Make New Year celebrations memorable with these 5 amazing destinations in the world:

News India Live, Digital Desk: In the year 2026, luxury travel does not just mean staying in expensive hotels, but engaging in ‘unique experiences’. Be it a private cabin amidst snowy hills or an overwater villa in the middle of the sea. If you too are looking for a special place to welcome 2026, then these 5 global destinations should be on your list.

1. Dubai (UAE): Skyrocketing luxury

Dubai has become synonymous with ‘ultra-luxury’ in the world. The view here on New Year is worth seeing.

USP: Historic fireworks of Burj Khalifa, dinner on a private yacht and ‘Royal Desert Safari’ amidst the desert.

Where to stay: World famous hotels like ‘Atlantis The Royal’ or ‘Burj Al Arab’.

2. Maldives: Peace amidst the sea

For those who love peace and privacy, there is no better place than Maldives.

USP: Private island resorts and underwater restaurants. Here you can celebrate the first morning of 2026 by jumping straight into the blue ocean from your villa.

Experience: Candlelight dinner by torchlight on the beach on New Year’s Eve.

3. Paris (France): Romance and a royal feel

Paris has always been the first choice for luxury seekers. The magic of ‘City of Lights’ increases further on New Year.

USP: Luxury boutique hotels near the Eiffel Tower, the world’s finest Champagne bars and cruise dinners on the River Seine.

2026 update: The newly opened palace hotels and Michelin star restaurants here are the main attractions this time.

4. Switzerland: ‘Heaven’ in the snow valleys

If you want to experience ‘White Winter’ on New Year, then the Swiss Alps should be your destination.

USP: Luxury ski resorts like St. Moritz. Here you can tour the hills by chopper (helicopter) and enjoy wine sitting near the fireplace at night.

Luxury: The world’s most amazing ‘luxury train’ journeys.

5. Norway: Nordic tranquility and the magic of ‘Aurora’

‘Nature-driven’ luxury is trending in 2026, and Norway is on top of it.

USP: Northern lights while sitting in ‘futuristic cabins’ made of glass (Northern Lights) to see. This is an experience that comes only once in a lifetime.

Trend: The ‘ice therapy’ and arctic wellness retreats here are becoming quite popular this year.

A glimpse of 2026 luxury travel