Do you want to see new landscapes, meet new people and do something completely different on New Year’s Eve? Discover the selection we made just for you!
New Year’s Eve should be memorable. But where’s the best place to be when the clock strikes midnight on December 31? We’ve scoured the world for the best annual celebrations, and we came up with a list that has the best places to go for New Year’s Eve for all the travelers around the world who wish to experience local traditions and create new ones. So, keep scrolling and get your year started on the right foot by visiting one of these places!
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Happy New Year 2018 everyone!
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Madeira Islands, Portugal
What about travel to Madeira Islands and see the largest display of fireworks in the world from the deck of a cruise ship or from the port of Funchal? Can you think of better way of spending your New Year’Eve? With thousands of multi-colored lamps decorating the amphitheater of Funchal, the fireworks transform the city into a grandiose stage.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is one of the best destinations to celebrate New Year. At midnight, 4.5 tons of fireworks explode over Edinburgh Castle while the streets ring out with revelers singing “Auld Lang Syne.” A place not to miss!
Gdańsk, Poland
There is no place like Gdansk! With thousand years of history, this is probably one of the most mysterious and beautiful cities in Europe. It has its own spirit which makes it impossible to mistake Gdansk for any other place. If you’re looking for an outdoor option to celebrate together with your friends and a crowd while listening to music, then Gdansk is the best option!
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Iconic Copacabana Beach hosts the world’s largest New Year’s Eve party, in which more than two million people cram onto the two-and-a-half-mile stretch of sand. Locals dress head to toe in white and toss handfuls of flowers into the ocean. Isn’t it amazing? At midnight the colorful fireworks complete the scene.
Sydney, Australia
Everyone should treat themselves to at least one New Year’s Eve in Sydney – it’s the perfect party city. Midnight comes earlier to Sydney than almost any other major international city, and many events surround this celebration. Many events surround this celebration. You can expect to see indigenous smoking ceremonies, aerial flyovers complete with messages in the sky, mini-light shows, a truly huge and spectacular fireworks show and a lighted boat parade.
Reykjavík, Iceland
If you’re in doubt on where to go on New Year’s Eve, then Iceland Reykjavik is one of the most unique places in the world for you to spend this magical time of the year. There are no official city-sponsored events, but there are plenty of private parties and smaller happenings going on all over the city. At 23:35 a brilliant display of fireworks is unleashed as 200,000 people (approx.the population of Reykjavík) set off around 500 tons of fireworks. After midnight, the nightclubs and pubs remain open and the celebrations go on well into the morning.
New York City, United States
New York City has probably the most famous New Year’s Eve in the world, since it has an atmosphere that few other cities can rival. The most famous New Year’s Eve party is, of course, the the annual gathering of a million people in Times Square to see famous musicians and the ball drop, in which a 12-foot-wide crystal ball weighing nearly 12,000 pounds descends atop One Times Square. Definitely one of the best places to celebrate New Years.
So what do you think of our selection of the best places to go for New Year’s Eve?
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