Akeem Morris, and several of her children joined her, according to Hola!. The pop icon was spotted attending cultural events and sharing vibrant family moments while embracing local traditions.
The U.S. Sun reported that billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez opted for sun and sand on the luxurious Caribbean island of St. Barths. The couple reportedly spent the holiday aboard a private yacht. They attended lavish beach parties and shared glimpses of their celebrations with a small circle of friends.
Actress Nina Dobrev also welcomed 2026 in style with a St. Barths yacht celebration, flaunting multiple micro bikinis while dancing. Her tropical retreat, as reported by InStyle, offered fans a glimpse of her post-breakup freedom.
Additionally, Tom Brady and social media star Alix Earle now infamously spent their New Year’s Eve on St. Barths. Photos and videos showed the two singles interacting, leading to speculation. Additional St. Barths visitors reportedly included Bethenny Frankel, Leonardo DiCaprio, and many more.
Actors Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster celebrated the start of 2026 with a romantic beach vacation in Costa Rica, according to DailyMail.com. Photographs captured the couple strolling along the shoreline.
Reality star and entrepreneur Ariana Madix brought a party vibe to her New Year’s celebrations in the Bahamas, according to The U.S. Sun. She was reportedly dancing aboard private yachts and attending beachfront gatherings. Her holiday highlighted a glamorous, sun-soaked start to the year.
Finally, Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez welcomed the New Year with a romantic getaway to Los Cabos, Mexico. The new couple posted intimate selfies on Instagram. This gave fans a peek into their first New Year together.
These A-listers opted for winter-weather locations to start 2026
Not every celebrity headed to the tropics for their New Year’s celebrations.
Content creator Emma Chamberlain kicked off 2026 with a festive winter escape to Rhinebeck, New York, where she celebrated the New Year with close friends, including Sabrina Carpenter. Chamberlain shared a carousel of photos to Instagram from the weekend showing her and her crew bundled up in the snow and laughing around a cozy cabin. They even sang karaoke to Carpenter’s hit, “Manchild.”
HGTV personality Christina Haack spent the holiday in Park City, Utah, on a blended family ski trip that brought together her boyfriend, Chris Larocca, her ex‑husband, Tarek El Moussa, his wife, Heather Rae El Moussa, and all of the children. The group enjoyed skiing and festive moments in matching outfits. They shared cheerful family photos to ring in the New Year. Haack praised the trip on Instagram, calling it a “great start” to 2026.
Another snowy hotspot for stars was Aspen, Colorado, according to People. Kim Kardashian was photographed bundled up in luxe winter fashion while soaking up the snowy scenery in early January. Fellow winter retreat visitors, like Kate Hudson, also embraced the ski party scene, hosting stylish gatherings at their New Year’s Eve parties.
Celebrities dominated Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve and Miami’s New Year’s Eve scene
On the national broadcast front, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest delivered one of its biggest and most star‑packed lineups in history for 2026. Diana Ross headlined the iconic Times Square stage with a live medley of her greatest hits just before midnight. The lineup also included performances from Mariah Carey, Demi Lovato, Post Malone, Ciara, Charlie Puth, Little Big Town, and more.
As for Miami, rap stars Young Thug and Meek Mill were photographed enjoying the festivities at exclusive venues. 50 Cent brought extra energy to E11EVEN Miami’s “Winter Wonderland” New Year’s Eve party. He was featured as one of the headline performers as the clock struck midnight.
