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Last-Minute Getaways You Can Still Book For Your New Year 2026 Trip

Running out of time to plan your New Year holiday? From relaxed beach towns to heritage cities and affordable international escapes, these eight destinations remain great last-minute travel options

OT Staff

29 December 2025

People enjoy a coastal getaway Photo: Unsplash

Pondicherry – Relaxed Coastal New Year Escape

Pondicherry offers serene French-inspired streets, cafés and tranquil beaches, perfect for a last-minute New Year getaway without party-pressure. Guesthouses and cafés remain available even late in December.