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New Year’s Eve Getaways: 12 Unique Places to Ring in the New Year

December 4, 2018 by Heather 38 Comments

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Looking for somewhere different to end the year with a blast? Check out these New Year's Eve getaways for unique places to ring in the new year! #nye #newyears #newyearseve #newyearstravel #destinations #travel #holiday #holidays

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New Year’s Eve is a popular time of year to travel. For most people, it’s the excitement of ringing in the New Year. While this is also the case for me, it’s one of my favorite times of year to travel because it’s my birthday. And, with the chaos of Christmas behind me, I can allow myself to relax and be free. But there’s always the question of where to go. Do you ever have a hard time deciding? This year I thought I would share unique New Year’s Eve getaways to inspire you with a few different ideas!

Fellow travel bloggers have shared their unique New Year’s Eve getaways with me along with their location-specific tips for planning your own New Year’s adventure. In no particular order, here are…

12 New Year’s Eve Getaways

1. Bingen, Germany

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Photo by Lindsay from I’ve Been Bit

Nestled along the Rhine River are the beautiful towns of Bingen and Rüdesheim. While the latter is a hotspot for tourists, Bingen is kind of like the lesser-known cousin. It may not have the famous Drosselgasse, but Bingen has the advantage of its tall hillside – perfect for viewing the fireworks on New Year’s Eve!

One thing I learned from experiencing a Bingen NYE is that the Germans sure love their fireworks. Bingen and Rüdesheim take turns hosting the fireworks and while it’ll be beautiful no matter who hosts it, the citizens of Bingen like to extend the show with their own fireworks…so settle in for an hour-long show!

TIP: Feel free to join the locals if you desire but if you’d rather enjoy from the comfort of your hotel or Airbnb – book early. They sell out fast for New Year’s Eve!

See more from Lindsay at I’ve Been Bit

2. New York City

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You might be thinking New York City isn’t a unique location, but actually, it is solely based on the fact that it’s the most famous place to ring in the New Year. In 2017 an estimated 2 million people gathered in Times Square to watch the iconic ball drop!

Hosted for years by Dick Clark and now hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the annual event is televised and features an array of celebrity talent. There’s great anticipation from the moment the ball is raised at 6 pm and that anticipation builds with each passing hour. Every hour there is a small fireworks celebration giving you a hint of what’s to come.

Finally, the countdown to the new year starts and the ball makes its slow 60-second descent. When the clock strikes midnight there is a huge fireworks celebration and an unfathomable amount of confetti is dropped over the crowd and it travels for miles!

I got the chance to spend New Year’s Eve in Times Square and I can honestly say it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life!

TIP: If you are like me and don’t want to deal with the crowd, read how I spent NYE in NYC watching the ball drop without the crowd!

3. Bologna, Italy

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Photo by Laura from The Travelling Stomach

Bologna is heaven for foodies and with New Year’s Eve an opulent celebration, what else to do but enjoy the best the city has to offer! After a morning of sightseeing, find your way to one of the city’s many wine bars or restaurants to explore the many gastronomic delights.

Namesake to the world’s most famous pasta dish, enjoy a truly traditional bowl of Bolognese (served with tagliatelle, of course!) or a regional classic, Tortellini in Brodo (meat-filled pasta in broth), or both…

Away from food, Bologna has one of the best New Year’s Eve events in Italy – the traditional burning of the “Vecchione”. Around the center the streets will be buzzing, the bars spilling out and music playing everywhere.

TIP: Buy a bottle of wine and make your way into Piazza Maggiore early to find a spot and marvel at the grand statue that has been constructed specially for the big night right as it bursts into flame at midnight!

See more from Laura at The Travelling Stomach

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4. Muscat, Oman

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Photo by Rahma from The Sane Adventurer

Muscat the capital city of Oman is a small coastal city famous for its natural diversity and cultural heritage. Unlike its “more happening” neighbor Dubai, New Year celebrations in Muscat are calmer and less exciting for the party lovers. However, the city has its own unique ways to welcome the New Year.

The Love of Omanis for cars cannot be doubted and that’s exactly how the Omani youth of Muscat celebrates the New Year-through a huge car rally party! The seafront party district of Al-Shatti in Muscat is jam-packed with a fleet of luxury cars on the New Year’s Eve buzzing with Arabic tunes and people singing and dancing while dangling from the car windows. And as the clock strikes midnight, there is a spectacular show of fireworks as well. Do not expect the Burj Khalifa sort of fireworks in Muscat as these might be less exciting but definitely worth watching!

