Thursday 30 December 2010

The Best Places to Party on New Year's Eve

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: An estimated two million people descend on Copacabana beach every New Year's Eve, for the 'Revellion' party, where revellers dance, eat, drink, and gaze at the incredible fireworks till the small hours. The beautiful people of Rio welcome visitors with a superb party atmosphere, helped by stunning scenery and great weather. It is a religious festival for the locals, who make offerings of perfume, rice and flowers to the Goddess of the Sea. Head to the main stages at around 7pm and dance the night away!
2. Edinburgh, Scotland - The annual Hogmanay in Edinburgh is a legendary event and is often cited as the world's best New Year's Eve event. Party with 100,000 other revellers and expect four days of fun and free events. All tastes are catered for and festivities include a traditional torchlit procession, street performers, ceilidh bands and of the course the famous gigantic street party. Locals and guests are also treated to an impressive firework display at midnight, just make sure you bring your warmest clothes!
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 - The beautiful Indian island is definitely a destination to consider especially if you like to party to the max. On New Year's Eve all the island coastal resorts join up to create one long beach rave, many lasting 3 to 4 days at a time. Book a trip here and dance between swaying palm trees and resting cows. To relax afterwards make sure you take time out to watch the new year sun rise on one of the many beach side cafes.
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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By Becky Padmore

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