The holiday season is far from over – the most awaited and amusing celebration is yet to come! Prepare yourself and greet the New Year with some fun, fireworks, music and dance. See what alternative choices we have picked for you and don’t waste a minute – plan your New Year’s Eve right now!
10. Wine and Dine
Spend a fortune on the best food and wine – it’s a once in a year opportunity to really spoil yourself and not feel guilty about it. After all – it’s an important celebration and it’s a must to have some proper fun. It is the busiest time for the restaurant, bars, lounges and night clubs, that prepare special offers for its guests.
Why to go there?
Don’t miss a chance to simply enjoy and nourish your senses with some quality delicacies.
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9. Go on a Romantic Cruise
Alila Purnama is a ship-hotel in Indonesia, which provides a great relaxation as well as a romantic trip around the pristine exotic islands. Komodo Island Expedition is a 6-night trip to the land of Komodo dragons. The ship sails along the scenic coastline. Ambon Exhibition takes visitors to the region of Banda Islands, famous for the rich marine life and a coral reef.
Why to go there?
Exclusive chance to have a luxurious and adventurous trip.
Photo by Alila Purnama
Photo by Alila Purnama
Photo by Alila Purnama
Photo by Alila Purnama
8. Go Dogsledding in Greenland
Tourists can go snowmobiling or skiing in Greenland, but nothing compares to the old tradition of traveling – dog sledding. Dogs are man’s best friends and it is an unforgettable experience of joining forces. Besides these adorable dogs love hard work, to run and cold temperatures. Besides they know the snow – sled dogs know where ice is too thin and don’t go there.
Why to go there?
Mushing is a true art in Greenland – you will not only experience exciting trip through gorgeous environment, but will also learn how Inuits master the sled dogs – it is a thrilling experience as well!
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7. Celebrate the New Year on a Mountain
If you are an adventurer and like to challenge yourself, climb on a mountain. It will be a great ending of the year and you will be inspired to create a new bucket list for the new year to come. There are various peaks that are accessible by non-professionals as well, allowing to reach the summit without the special equipment.
Why to go there?
It will challenge to become greater and improve yourself – a great new year resolution idea.
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6. See Opera or Ballet
Many shows take place on this special night. Don’t miss the opportunity to go to the famous Opera House and hear or see one of the best performances of the year – every theater puts a lot of emphasis on the final show of the season.
Where to go?
Operas in Sydney, Dresden, Vienna, Moscow, New York, London, Paris, Milan are among the most famous and prestigious venues.
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5. Go to North and Sea Aurora Borealis
Celebrate the New Year’s Eve under the shining sky, where snow grits under your feet and freezing cold takes a grip of you cheeks. Make a bonfire outside, prepare yourself some mulled wine and watch the changing shapes and colors in the sky as the Northern Lights perform their own captivating show.
Where to go?
You won’t miss the lights if you will go to Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Finland.
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4. Have Fun in a Ski Resort
Enjoy winter activities when it’s winter! If you live where there is snow and you can go skiing or skating – consider yourself lucky. Otherwise pack your bags and go to one of the many amazing ski resorts, that provide great fun, warm and cozy accommodation, surrounded with mountains and snowy slopes, perfect for skiing.
Where to go?
Resorts in the Alps – France, Switzerland, Austria, the Dolomites in Italy, Aspen in the US and various National Parks in Canada welcome guests during this busy and exciting season.
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3. Join the Carnival
A very important holiday in Chinese culture. The date varies approximately between middle January to middle February. People celebrate loudly, they dance and play, use plenty of costumes and fireworks. Meanwhile the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival takes over the streets on the 2nd of January and features hundreds of musicians and dancers.
Why to go there?
The sounds and sights completely overwhelm and convince to participate.
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![***The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival is a long running New Year tradition in the Colored Community of South Africa. Unknown when it actually started, it is rumored to have begun when a group of African-American minstrels docked in Cape Town in the late 1800s then entertained sailors with their spontaneous musical performances. The modern day Carnival started in Cape Town's District Six, an area that is best known for the forced removed of over 60,000 residents during the 1970's apartheid regime. Since the beginning, every January 2nd the self proclaimed 'Coons' parade the streets of Cape Town with marching bands, songs, and dancers all in bright colorful outfits. These troupes then compete over the month in categories ranging from best band performance to best solo song to best outfit. Farouk Jacob of the Ken Fac troop explains, "The carnival is very important to us [because the second new year is a time when we forget our problems]. We forget about what else we all have, we forget about things happening in your home, we all joining in and have fun, we don't want to think about any of our problems. After February then we start thinking about our problems again. Thats why [for us, its actually the time when we all come together]. Its the time when we all experience the same feeling, this is the time when we come and we have this joyous feeling in our hearts and want to share and give to people." Photos: Charlie Shoemaker***](https://www.pandotrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Carnival-740x494.jpg)
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2. Celebrate on a Tropical Island
Some have a great pleasure in immersing themselves in various winter activities, while others dream of escaping the cold weather. Maldives, Thailand, Seychelles, Bora Bora and the Caribbean islands are still among the most favorite holiday resorts among the beach leisure lovers.
Why to go there?
The resorts will provide amusing entertainment for the New Year’s Eve, preserving the pleasant relaxing vibe.
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1. Welcome the New Year in a Big City
New York City, Sydney, Tokyo, Beijing, London, Paris… The list is endless. Whether it is in your country or somewhere abroad, the big cities spend a fortune for the New Year Eve’s entertainment. Music shows, carnivals and fireworks are the most thrilling and expected amusement that attracts crowds.
Why to go there?
Enjoy the many activities a big city offers and be surrounded by thousands of people in their best celebratory spirits!
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