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and popular destinations in which to
enjoy new years number 10 Bangkok
Thailand Bangkok is officially the most
visited city in the world now add to
that the fact that Thailand's capital is
famous for its vibrant hard-partying
nightlife and you have the makings of
one truly unforgettable New Year's Eve
so there are parties going on all across
the city central world plaza is the
heart of the celebration boasting live
entertainment fireworks a beer garden
and a massive party that fills the
street with huge crowds another great
place to spend news Eve is asiatic a
waterfront shopping area with live music
restaurant specials and celebrity
appearances for something a bit more
intimate consider reserving a table on
one of the city's numerous rooftop Bars
or booking a riverboat ride number 9
London UK
speaking of boats the River Thames comes
alive after dark on news Eve cruise
ships and clipper boats provide a
phenomenal view of the fireworks display
of course if the idea of committing to
being afloat during the festivities
gives you pheromone rest assure that
there are plenty of alternatives the
fireworks launch from the London Eye can
equally be appreciated from the
Westminster Bridge Parliament Hill and
Alexandra Palace among others what most
people are looking for the biggest party
in the city others might prefer a cozier
setting in which case you can't go wrong
with the city's numerous historic pubs
when use eve is usually a delightfully
understated affair number 8 Rio de
Janeiro Brazil when it comes to a
reputation for wild parties Rio de
Janeiro is Brazil's reigning champ
while Carnival is undeniably the crown
jewel of its festival calendar the city
nonetheless does itself proud come New
Year's Eve in fact its Rios second
biggest event of the year on December
31st some two and a half million people
we found partying it up on copacabana
beach spread across countless events
that line the shoreline one tip to help
you avoid making a fashion faux pas its
traditional to dress in white for the
occasion as a sign of peace and
tranquility champagne Samba music and
dance
warm weather barbecues and a
picture-perfect backdrop what more could
you ask for number seven Berlin Germany
Germany's capital city has a real Jew al
D to it on the one hand it's hyper
organized efficient and polite on the
flip side it's also world famous for its
nightlife boasting one of the greatest
techno / ATM scenes anywhere on the
planet plus it's known to be a
judgment-free space where people are
encouraged to get freaky if they feel so
inclined
so yeah Berlin knows how to party and
news Eve is no exception those looking
for the classic outdoor event won't be
disappointed the festivities at
Brandenburg Gate run until 3 a.m. and
are among Europe's largest those who
prefer a classic clubbing experience
definitely have to head over to the
massive cult of Broward a complex number
6 Las Vegas USA do we really need to go
into detail as to why Las Vegas makes
for a great choice come New Year's Eve
probably not but hey it's also a city
that we never get tired of talking about
the ultimate adult playground Las Vegas
is all about bright lights spectacle and
jaw-dropping performances year round and
come New Year's the city really outdoes
itself the strip becomes a pedestrian
angling space and the crowds of revelers
gathered there are treated to an epic
coordinated fireworks display along the
strip every Casino restaurant and bar is
competing for your attention and the end
result is utterly surreal music lovers
in particular will feel spoiled Las
Vegas busts out a list performances for
the occasion number 5 Sydney Australia
Sydney is great for Christmas and New
Year's because of its geographical
location and timezone Sydney is the
first major city to welcome the new year
no offense Wellington but Sydney has far
more going for it than merely a temporal
advantage for starters it boasts one of
the largest and most spectacular
firework displays in the world
and that's just one aspect of the
festivities Australians aren't
notoriously hard partiers and they like
to prolong the fun until that New Year's
Sun rises but wait there's more
Sydney keeps it going with a plethora of
New Year's Day events as well plus
Australian summer kicks off in December
so you can ring in the New Year in
beautiful weather number 4 Edinburgh
Scotland if you're looking for something
a little different this New Year's Eve
we'd like to introduce you to a not so
little celebration known as Hogmanay
this epic three-day New Year's
extravaganza draws heavily from both
Gaelic and Viking culture crowded
streets are nothing special on New
Year's Eve but a torchlight procession
of over 20,000 people that's a
once-in-a-lifetime experience in which
case that's just December 30th the next
day on you XIV proper people assemble on
Princess Street beneath Edinburgh Castle
for an evening of live music drinking
fireworks and even a sing-along of auld
lang syne the next day the truly
committed take a freezing cold dip into
the river for in costume number three
Dubai United Arab Emirates this is a
city that believes in going big in terms
of pretty much anything and everything
just look at the architecture a
destination that particularly appeals to
those looking for an exclusive luxury
experience Dubai is where you go when
you've decided to throw your New Year's
Eve budget out the window the Burj
Khalifa is impossible to miss any day of
the week but for New Year's Eve it ups
the wow factor with an impressive
fireworks display if you choose this as
your destination in which to welcome
2020 we highly recommend a rooftop
restaurant reservation from which to
appreciate the fireworks
number two New York City USA there are
few destinations with more iconic a
long-standing unity of traditions than
the Big Apple to celebrate the end of
one year and welcome the start of
another New Yorkers alongside tourists
from around the world pack into Times
Square for an evening of musical
performances and all-around good times
no matter the weather having first taken
place in 1907 the event is iconic and is
now typically watched by an estimated 1
billion home viewers each year
of course that's not the only way to
celebrate Nye in NYC Prospect Park in
Brooklyn is a great place to watch
fireworks and of course innumerable
different parties take place across the
city on New Year's Eve
NYC really lives up to its nickname as a
city that never sleeps
number one Tokyo Japan when it comes to
the holiday season there are a few
cities more all in than Tokyo with
various elaborate light installations
Japan's capital city is utterly
transformed the funny thing is Christmas
isn't that big of a deal in Tokyo New
Year's on the other hand is very
important here the festivities begin on
December 29 and are known to continue
through to January 4th
also known as shigatsu the New Year
holiday can be celebrated in many
different ways for those wanting to lean
into traditional culture consider a
visit to the xoj og temple to observe
the Buddhist join okano ritual or
partake in hatsumode a the first shrine
visit of the year for more of a party
atmosphere head to the Shibuya or
Roppongi districts where things get a
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