Is it possible to have too many New Year’s traditions? Not if you are hoping to start the new year on a positive note! What sorts of traditions do those of us who love them make sure we undertake annually? See how many of our picks are on your list this year:
- Grabbing that midnight kiss as the clock strikes midnight on January 1st
- Turning out for fireworks displays set off when the new year begins
- Setting resolutions that focus on self-improvement rather than homages to the gods, a tradition matching those Babylonians set annually around 4,000+ years ago
- Watching New York City’s Times Square ball drop on TV, a tradition that began in 1907
- Gathering loved ones to sing Auld Lang Syne based on Scottish poet Robert Burns’ 18th-century poem
- Champagne toasts that can be traced back to the Christian tradition of Eucharist
- Indulging in foods with symbolic meanings, like black-eyed peas, pork, fermented cabbage, and grapes.
The modern-day tradition that is growing in popularity
If you’ve had your fill of grapes, can’t stay awake past 9 p.m. or you’re happy to leave the job of making resolutions to ancient Babylonians, a tradition that has caught fire in North America is committing to a relaxing vacation in the year ahead. The favorite destination of these resolution makers? Nearby Belize, the English-speaking nation that’s easy to reach, where vacationers make good on their long-standing tradition of vacationing on a private island.
Belize’s Coco Plum Island Resort is a tiny enclave of well-placed cabanas that elevate serenity to new heights. This adults-only haven offers a 2026 getaway that could be the most peaceful opportunity to unwind you’ve ever experienced. The resort’s All Inclusive Snorkel Package is filled with perks that include digs, meals, unlimited local bar beverages, and so many other delights, you may think you’re dreaming when you read the list.
Don’t start looking for your luggage yet!
Coco Plum is incredibly popular, with limited availability already extending into early 2026. To give yourself plenty of time to secure the best airfare, arrange time off work, and plan every detail of your escape without missing a thing, consider scheduling your Coco Plum getaway for any time between May and December 2026. If there’s a special occasion that deserves to be celebrated in unforgettable style, choosing that date could mark the beginning of a beautiful new tradition.
With its all-inclusive snorkel experiences, lush Caribbean surroundings, and effortless island charm, Coco Plum Island Resort offers the perfect setting to turn long-awaited plans into lifelong memories. If this doesn’t inspire you to create your own annual “escape to this tropical paradise,” you may simply have to settle for extra midnight kisses and champagne toasts while other planners watch their island dreams come true at Coco Plum.