TIP: If you’re planning to join the car fleet, make sure to reach Al-Shatti not later than 10 PM. The area gets more crowded near and hard to enter near midnight.

Read more about visiting Oman in winter from Rahma at The Sane Adventurer

5. Budapest, Hungary

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Photo by Cris from LooknWalk

Budapest is known as an incredible party destination. Festivals and concerts happen year-round. But New Year’s Eve can be quite a special time to visit Hungary’s capital.

What should you do? Party on the streets. Known places for amazing parties outdoors are at  Nyugati tér, Oktogon and Vörösmarty tér. There are firework displays organized in each location and the music doesn’t stop until the early morning hours.

How about something special to do that you can only do in Budapest? Walk on Chain Bridge! It is closed for car traffic in the hours leading to midnight. You can stick around to watch the fireworks from various locations. The best part is that you can see both Buda and Peste side.

Unfortunately, there haven’t been fireworks displays organized by the city in recent years. So you are stuck with outdoor parties or private parties (which are plentiful, too).

TIP: Winters in Budapest can be brutal. When we visited for the New Year’s celebrations it was -22C. Add in the fact that we stayed quite a few hours on a bridge and it was windy. So that makes for a pretty cold experience. Wear layers and don’t forget the mittens. Your gadgets may not work in the cold (read the specs carefully!)

Read more about visiting Budapest in the winter from Cris at LooknWalk

6. Sydney, Australia

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Photo by Jolene from Mum Knows Best

Sydney Harbour is Australia’s best spot to celebrate New Year’s Eve. This is where multi-million dollar fireworks and Australia’s best light shows take place. Both the iconic Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge put on a sensational spectacle. This is the show that you will remember forever!

Make sure to book your accommodation in Sydney well ahead of time! Thousands of tourists and locals storm the grounds all around the harbour in order to get the best viewing spot. You can avoid the crowds by getting a more private view from one of the surrounding hotels.

Yes, you will spend top dollar for the best view here, but it will be worth it! We stayed at Holiday Inn Old Sydney and our hotel rate included a New Year’s Eve dinner and a drink at the rooftop bar whilst watching the fireworks.

TIP: There are two firework sessions, one for the families and one of course leading up to midnight. If you can’t afford to stay at a hotel that has rooftop views, then I suggest you head to Barangaroo Reserve, Bradfield Park or Blues Point Reserve. The areas will be crowded, so get there early to grab a spot.

See more from Jolene at Mum Knows Best

7. Shillong, India

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Photo by Madhurima from Orange Wayfarer

Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, a predominantly Christian state of Northeastern India has been celebrating NYE since the early days of the eighteenth century. The missionaries came along and brought in scriptures and faith in Christ for the countless mountain tribes. The new year’s traditions in Meghalaya is a mix of local myriad customs alongside the more “globalised version”!

Shillong has a unique scene of rock music in India and rightly called the rock capital of India. Do watch the Bollywood movie Rock on 2 to know the music frenzy. The music selection by a cabbie will astound you in Shillong, which is also fondly named as the Scotland of the east by the British for its unbound nature and highlands touching the horizon!

I spent NYE 2017 in Shillong! I was a bit skeptical since the party scene in Bangalore, Mumbai or Goa catches way more attention in media and is showcased in social media while Shillong seemed to be a small town. Boy, had I many pleasant surprises in store!

Shillong decks up for Christmas holidays with plenty of neon lights and colourful stars. The old colonial mansions are a sight to behold, still attesting to the British heritage. The bustling downtown Police Bazar is all decked up. The famous hotels host parties where who’s who of the local entertainment industry will visit and sing and dance till the drop of the ball. But above all, celebrate the spirit of music in Shillong for a New Year’s Party!

TIP: The Shillong Midnight Festival (SMF) at Polo Parking Lot on the night of December 31 steals all the spotlight and brings in celebrated musicians from around the country!

Read more about visiting Shillong from Madhurima at Orange Wayfarer

8. Reykjavik, Iceland

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Photo by Stephanie from Road Unraveled

Huddling close to the bonfire, watching fireworks explode over my head felt like a fairytale—and that is exactly what New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik, Iceland has to offer. Icelanders take the new year seriously, starting with several large bonfires throughout the city.

