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New Year Guadeloupe holidays
Start the New Year on a refreshing and relaxed note by celebrating it on the stunning shores of Guadeloupe. Swap the chill of winter for a sun-soaked holiday in the Caribbean. Champagne flows like water at New Year in Guadeloupe, and whether you are celebrating the start of the New Year at your hotel, a restaurant or at a beach bar there will be fireworks, special dinners and live music. Bring in the New Year with a difference, speak to one of our friendly travel experts today to start planning your dream holiday.
New Year holidays to Guadeloupe
New Year traditions in Guadeloupe
Christmas and New Year in Guadeloupe are traditionally celebrated with friends and family. Still to the day, many Guadeloupeans prefer to spend New Year’s Eve at home, but some choose to go for gourmet meals in a restaurant or to dance the night away at a nightclub. Wherever you end up at New Year, you will encounter live music and lots of dancing. For some, its traditional to swim in the sea at midnight.
A special home-cooked meal on New Year’s Eve consists of rice, beans, lobster and chicken, but in recent years, menus have become more sophisticated with foie gras, smoked salmon and oysters imported over from France. On the first day of the year, Guadeloupians offer mandarins or oranges as gifts to symbolise good luck for the rest of the year.
Best places to celebrate New Year in Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe, though often overlooked by travellers to the Caribbean, is full of celebration at New Year. Most hotels host a spectacular gala dinner on New Year’s Eve and throw a dazzling firework display on the beach.
If you prefer to celebrate with the locals, there are several nightclubs in Le Gosier, Pointe-à-Pitre and St. Francois. Generally, the nightlife is chilled in Guadeloupe, but popular DJs and parties will be scheduled for the big night for New Year. Clubs stay open as late as 6 am.
Restaurants will serve special fixed-price menus on New Year’s Eve. Make sure you book in advance to guarantee space for this popular night. Eating late on NYE is normal, so dinner service will be stretched over several hours before the midnight countdown. Diners would normally stay at the restaurant for drinks and celebrations once the meal is finished.
For the ultimate New Year celebration, hire a boat and watch the fireworks from all of the islands in the archipelago. Wherever you are staying in Guadeloupe, you will be able to watch a magnificent display of fireworks. Datcha beach in Le Gosier has a fantastic view of all the islands, making it one of the best places in the country to watch the fireworks on New Year’s Eve.
Best hotels to celebrate New Year in Guadeloupe
If you’ve dreamed of ringing in the New Year on an island in paradise, this is the perfect time to start planning your trip. Swap winter for summer this New Year’s Eve and give yourself a well-deserved change of scenery.
La Creole Beach Hotel & Spa is in Gosier is a perfect base for a New Year holiday in Guadeloupe. Offering an incredible view of the surrounding fireworks from their beach – from both the south coast of Grande-Terre and Base-Terre. Set in a tranquil tropical park with a private beach and infinity pool, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable stay here.
Set on one of the most beautiful beaches in Guadeloupe, Club Med La Caravelle is an all-inclusive paradise filled with adventures to suit the whole family. At New Year, the Club Med chefs will cook a special selection of dishes for dinner and an exciting night of entertainment will be organised, including a New Year show for children and adults, fireworks and an after-party in the main bar. Packages include flights, transfers, luxury accommodation, all meals and snacks, drinks, most activities and kids club from 4-17 years (childcare for 4 months – 3 years is available at extra cost).