{"id":14006,"date":"2021-12-20T10:47:36","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T10:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/po\/?p=14006"},"modified":"2021-12-21T09:34:35","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T09:34:35","slug":"best-beach-destinations-for-new-years-eve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/best-beach-destinations-for-new-years-eve\/","title":{"rendered":"Beach blowouts: 5 hot destinations for New Year’s Eve"},"content":{"rendered":"

See in the new year with your toes between the sand and a tropical cocktail in hand<\/h3>\n

Upbeat meets laidback at these barefoot beach resorts<\/a>, where you can dance the night away to exotic beats and recover on a sun lounger by day. Whether you plan to party or relax (or a bit of both), here are five of our favourite end of year escapes to celebrate 2022 in style.<\/p>\n

1. Tulum, Mexico<\/h2>\n

\"La<\/p>\n

While many party people might flock to Cancun, the more chilled-out celebrations in tranquil Tulum<\/a> draw a cooler crowd. Settle in to a beachfront bar along the power-white beaches dotted with rustic palapas<\/em> and bohemian daybeds, to contemplate your new year’s resolutions over fruit smoothies or fresh sugar cane mojitos. A relaxing massage in a shore-side cabana is the perfect hangover cure for New Year’s Day, or a refreshing dip in one of the nearby cenotes<\/em> – these deep, mystical underground waters are a much-needed, cooling respite from the Mexican sun.<\/p>\n

\"Mezzanine\"<\/p>\n

\"Mi<\/p>\n

Where to stay:<\/strong> With four fabulous Tulum hotels to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice when deciding where to lay your sun hat. For a couples getaway, Mi Amor<\/a> more than lives up to its romantic reputation, with Caribbean Sea-facing cabanas along a rocky cliff, while adults-only Mezzanine<\/a> has just nine beautiful bedrooms if you’re looking for a truly intimate hideaway. Then there’s the blissed-out La Zebra<\/a>, where plush day beds rest on creamy sand under thatched parasols.<\/p>\n

2. Phuket, Thailand<\/h2>\n

\"Phuket\"<\/p>\n

With some of Thailand’s<\/a> best beaches, Phuket<\/a> is an island to while away the final days of the year in total bliss. The heady scent of exotic flowers fills the balmy air, star fruit cocktails are ordered on repeat, and the Andaman Sea lures travellers from gently swinging hammocks into its warm waters. While there are plenty of places to party on the largest Thai island, it’s really the endless ways to relax that shine here – from traditional honey and ginger massages to sipping lemongrass tea on your balcony just watching the waves lap the shore.<\/p>\n

\"Phuket\"<\/p>\n

Where to stay:<\/strong> Whichever of the five idyllic SLH Phuket properties you pick, you’ll want to keep coming back for more. The treetop villas of Keemala<\/a> are hidden in the lush Thai rainforest, while Aleenta Resort & Spa Phuket<\/a> is all about the ‘outside living-in’ concept – suites have retractable glass walls, lofts benefit from soul-stirring sea views and villas boast spacious outdoor living areas.<\/p>\n

3. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil<\/h2>\n

\"Rio<\/p>\n

Rio de Janeiro<\/a> is the very best of Brazil<\/a>, where sunny\u00a0caipirinhas\u00a0<\/em>flow freely and mountains overlook the wild Atlantic Ocean. Countdown to the new year on the legendary Copacabana Beach, which plays host to the city’s second biggest bash known locally as Reveillon – which only slightly trails Carnival in the scale of its celebrations. Be sure to secure your spot along the famous sand early in the day, as by nightfall the beach will be buzzing with party-goers popping champagne. Several stages are set up to blast tropical tunes and get the beach on its feet with live Brazilian samba displays, so you can find your own rhythm in the build up to new year.<\/p>\n

\"Emiliano<\/p>\n

Where to stay:<\/strong> Famous for its distinctive fa\u00e7ade of white, foldable shutters, and its prime position on Copacabana Beach, Emiliano Rio<\/a> is where Modernist architecture meets minimalist interiors. Head up to the stylish rooftop bar and infinity pool that blurs the line between the glistening blue ocean and distant views of Sugar Loaf mountain.<\/p>\n

4. St Barth\u00e9lemy, Caribbean<\/h2>\n

\"St<\/p>\n

There’s a reason the jet set return to this Caribbean<\/a> island year after year to start the next in some serious style. St Barts<\/a> is the place to see and be seen during the winter sun<\/a> season, particularly in and around celebrity hotspot, St Jean. Luxury villas, trendy restaurants, and the chic boutiques of Gustavia are all brimming with fashionable visitors at this time of year – who watch from their superyachts as the sky is lit up with a magical firework display at midnight above Fort Oscar on New Year’s Eve. After partying the night away with the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, let the warm, calm waters of Grand Cul de Sac \u2013 renowned as one of the best beaches in the world – simply wash your hangover away.<\/p>\n

\"St<\/p>\n

Where to stay:\u00a0<\/strong>Nestled right beside a peaceful lagoon, Le Barth\u00e9lemy Hotel & Spa<\/a> effortlessly captures the relaxed spirit of island life, with d\u00e9cor and furnishings that reflect the natural beauty of St Barts.<\/p>\n

5. Bamboo Island, Cambodia<\/h2>\n

\"Koh<\/p>\n

Step off the tourist trail for New Year’s Eve and onto Bamboo Island<\/a>, or Koh Russey as it\u2019s known locally. With golden sands dotted with the occasional traditional wooden hut and BBQ, Bamboo Island feels like one of Cambodia\u2019s<\/a> untold secrets. Kick off your shoes, soak up the beautiful Ream National Park setting and let the charms of this tiny desert island wash over you as you wake up to 2022 feeling a world away from everything else.<\/p>\n

\"Koh<\/p>\n

Where to stay:<\/strong> The ocean is only ever a short walk away at Koh Russey Villas & Resort<\/a> \u2013 after all, the island is little more than a mile wide \u2013 and nature is all around. For an unforgettable last night of the year, ask the staff about magical plankton swims or curl up with a film under the stars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

See in the new year with your toes between the sand and a tropical cocktail in hand Upbeat meets laidback at these barefoot beach resorts, where you can…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":14010,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[96,122,42,28,131,33,27],"yoast_head":"\nBeach blowouts: 5 hot destinations for New Year's Eve - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Journal<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The best beach destinations to book for an end of year escape, from bohemian Tulum retreats to party-perfect villas on a Cambodian island.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Beach blowouts: 5 hot destinations for New Year's Eve - 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