Bonfires signify “burning out” the old year. Locals once burned the belongings they didn’t want to take into the new year. While most people no longer burn their possessions, they do use bonfires to bring communities together and light the way into the new year. With numerous bonfires in Reykjavik, you’ll have your choice as to which to visit—but ask for some local advice. Many people have favorite bonfires and can tell you what makes each a unique experience.

TIP: The city goes surprisingly quiet between 10:30 and 11:30 PM-when locals watch the annual Icelandic satire show Áramótaskaupið-which will give you plenty of time to find a great fireworks viewing spot. Whether you join the crowds in front of the Hallgrímskirkja church or seek a city view from Öskjuhlíð Hill, prepare for both crowds and cold (we watched fireworks through a blizzard during our visit!). Don’t let that deter you from making Reykjavik your next New Year’s destination, though. The memories you make will last long after the cold fades.

Read more about NYE in Reykjavik from Stephanie at Road Unraveled

9. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Photo by Halef from The Round the World Guys

Joining the New Year’s Eve celebration in Rio de Janeiro is one of the top events you should experience for yourself. The celebration is centered at Copacabana Beach. The world-famous horseshoe-shaped beach frames the harbor for a spectacular fireworks display from the floating boats in the center.

TIP: You may want to learn some Brazilian traditions for celebrating New Year’s Eve. You’ll also want to wear all white clothing. Start your evening at Ipanema Beach for a traditional candle lighting celebration and a big concert. After that, head to Copacabana with a bottle of champagne. At the stroke of midnight, the fireworks begin.

Read more about NYE in Rio de Janeiro from Halef at The Round the World Guys

10. Porto, Portugal

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Photo by Stephanie from Road Unraveled

If an evening of sipping port and watching fireworks sounds like a wonderful way to ring in the new year, Porto is a terrific—if not slightly unexpected—destination. Located in northern Portugal, Porto is best known for gorgeous bridges and tasty, sweet port wine. It’s also home to a spirited outdoor New Year’s Eve party and some outstanding spots to watch their fireworks display!

Many of Porto’s wine cellars are open on New Year’s Eve, and enjoying a few tastings is a relaxing way to spend the final hours of the year. After the wine cellars close in the evening, make your way uphill to the historic Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar, a monastery overlooking the Douro River and the Luis I Bridge. You’ll have a front-row seat to the spectacular fireworks display in the distance, and it is a wonderful spot for Instagram-worthy pictures.

The combination of wine, architecture, and traditional New Year’s Eve festivities is perfected in Porto, and you may want to add the city’s annual party to your travel list year after year!

TIP: When the show is over, cross the bridge and join the party at Liberdade Square. Thousands of people will greet you as live music and dancing fill the streets for hours after midnight.

Read more about NYE in Porto from Stephanie at Road Unraveled

11. Edinburgh, Scotland

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Photo by Emma at Travelface Blog

New Years at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations is the best. As one of the largest New Year’s festivals in the world, with over 150,000 people attending, there are plenty of events over three days. This includes Concert in the Park with Franz Ferdinand headlining this year, and the Street Party, which I attended.

If you are going to pick one event, this one should be it, but be sure to book in advance as tickets often sell out. With music, food, and drink to keep you busy, it is literally a party along the streets of Edinburgh, topped off with a magical firework display over Edinburgh Castle. We also managed to watch the torchlight procession whilst at the party, which is an atmospheric start to New Year’s Eve.

Plus there is the bonus of the Edinburgh Christmas Market still being in full swing, so there is plenty to do. Just be sure to also factor in some time exploring Edinburgh’s many sights.

TIP: If you are feeling brave, top all this off with a dip in the freezing River Forth in South Queensferry, just North of Edinburgh as part of the Loony Dook parade on New Year’s Day.

See more from Emma at Travelface Blog

12. Berlin, Germany

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Photo by Abi from Happy Go Abi

Explosive. Legendary. There really are no better words to describe spending New Year’s Eve (Silvester) in Berlin!

What makes it such a perfect place to ring in the new year? Berlin’s Silvester Party is one of Europe’s largest open-air parties. Every year it draws nearly one million people to Brandenburg Gate to join in the festivities!

With live performances from German and international musicians, light shows, and DJ sets, there’s plenty to keep you entertained. And at midnight on the dot, the spectacular firework show begins. Stunning, beautiful, and explosive—you will feel as if you are right underneath the fireworks as they spread across the sky!

