Sunday, 2 October 2011

Holiday Destinations: Five Of The Best Places To Party On New Years Eve

You might be looking for a fantastic place to party this New Year's Eve. The most popular 'going out' night of the year the night is a great opportunity to meet up with friends and dance the night away. Many who are fed up with spending the special night locally look into alternative holiday destinations. These are five suggestions for great places to party this New Year's Eve:

1. Rio de Janerio, Brazil - One of the most popular party destinations in the world the South American capital city really comes alive on New Year's Eve. Locals and tourists come here to dance on the beach, view fireworks and have a fun time. The weather is perfect even this time of year and the people are impossibly glamorous which makes for a great atmosphere. The event also has a spiritual significance for many locals and offerings are made to the Goddess of the Sea.

2. Edinburgh, Scotland - The beautiful Scottish capital hosts the most popular New Year's Eve event in the world. The annual Hogmany is a huge festival lasting for four days and attracts thousands of revellers. Covering entertainment for all ages from traditional parades and ceilidh bands to street performers and merry street parties. Of course everyone is treated to a fantastic display of fireworks as the clock strikes midnight.

3. Reykjavik, Iceland - The exciting capital is perfect for a New Year's break. One of the best cities to party in the world, Reykjavik won't disappoint on the choice of bars and nightclubs. Celebrations start with gathering around bonfires located in the centre of town to watch fireworks. Afterwards, most people then go on to the chilly cities famous bars to party to the early hours of the morning.

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 fabulous New Year's Eve destination. Often overlooked, this usually laid back city offers some exciting and lively events to mark the end of the year. With over 35 bars to select for your evening drinks you won't be short of choice either. Although the big draw is the Experience Music Project Museum (EMP) "Indulgence Party" where you'll have the chance to join a singles cocktail function, a museum tour or just dance your socks off underneath the famous Space Needle.

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