A special night in the seasonal calender, New Year's Eve offers the chance to meet up with loved ones and really let your hair down. If you have grown tired of the usual family celebrations, here are five hand-picked holiday destinations to party hard this New Year's Eve:
1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - It's estimated that around 2 million party-goers will meet on Copacabana beach this new year's eve. At the popular 'Revellion' event you can eat, drink, watch fireworks and dance into the early hours of the morning. Rio is famous for it's partying and many visitors talk of the great atmosphere, weather, scenery and of course the beautiful people. For many of the locals the occasion has a religious meaning and offerings of flowers, rice and perfume are made on the beach to the Goddess of the Sea. Live music is played throughout the day but the party really kicks off around 7pm when the entertainment starts on the official main stages.
2. Edinburgh, Scotland: Edinburgh's annual Hogmanay is a work's famous event, and is often named as the best New Year's Eve party. Four days of fun and free events attract over 100,000 visitors, enticed by processions, street performers, ceilidh bands, and the incredible giant street party. Wrap up warm, and prepare to be amazed by the awesome firework display at midnight.
3. Reykjavik, Iceland - Reykjavik is unique and highly modernised city and New Year's Eve would be a great time to visit Iceland's capital. Reykjavik is also known as the nightlife capital of the north so it's safe to say you will have a lively time. The celebrations on New Year's Eve start with revellers gathering around a large bonfire in each quarter of the city then at midnight everyone watches a display of beautiful fireworks. Most then head down town to party until the early morning where many of the bars offer live music until at least 5am the next day.
4. Goa, India - If you like to party really hard then consider Goa as your New Year's Eve destination. The Anjuna beach resort is a place where beach parties last for 3-4 days at a time. At New Years Eve the parties on this beautiful Indian island get even bigger with most of the beach resorts joining together to form one long celebration. Treat yourself to a trip and dance like a madman surrounded by palm trees, sacred cows and locals selling space cakes, then chill out at one of the many beachside cafes to watch the new year sunrise.
5. Seattle, USA - Seattle is a laid back cosmopolitan city home to vibrant cultural and music scene. The city transforms itself into party town on New Year's Eve with plenty of events of offer. There is a large free display of fireworks and over 35 bars to choose to grab a drink from. You could also join 3,000 revellers as they rock out at the Experience Music Project Museum (EMP) "Indulgence Party". The entry ticket will allow you into a pre-party singles cocktail hour, a museum tour and a chance to dance the night away right underneath the city's iconic Space Needle.
1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - It's estimated that around 2 million party-goers will meet on Copacabana beach this new year's eve. At the popular 'Revellion' event you can eat, drink, watch fireworks and dance into the early hours of the morning. Rio is famous for it's partying and many visitors talk of the great atmosphere, weather, scenery and of course the beautiful people. For many of the locals the occasion has a religious meaning and offerings of flowers, rice and perfume are made on the beach to the Goddess of the Sea. Live music is played throughout the day but the party really kicks off around 7pm when the entertainment starts on the official main stages.
2. Edinburgh, Scotland: Edinburgh's annual Hogmanay is a work's famous event, and is often named as the best New Year's Eve party. Four days of fun and free events attract over 100,000 visitors, enticed by processions, street performers, ceilidh bands, and the incredible giant street party. Wrap up warm, and prepare to be amazed by the awesome firework display at midnight.
3. Reykjavik, Iceland - Reykjavik is unique and highly modernised city and New Year's Eve would be a great time to visit Iceland's capital. Reykjavik is also known as the nightlife capital of the north so it's safe to say you will have a lively time. The celebrations on New Year's Eve start with revellers gathering around a large bonfire in each quarter of the city then at midnight everyone watches a display of beautiful fireworks. Most then head down town to party until the early morning where many of the bars offer live music until at least 5am the next day.
4. Goa, India - If you like to party really hard then consider Goa as your New Year's Eve destination. The Anjuna beach resort is a place where beach parties last for 3-4 days at a time. At New Years Eve the parties on this beautiful Indian island get even bigger with most of the beach resorts joining together to form one long celebration. Treat yourself to a trip and dance like a madman surrounded by palm trees, sacred cows and locals selling space cakes, then chill out at one of the many beachside cafes to watch the new year sunrise.
5. Seattle, USA - Seattle is a laid back cosmopolitan city home to vibrant cultural and music scene. The city transforms itself into party town on New Year's Eve with plenty of events of offer. There is a large free display of fireworks and over 35 bars to choose to grab a drink from. You could also join 3,000 revellers as they rock out at the Experience Music Project Museum (EMP) "Indulgence Party". The entry ticket will allow you into a pre-party singles cocktail hour, a museum tour and a chance to dance the night away right underneath the city's iconic Space Needle.
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If you are looking for more ideas on global holiday destinations Becky Padmore's travel site www.globalgrasshopper.com has many inspiring travel articles including a guide on how to see the best of Thailand
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