After the fireworks, the party kicks off again and goes well into the morning hours—it doesn’t officially end until 3 am! So if you’re looking for a social place to spend New Year’s Eve in a grand and magnificent style (and with a million of your closest friends), then Berlin’s Silvester Party is the place for you.

TIP: Entry is free!  But the police close the gates if too many people are inside, so get there early to make sure you can join the party!  Gates open at 2 pm and the event officially starts at 7 pm.
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Looking for somewhere different to end the year with a blast? Check out these New Year's Eve getaways for unique places to ring in the new year! #nye #newyears #newyearseve #newyearstravel #destinations #travel #holiday #holidays
Looking for somewhere different to end the year with a blast? Check out these New Year's Eve getaways for unique places to ring in the new year! #nye #newyears #newyearseve #newyearstravel #destinations #travel #holiday #holidays
Looking for somewhere different to end the year with a blast? Check out these New Year's Eve getaways for unique places to ring in the new year! #nye #newyears #newyearseve #newyearstravel #destinations #travel #holiday #holidays
Looking for somewhere different to end the year with a blast? Check out these New Year's Eve getaways for unique places to ring in the new year! #nye #newyears #newyearseve #newyearstravel #destinations #travel #holiday #holidays

Not sure about you, but I think those are some pretty spectacular celebrations and my bucket list just grew by a few! 😉

Where is the best place you have spent New Year’s Eve? Where are you going this year? I’m always looking for new places to celebrate my birthday!

‘Til next time…

Trimm Travels,

Heather
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  1. Kayla Marie says

    December 8, 2018 at 12:09 pm

    I wish I could be in one of these places for New Years! I think Brazil would be my first choice if money didn’t matter.

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    • Heather says

      December 8, 2018 at 5:51 pm

      Hi Kayla-I know, right?? I would love to go there or Sydney for NYE! Thanks for reading! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Emmalene says

    December 9, 2018 at 10:09 am

    I admit to being something of a homebody at New Year – we go out for a curry, and then back to catch the London fireworks on the TV – in the warm with champagne in hand! But some of these certainly look tempting – thanks for compiling a great list!

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    • Heather says

      December 10, 2018 at 3:32 pm

      Hi Emmalene-You aren’t alone, a lot of people do this and it can be a great way to do it if it’s cold and you don’t feel like traveling or getting out! Thanks for reading! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Zac says

    December 11, 2018 at 9:12 am

    I’ve spent NYE in more cities than I can remember and I found the only two that did it really well were Sydney (#6) and Hong Kong. While I haven’t spent it at any of the other places on this list, I’m pretty content to say that the celebrations in Sydney are the best in the world. Although I’m probably biased, being from there 😉

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    • Heather says

      December 11, 2018 at 6:10 pm

      Hi Zac-Sydney is definitely high on my bucket list for NYE. I’ve been to Hong Kong and I loved it there. I think it would make an excellent place for NYE too. Do they do fireworks? If so where do they shoot them off? Thanks for reading! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lola La Paz says

    December 11, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    All of these places add something extra to the Christmas spirit but I would love to settle myself with a bottle of red wine at the Piazza Maggiore. Sounds amazing to witness this and sounds also really cozy to just sit there with a group of friends or just my partner and enjoy the festivities.

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    • Heather says

      December 11, 2018 at 6:12 pm

      Hi Lola-Yep, totally agree…Sounds wonderful! Thanks for reading! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Candy says

    December 11, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    I usually stay home for New Years as I can’t handle the crowds, but Bologna sounds like an interesting place for a New Year celebration 🙂 I like visiting places that are known for their delicious food. I’ve also never heard of the Vecchione. Would love to see that as it’s something different from the tradition fireworks.

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    • Heather says

      December 11, 2018 at 6:14 pm

      Hi Candy-I found Vecchione interesting as well! I’m not a huge crowd person either…we got around that in NYC thankfully. But I make exceptions for exceptional events and places sometimes…that bucket list gets me every time! 😉 Thanks for reading! 🙂

      Reply
  6. AMBER TATTON says

    December 12, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    This is such a great list – I loved Bologna but I went int he summer. I bet it would have been lovely. I have just left India and had heard some great stories about new year in Bangalore but sounds like you had a blast in 2017 in Shillong. Bet there were many many sweets!

