New Year’s Eve is an event celebrated in style all over the world - here are our top tips on where to spend it.
New Year’s Eve is an event celebrated in style all over the world - here are our top tips on where to spend it.
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Edinburgh
One of the best spots in the world to see in the New Year, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay street party is a world famous event. Huge crowds are entertained by a host of famous names before being treated to a huge fireworks display from atop Edinburgh Castle. The Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh last for three days: from the torchlight procession on the 30th to the traditional “Looney Dook” on the 1st, making Edinburgh a perfect spot for a New Year break.
2
Stockholm
New Year’s Eve in Stockholm tends to be a lavish affair with grand parties in different venues all over the city - including people’s homes. Expect lobster, oysters and lashings of champagne before the New Year is seen in by the reading of ‘Last Year’s Verse’ shortly before the fireworks take to the sky.
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Jersey
If it’s a secluded getaway you’re after, then jersey might be the place for you this New Year. Choose to stay in the island’s capital, St Helier, and enjoy the hustle and bustle (not to mention the tax free shopping), or lock yourself away in a cottage in one of the more rural parts of the island and enjoy New Year in front of the fire with a bottle of something nice.
4
Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s main New Year’s party takes place in front of the Rijksmuseum in the museum quarter from 21:30 until till the early hours. As well as the official party this historic and compact city is known for its impromptu street parties with China Town, Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein being popular hotspots with the locals. There is also the customary fireworks display over the Amstel River.
5
Prague
New Year in this historic city is a very popular choice, with restaurants, river boat cruises, street parties and numerous fireworks displays to ensure that visitors are spoilt for choice when deciding how they greet the New Year.
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London
The main New Year’s Eve attraction in London is the spectacular fireworks display at the London Eye, one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks. If you’re looking to stay indoors though, there are hundreds of events taking place across the city, so whether you’re looking for club or classical you’re sure to find a party to suit. Waking up on New Year’s Day you’ll find yourself in one of the world’s greatest capitals with museums, galleries and theatres to spare, not to mention the start of the January sales! The capital’s New Year’s Day Parade is also a firm favourite with locals and not to be missed.
7
Reykjavik
Traditionally one of the biggest parties of the year in Iceland, New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik is spent gathered round bonfires watching the quite unbelievable amount of fireworks that take to the sky at midnight. After midnight, the party really gets going with bars, pubs and clubs all staying open until the small hours.
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New York
Times Square is the place to be, as one of the world’s biggest and most ostentatious New Year’s Eve celebrations sees thousands of people from all around the world cram in to the famous junction. Surrounded by the bright lights and billboards, they await the countdown before really letting loose and partying all over the city until the sun comes up.
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Glasgow
Looking for a New Year’s getaway option that’s right for you and the kids? Why not try Glasgow? Laced with a traditional Scottish feel, Glasgow’s Hogmanay celebrations in George Square mix storytelling sessions and caricaturists with street performers and traditional and contemporary ceilidh music. The street party comes to a close at around 10pm, allowing you to find a nice warm spot to enjoy the bells.
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Paris
New Year’s Eve in the world’s most romantic city - what could be better? Enjoy a cruise on the Seine or dinner in some of the world’s finest restaurants before heading to the Champs Elysees to the see the beautiful street lights and watching the stunning fireworks at the Eiffel Tower.
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