'Somewhere with a beach': Stars share the best places to travel in the new year

After (hopefully) the last of the pandemic-induced travel mishaps, we are all hoping for smooth sailing in 2023.

Check out where the stars are holidaying this coming year.

John Aiken, MAFS relationship expert

Going back to Waiheke Island in New Zealand. We got married there back in 2007 at Delamore Lodge, so we're taking the kids back there to see where it all began. It's an amazing place to visit, full of vineyards, beaches and gorgeous restaurants.

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Kirra Michel, influencer and Peloton instructor

It's freezing in NYC in January, so somewhere warm ideally with some waves! Maybe Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Indonesia, or Thailand.

Tracy Vo, 9News Reporter

Somewhere with a beach... I am open to suggestions!

Leila McKinnon, Channel Nine presenter

Anywhere with friends would be nice, everyone is so busy it's hard to organise.

Victoria Arbiter, 9Honey's royal commentator

There is nothing I love more than travelling, and I can think of nowhere I'd rather be than in the Southern African bush watching animals in their natural habitat.

In 2019, we were able to go to Botswana for the first time which was just incredible. We saw so many animals and the landscape was breathtaking. A leopard, which posed beautifully for our photos, was a definite highlight. I think Namibia is probably next on my ultimate wish list.

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Mark Hine, 4BC Breakfast host

We love going to Straddie (North Stradbroke Island) for January, it's the most beautiful chilled place and so close to Brisbane. Don't tell anyone else, though, we like to keep it a secret.

Liz Hayes, 60 Minutes reporter

I love anywhere by the sea.

Shelly Horton, 9Honey lifestyle presenter and columnist

Darren and I paid in full for a trip to the Maldives at Easter in 2020. In January we FINALLY get to go. It will be a 'pinch me' moment.

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Maria Thattil, model and 9Honey columnist

BALI. I miss it – and I'll actually be going back at the very end of that month with my friends to celebrate my 30th!

Steph Claire Smith, influencer and Keep It Cleaner co-founder

Our new home! I can't wait to get settled and start making new memories as a family. And also our property up on the Murray River, it's always my favourite place to visit in summer.

Laura Henshaw, Keep It Cleaner co-founder and CEO

Not far from home, to be honest! We will hopefully get down to the beach over New Year's, but my ideal short break includes some sunshine, a beach, good food and a spritz (or two).

Robyn Lawley, model and 9Honey columnist

Usually home – Australia home – as it's nice and warm!

Neil Breen, 4BC Drive host 

Noosa, and adventure to The Barrier Reef. The Reef is special and there to be enjoyed. I have made sure my kids have experienced it several times and understand its magnificence.

Amber Sherlock, 9News Sydney presenter

Anywhere with snow – Canada, the US or Japan.