There are plenty of reasons you might be searching for the best places to go for New Year’s Eve. Over the humdrum gatherings on your home turf? Need to get away after Christmas? Want to see what the festivities look like someplace that’s new to you? It’s not too late to head elsewhere on a winter escape for the variously dreaded and delightful December 31 and ring in the new year with an adventure for one of the world’s most unforgettable celebrations. Our list of 19 of the best places for New Year’s Eve has got your plans covered. There are parties and proceedings that will please every palate, ranging from big-city bashes everywhere from Berlin to Bangkok to more off-the-beaten-path destinations worth visiting any time of year—think Cusco and Kiribati. Whether your idea of an epic countdown involves dancing the night away at an into-the-morning street party, gazing at the stars on a beautiful beach, or reveling beneath a cascade of fireworks (or, perhaps some mix of the above) these New Year’s Eve destinations are where you want to herald in 2025. So amp up your anticipation this year—and let the countdown begin!
This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date. Additional reporting from Emily Price and Lauren Kilberg.