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Melissa Gorga Reveals What She Wants Most in The New Year: "Just Wow..." (PHOTOS)

The Real Housewives of New Jersey mom is putting out positive energy in 2025 and here's what she hopes to achieve.

By Casey Suglia

Melissa Gorga rang in the new year in a major way by spending her days soaking in the sunThe Real Housewives of New Jersey entrepreneur said goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025 while on vacation in Aruba with her husband Joe Gorga, their three kids, as well as their extended family including her cousins.

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The Envy by MG owner took to her Instagram feed on Jan. 1, where she shared her wish for the new year with her Instagram followers. Melissa posted a series of photos of her on New Year's Eve wearing a black matching maxi skirt and crop top, while standing in front of palm trees. She then proceeded to post photos sitting next to her two sons — Joey Gorga and Gino Gorga — at dinner smiling next to Joe, and ringing in the New Year at a beach club with her friends.

"Happy New Year to all my people," she wrote in the caption of the post. Melissa continued, sharing her hopes for 2025. "Let's put positivity out there - You get what you give, remember that," she concluded.

Melissa Gorga reveals her highlights from 2024

Prior to celebrating, Melissa took to Instagram where she reflected on the previous year. Melissa posted a series of photos and videos taken throughout the year — from her travels to Europe, to the opening of her second Envy boutique location, to walking the red carpet at the People's Choice Awards, to starting her own cookie business. Needless to say, this year has been a wild one for her.

"What a year 2024," Melissa wrote in the caption of the post. "From RHONJ being nominated for a People's Choice Award, opening another Envy in NY, Paris with kids, Italy 2x with the fam, a Raos commercial, Christmas at the White House, and a line of my very own sprinkle cookies. Just wow. I'm beyond grateful for a beautiful year. Let's top it in 2025!!!!"

Inside Melissa Gorga's Aruba vacation for the holidays with her family

As previously stated, Melissa ended 2024 with a bang. Shortly after her super fun Christmas celebration in NJ, she took to her Instagram feed where she revealed that she was in Aruba with her friends and family to close out the year. "Does time even exist between Christmas and New Years?!" she asked her Instagram followers in the caption of the post.

In the days following, Melissa took to her Instagram Story, where she posted photos and videos of herself hanging out at the bar inside of the hotel swimming pool, chilling on a boat, and rocking some seriously stunning bikinis. Although she might have gotten lost inside of the time suck that is between Christmas and New Year's, Melissa didn't seem to mind, as she was surrounded by everything she loves. She posted a series of photos from her vacation to her Instagram feed on Dec. 30. "My favorite people & fits," she captioned the photo carousel.

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