What does the New Year mean to you? Resolutions! Goals! Party! Hope! Excitement! Positive vibes! Family! Friends! Or maybe even a New You.
It might just be another day on the Calendar, but it does happen to be super fun with family or friends around who get together to welcome the new year in all zest pushing aside the year that went past.
There might have been many places you would have wanted to visit all through the year. But spending New Year’s Eve at a place away from home can be nothing less than incredible.
Here are a few destinations that can help you celebrate the New Year in a special way
Sydney, Australia
Why – If you wish to be one of the first people to welcome the new year, Sydney is the place. And why not. It has to be, because of its Easterly Time Zone.
What – The spectacular display of fireworks at the Sydney Harbour, exquisite cruises to hop onto amidst irresistible waters, a ‘70s house party at the Opera House or even a quiet gathering at the Harbor Bridge witnessing the astounding nightlife of Sydney can be a remarkable way of bidding bye to this year.
Tokyo, Japan
Why – If you are someone who loves to have a cocktail of party beats and spiritual bells, this is a place to be without doubt. A perfect blend to begin the year with.
What – When the clock strikes midnight and people welcome the New Year, the monks of this ancient temple of Zozo-ji, ring the bell for 108 times which is believed to be a cleansing experience. You can also check in the light shows at Yokohoma across the Tokyo Bay while grabbing onto a toshikoshi soba (a New Year Eve special noodle meal)
Dubai, UAE
Why – If witnessing fireworks on the New Year’s Eve is one of your guilty pleasures, then do make sure to be there in Dubai around that time. A place that for sure knows how to throw a party to the world.
What – The fact that one of the tallest buildings ever, Bhurj Khalifa, presents spectacularly breathtaking fireworks which can be witnessed across the entire UAE is not an exaggeration. Indulge yourself in an exotic dining experience by the waterfront, or a fun picnic at Kite Beach while you are at it to bid adieu to this year and ring in the new year.
Venice, Italy
Why – For those who love music and crave for a melodious experience, there is no better place than Venice, Italy to celebrate the New Year. Concerts and Musical nights are a special tradition of this romantic city.
What – Most of the hotels and restaurants host musical concerts on New Year’s Eve. Consider yourself lucky if you can get a hand at the tickets to the Teatro La Fenice to escape into the world of Opera and Orchestra. St. Mark’s Square is where you get to attend live performances with the best musicians entertaining you. Don’t forget to savour authentic Italian cuisines and click pictures to make this event memorable.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Why – For those who love to pamper themselves with the luxury of some crazy street dancing, live music concerts along with the display of fireworks at midnight, Edinburgh, Scotland is definitely the place to be.
What – The Scots celebrate the New Year with a three day long legendary festival called Hogmanay. ‘Hogmanay’ is a word commonly used by the Scots to describe the last day of the Old Year. It starts on the 30th of December every year and goes on till 1st January of the next year.
Paris, France
Why – When it comes to New Year celebrations, the ‘City of Love and Lights’ can never stay behind. Paris, France is a romantic getaway for those who wish to rejoice a serene and blissful New Year.
What – If a perfect masquerade party is what appeals to you the most, you should visit the nightclubs of Paris. Not to forget the magical view at the Eiffel Tower whilst having a ravishing private dinner as the iconic monument seems to come to life instantly. The cruise on the Seine River is something that you should not miss to keep your heart fluttering on this romantic New Year.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Why – The Dutch capital Amsterdam, Netherlands is a place to go to, for those of you who cannot plan or do not wish to attend organised parties. It is the hub of impromptu street fiestas.
What – A happening spot for live music, crazy street dancing and limitless drinks, Amsterdam also has some amazing organised parties hosted in open places like Nieuwmarkt, Dam Square and Rembrandtplein.The fireworks can be viewed from any bridge across the city.
Bratislava, Slovakia
Why – If getting drunk on the New Year is your ideal way of celebrating it, then you should certainly visit the Slovakian capital, Bratislava. With the number of bars and nightclubs here, you will certainly ring in the new year with a big bang.
What – River Danube hosts some of the best open air dance fiestas, live music concerts, display of fireworks along. This could be an ideal getaway for those who wish to escape from the burnout in their lives for a while before they bounce back with full energy.
Goa, India
Why – If you are a stickler of the ‘Auld Lang Syne’ philosophy, then you should be chilling away the New Year in Goa, the beach party capital of India. Auld Lang Sync in the literal sense means “for the sake of old times.”
What – Along with the regular impromptu dance parties and the beach fireworks, Goa has an age-old practice of “burning the old man” where a proxy old man is set to fire symbolising the concerns and difficulties of the year gone by.
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