TRAVEL TIPS | Best places to experience and celebrate New Years
2020 is right around the corner and if you want to plan an unforgettable celebration, here are a few places to consider. With tickets often selling out months in advance for the most popular parties, be sure to plan and book your travel soon or run the risk of missing out.
London, England
New Year’s along the Thames is always a memorable location to experience fireworks and celebration. If you want to join in the celebrations on the night, you must have secured a ticket in order to attend. If you have a ticket, remember to pack light and bring essential items only – no backpacks or suitcases are allowed at the event.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Imagine experiencing New Years in Vegas? In one word: Crazy. The entire Strip is shut down to traffic and it becomes like one giant block party. At midnight, the casinos launch a choreographed fireworks display. If you're curious about the weather in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve, expect something in the mid-50s. So, pack a sweater or a jacket just in case.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
New Years Eve in Rio de Janeiro is the most celebrated one in the world. Expect to celebrate the new year with about 2 million other people in Rio, including those who have traveled from far to expeirience the majestic fireworks across kilometers of beaches all around the shores, especially in Copacabana. The main event at Copacabana Beach includes a variety of musical acts, fireworks, rio style filled parties that will shock you. Members of the LGBTQ+A community is considered one of the most gay-friendly sites in the world.
Paris, France
Paris offers the widest range of New Year’s Eve parties in Paris. Picture yourself standing in front of the Champs-Elysees with views of the Eiffel Tower while bursts of light from fireworks rain down from overhead. On December 31st 2019, celebrate the arrival of the New Year and spend your evening in the most beautiful city in the world as you cruise the Seine river while having dinner or one of the famous Parisian cabarets.
New York City, New York
Revelers began celebrating New Year's Eve in Times Square as early as 1904, but it was in 1907 that the New Year's Eve Ball made its maiden descent from the flagpole atop One Times Square. This time is always a busy time, so it is important to book restaurants in advance to ensure you can spend your new years in a perfect celebration.
Sydney, Australia
Sydney is home to the world’s largest fireworks display on New Year’s Eve that rings on for a length of 12 minutes. Upwards of 1 million people come out to see the show at famed Sydney Harbor and the Sydney Harbor Bridge, so expect massive crowds and come ready to party.
Where have you decided to go for New Years? Let us know in the comments.
Happy Traveling
The Luxe and Lavish Travels Team