New Year's Eve is the perfect way to close out the season, and of course the year, which is why people go all out. Here are the best places to celebrate.
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Montreal, Canada
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Before
you start those New Year's resolutions, party it up in Canada's most
European-feeling city. If you want to get right in the middle of the
action, Montreal's Old Port has you covered. The family-fun events
include fireworks, ice-skating, and outdoor performances. If you're
looking to dress up and dance, check out the Wiggle Room's Rock 'n' Roll Burlesque party—live music, a burlesque show, and a festive cocktail menu offer a night you won't forget. No passport? Here are the small towns in the U.S. that will have you feeling like you were magically transported across the pond.
Cook Islands
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Oahu, Hawaii
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Hawaii
is best known for its relaxing, laid-back vibe, but if you want to
spend time frolicking in the Pacific waters by day and partying by
night, that's absolutely a possibility. Come New Year's Eve, there are
various activities to take advantage of among a gorgeous setting. Go to Waikiki Beach for fireworks with the family, or head to downtown Honolulu for the Aloha Tower New Year's Eve party, which features live music, dancing, and fireworks. Here are all the insider secrets you need to know before booking your Hawaiian vacation.
Austin, Texas
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New York City
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Can
you really talk about New Year's Eve and not mention the Big Apple?
Year after year, it's a hot spot for New Year's Eve thanks to the
gathering of a million people in Times Square to see famous musicians
perform and the even more famous ball drop. And if you really want to do
this, but don't want to get sucked into the crowds, enjoy watching the
12-foot-wide crystal ball descend among the square by way of a bar or
restaurant that overlooks the area. Staying in? Watch one of these classic movies that takes place on New Year's Eve.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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This
Brazilian city may best be known for its Carnival events, but its New
Year's Eve festivities are just as alluring. If you want a wild night
out, check out the iconic Copacabana Beach, which puts on one of the
most outrageous parties to ring in the New Year. Over two million people
party it up on the two-and-a-half mile stretch of sand where various
religious, traditional, and superstitious beliefs use the event to dress
in white to bring in good luck, toss flowers into the ocean as a gift
to Yemanjá, goddess of the seas, and more. You will also find large
oceanfront stages for live musical and dance performances, as well as
fireworks. Make sure to eat all seven of these good luck foods on New Year's Eve.
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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Yes,
Mardi Gras is the main event in this southern City, but New Year's Eve
doesn't hold back. Enjoy the 15-minute fireworks show on the Mississippi
River, and count down with the appropriately named Fleur de Lis, a
"Baby New Year" dropped from the roof of the Jax Brewery in Jackson
Square. We're sure you can find plenty of trouble to get into on Bourbon
Street, too.
Paris, France
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If
you want to see the Eiffel Tower in all its glory, watch it transform
into an eye-catching lightshow and fireworks display in celebration of
the New Year. The neighboring Nouvelle Année on the Champs-Élysées hosts
a giant street party, where the festivities include bottles of
Champagne. Another fun option is at the famous Paris nightclub Duplex,
situated near the Arc de Triomphe. This club and restaurant begins with
a gastronomic dinner, animation with a violinist and Asian dancers, and
finishes with an all-night-long party on the dance floor. You'll want
to read our tips for getting over jet lag before you go.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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If
your idea of ringing in the New Year is impromptu street parties,
Amsterdam has you covered with nearly every public square featuring
festivities and fireworks. There are also various places to dance,
including the annual Awakenings bash at Gashouder and Loveland NYE at Mediahaven. Want to feel like you're at a house party with a bunch of strangers? Go to Amsterdam Roest
for a warehouse vibe where you can drink beer from a bathtub, adjust
the music, soak in one of the hot tubs, dance, or relax on couches.
Miami, Florida
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If
bundling up in layers doesn't sound like a good way to celebrate New
Year's Eve, then let Miami be your go-to. The weather is perfect for
dressing up in 1920s attire for a themed event aboard the Catalina
Yacht, where the Pier Pressure New Year's Eve Cruise
has four hours of open bar, passed appetizers, and DJs galore. You'll
also get the best views of Biscayne Bay, South Beach, Bayfront Park, The
Orange Drop, a fireworks shows, and the sparkling downtown Miami
Skyline.
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Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
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The Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica
is the place to be when the ball drops. Ring in the New Year with a
celebration bringing to life the "Lost History of Costa Rica." Feast on a
sumptuous Costa Rican inspired-buffet before enjoying a Champagne toast
and fireworks at midnight. Dance the night away to the sounds of the
north Pacific coast's favorite local band, Marta y Los del Barrio.
Expect surprises by acrobats, fire dancers, and a rainforest dance show.
Feliz año nuevo!
