Where the celebs go on holiday for Christmas and New Year

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Want to know where the celebrities escape for Christmas and New Year? While we'll be in our woollies by the fire throughout the festive period, the likes of Simon Cowell, Kate Moss and George Clooney prefer the sunnier climes of the Caribbean, South America and Indian Ocean.

But where exactly do the A-listers, including the Beckhams and McCartneys, like to celebrate the holiday season? We've done some digging to bring you the hottest Christmas and New Year destinations where you can rub shoulders with Cara and mingle with Mariah.

See also: How to holiday like the rich and famous

Barbados is one of the most popular winter sun destinations among celebrities who like to go abroad for Christmas. Simon Cowell is a regular, staying at the exclusive Sandy Lane - as is Rihanna - while Mark Wahlberg and Sir Philip Green have also been spotted lapping up the sunshine on the island over the years.

See also: Pictures of your favourite celebs on holiday

The super-trendy set opt for the Middle Eastern heat of Dubai, where Gigi Hadid, Olivier Rousteing and Kendall Jenner partied until the early hours last year. Meanwhile, Brazil is a new favourite among the stars. Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell rung in the New Year in Rio de Janeiro last year. Kate was said to be so impressed by the city's New Year's Eve celebrations that she's returning with her friends this year.

While the party-loving stars jet off to the big cities, celebrity families, like the Beckhams, McCartneys and Afflecks, are known to escape the spotlight at this time of year and head to the pap-free havens of the Maldives, Anguilla and Montana.

Explore some of the A-list Christmas and New Year destinations below.



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