Hot Destinations to Celebrate New Year : MYAlexus01

Goa

Goa isn't known as the Party Capital without a reason! | Photo Credit: Mikhail Esteves/Flickr

Talk about New Years’ celebrations and the first thing that comes to mind invariably is Goa! From eclectic carnivals to electric New Year bashes, Goa is without a doubt, the party capital of India. Although a prime holiday destination all round the year, Goa is at its sparkling best during the last few weeks of December. Not just a hub for hardcore party animals, Goa is also a favourite with those looking to enjoy some quiet time on its beaches. From wild beachside festivities in North Goa to peaceful traditional Goan flavours in South Goa, this beachside paradise manages to pop-up just about everyone!

Viva Las Vegas

Party the night away in Sin City

Where’s the party tonight? Well, in Vegas you don’t have to look for a dance floor. On New Year's eve, the streets of Vegas are the ultimate party floor. The streets are closed down to vehicular traffic and thousands of revellers throng here to let their hair down. Midnight witnesses a mesmerising fireworks display shot off from the roof of seven different hotels and casinos and then the party goes even crazier. After all, Vegas ain’t called Sin City for nothing! While those who wish to ward away from the street crowd to join in the parties in clubs and casinos, ensure you make reservations in advance, failing which you may not be allowed inside.

New York

Ring in the New Year at one of the hottest parties in Times Square

Well, if you haven’t “watched the ball drop”, then you have missed the largest New Years’ celebration in the world. More than a million people from all across the world flock to the Big Apple to witness this historic event at Times Square in New York, where a giant confetti ball is dropped over the city at the stroke of the midnight. Offering star-studded performances, fireworks, music and pyrotechnics, Times Square is the place to be.

London

Stand by the River Thames and enjoy the beautiful display of fireworks

As the iconic bells of Big Ben chime at midnight, millions have their eyes upon the London Eye fireworks display. Every bit electrifying and spectacular, this sight is not only the most widely viewed live but also one of the most widely watched spectacles on TV. While the sky is bedazzled with an array of sparkling colours, standing at the shores of the Thames River is the chosen spot for spectacular views.

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