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    • Heather says

      December 12, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      Hi Amber-Actually it’s a collab post so there are a lot of places on here that are on my bucket list too. But I can tell you NYC is a blast for NYE! Thanks for reading! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Melody Pittman says

    December 13, 2018 at 8:20 am

    I go through phases where I want to go big for New Years and then some years I just want to be low key. These are great suggestions. I hope to spend at least one of mine in Red Square. 😉

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    • Heather says

      December 14, 2018 at 1:02 am

      Hi Melody-And I think that just might be the perfect balance!! Oh my goodness…Red Square, hello! PERFECT suggestion and now on my bucket list. How did I miss that one in my brain seeing as though I’ve been there? FACE. PALM. Thanks for adding a place to my list and for reading! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Astrid Vinje says

    December 13, 2018 at 9:41 am

    It’s cliche, but I’ve always wanted to celebrate New Year’s Eve in New York City. But I know that it gets super cold there! This year we’ll be celebrating New Year’s Eve in Mexico City, and hopefully it won’t be too cold. Maybe I should look into celebrating in Sydney, like you suggest in your post.

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    • Heather says

      December 14, 2018 at 1:03 am

      Hi Astrid-NYC for NYE is amazing! I did it two years ago and hands down, one of the best experiences of my life. I did it a literally differently from my hotel room and right outside my hotel so I didn’t have to stand out in the crowd. I also love cold weather so I’m a bit weird 😉 Mexico City will be exciting, would love to know how that goes! Sydney is absolutely on my bucket list. Thanks for reading! 🙂

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  9. The Travel Bunny says

    December 13, 2018 at 10:25 am

    Oh, I was hoping you’d add Paris by the time I reached the end of the post. 🙁 That’s where I’ll be for New Year’s. I’ll just have to make better plans next time :))

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    • Heather says

      December 14, 2018 at 1:05 am

      Hi Mirela-I wanted to add Paris and I actually had someone who would have submitted Paris and she lives there. But they don’t do anything over the Eiffel Tower if you can believe that. She said there’s other cool things that go on but she didn’t have pics of them. But I wanted Paris and I think it will be cool to be there then for NYE and still all the Christmas stuff. Have a great time and thanks for reading! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Yukti says

    December 13, 2018 at 10:55 am

    I love all the options for celebrating New Year’s Eve. I can tell you Dubai’s New Year Eve on world’s tallest building is also marvelous and world famous. I loved the Iceland concept as it sounds very unique by burning out the old.

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    • Heather says

      December 14, 2018 at 1:06 am

      Hi Yukti-I would love to spend NYE in Dubai (and go there period). I was looking for that as a submission. If you’ve been there and spent NYE there I would love to have that for my list next year. NYE is my birthday so I’m always going to compile a list! And right?? I think Iceland has it going on in so many ways! Thanks for reading! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Mei and Kerstin says

    December 13, 2018 at 2:06 pm

    Seriously, we NEED to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Sydney someday! It’s been on our bucket list forever, but the problem is that we can’t afford to travel to the other side of the world during the short holidays at the end of the year! :'( Still, we’ll try!!! And in the meanwhile, we’ll definitely check out the other destinations mentioned in your post. We had no idea that they do the Vecchione in New Year’s Eve! We have a similar custom here in Luxembourg, but we celebrate it in February at the end of winter. 🙂

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    • Heather says

      December 14, 2018 at 1:10 am

      Hi Mei and Kerstin-I know, I’m just like you…I’m trying so hard to get to Sydney for NYE but it isn’t a great time for my husband to travel, but I will get there eventually! Interesting you do something similar to the Vecchione and at the end of winter, but that makes sense too! Thanks for reading! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Jenn and Ed Coleman says

    December 20, 2018 at 7:00 pm

    I love the bonfire traditions of Iceland. That seems like a perfect way to celebrate a new beginning. We are going to be in Citizen Itzin this year, probably going to be early so we can wake up and watch the dawn of a new year rising over the park.

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    • Heather says

      December 21, 2018 at 12:15 am

      Hi Jenn and Ed-That sounds like a great way to ring in the New Year! Thanks for reading! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Andi says

    December 21, 2018 at 10:03 am

    Usually, if I go anywhere it’s Paris at this time of year, but I am not one to celebrate NYE. I do like Porto a lot and think the idea of doing NYE would be fun. My birthday is close to the 1st so I am usually thinking about what restaurant I want to treat myself to at this time of year!

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    • Heather says

      December 21, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      Hi Andi-Cool! When is your birthday? Mine is NYE! Thanks for reading! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Ann says

    December 22, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    I’d like to see the New Year’s Eve celebration in Sydney. Having a chance to photograph the iconic Opera House with fireworks would be a real treat, but I would definitely go for a splurge on a near-by hotel and a room with a view. I know I don’t want to fight the crowds at one of the public viewing areas.

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    • Heather says

      December 23, 2018 at 12:21 am

      Hi Ann-Girl, you and me both!! Totally would want to go the hotel with a view route as well. We did this for NYE in NYC. We wanted to watch the ball drop but not stand 11-12 hours with hundreds of thousands of people without access to food and restrooms! But, an absolute dream of mine is to photograph the fireworks over the Opera House! Thanks for reading!

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  15. Juliann Jones says

    December 23, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    What a great collection of NYE celebrations, Heather! Watching the ball drop in NYC is the only item that has never moved off my bucket list. I still want to do that one year. But now I also really want to go to Bologna and Sydney, too. I get so focused on New York every NYE; I forget there’s a whole world out there!

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    • Heather says

      December 23, 2018 at 4:21 pm

      Hi Juliann-New Year’s in NYC is absolutely awesome! It was a huge bucket list item of mine for so long and it didn’t disappoint. I would even like to do it again. But I really want to do Sydney too! Thanks for reading! 🙂

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  16. Sarah says

    December 28, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    Love this list! Sadly this year I will probably be spending NYE watching TV at home lol.. as I’ve got to work that day and then again early the next morning. Wahhh. But one year I’d LOVE to do hogamany for NYE in Scotland! Maybe next year if I’m lucky 🙂 Hope you have a happy New Year’s!!

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    • Heather says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:35 pm

      Hi Sarah-That stinks but I’ve had years like that too! I would like to do Hogmanay too one year, but my biggest desire is to be in Sydney to see the fireworks (and photograph them) over the Opera House! Thanks for reading! 🙂

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  17. Cat Lin says

    January 3, 2019 at 12:47 am

    I used to live in NYC but I never went to the NYE countdown in Time Square! I bet it was quite an experience to see it live. But every time I thought about the toilet situation, I gave up lol. I would love to go back and share a room from a nearby hotel (with a view!) with a group of friends though!

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    • Heather says

      January 3, 2019 at 1:07 pm

      Hi Cat, Yes! I highly recommend doing that because you can stay out of the crowd in your warm hotel room chatting it up with your friends (toilet, food, TV right there) and then walk outside and watch the ball drop and have the confetti land all around (and on) you. It’s magical! I totally want to do it again! Thanks for reading! 🙂

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  18. The Intellectual Dubai says

    January 3, 2019 at 6:23 am

    New Year EVE at Dubai was phenomenal and better than others. World’s Tallest Building presented a best Fire Works Show even better than Darling Harbour Australia.

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    • Heather says

      January 3, 2019 at 1:15 pm

      Hi! Yes, Dubai is also somewhere I would like to visit for NYE, or really just in general. The architecture and buildings are beautiful and it’s definitely on my bucket list. Thanks for reading! 🙂

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  19. Victoria Botka Williams says

    October 10, 2019 at 3:51 pm

    We live in Southern CA, and after many years of working on the Rose Parade for TV, we never went to a party. After I quit working the Parade, we started our tradition of traveling somewhere different each year for NYE. We’ve done the free concerts in the park, to a black tie gala…here’s a few of our NYE’s….
    San Francisco – cozy dinner in the city, music at The Mark and brunch NY morning
    Rome — Mass at the Vatican, then gourmet dinner/fireworks at hotel right above Spanish Steps
    London – cozy dinner then out with the crowd in St James Park (actually the secret place since not tons of people) watching fireworks
    Quebec City – black tie gala in Chateau Frontenac, then next day (when everything was closed) dog sledding!! Awesome
    Nashville, TN – nice early dinner with some dancing, then change into jeans and join the awesome country natives for free Styx and Keith Urban concert!
    Alabama – family NYE then next day and night Biltmore estate in NC

    Still deciding where to go this year!

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    • Heather says

      October 10, 2019 at 5:05 pm

      Hi Victoria-That’s quite an impressive list. I like that you’ve spent NYE in Alabama! I used to live in Southern CA -Pasadena as a matter of fact and would walk up to the parade you worked on for so many years from my house! Thanks for reading! 🙂

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