21 Dec Unique Destinations to Ring in the New Year
Who is ready to say goodbye to 2022 and ring in the New Year?! We have an even better idea: kick-off 2023 with a unique and unforgettable vacation! We’ve rounded up some of the most iconic destinations to ring in the New Year around the world. From the Caribbean to Europe and everywhere in between – you’re sure to start the new year off right in one of these epic locations.
Unique Destinations to Ring in the New Year
Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia is known for its stunning fireworks display, exclusive island parties and harbor cruises, and swanky rooftop bars with stunning views and live music. It may be the most exciting place in the world to ring in the new year!
The New Year’s Eve celebration in Sydney is one of the biggest parties of the year. There are tons of free places to watch the fireworks, including Observatory Hill at Millers Point or Blues Point Reserve at McMahons Point on the other side of the harbor. You can also splurge on an upscale rooftop bar for the show or even an exclusive Sydney Harbour island.
Aruba
The New Year’s Eve celebration in Aruba starts early on December 28 each year. Of course, you can expect amazing fireworks displays across the island. There are also lively street parties and a fantastic party atmosphere. Aruba’s climate is an added bonus as you celebrate the new year. Aruba weather is reliably dry and warm and there is much less rain compared to other Caribbean islands.
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Rio De Janeiro is home to amazing fireworks shows, extravagant parties, and other New Year’s Eve events. In addition, Rio has several spiritual and superstitious rituals which makes it a unique place to visit at this time of year.
While you’ll find incredible parties and people dancing the night away at the city’s best nightclubs and bars, the best party of the year is at Copacabana beach. Over two million party-goers flock to the sandy shores each year to watch the biggest fireworks in the city.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin’s main attraction for the New Year celebration is their “Silvester Party“. This shindig is one of Europe’s largest open-air parties. It takes place at Brandenburg Gate and draws nearly one million partiers each year. The party boasts live performances by German and international artists, light shows, DJ sets, and much more. Don’t leave before midnight or you’ll miss the spectacular fireworks show! The party does not even end there – it doesn’t officially end until 3 am!
Havana, Cuba
Cubans go all out in their NYE celebrations taking place throughout the island. Havana is the wildest place to party on the island. If you choose to celebrate New Year’s Even in Havana, Cuba, you can expect bustling lines to buy food and drink throughout the day. Come evening time, the whole city congregates in the bars and restaurants on the main street.
The firework display may be the visual focus of the night, but the warmth and hospitality of Cuban culture is the true highlight of any holiday in Cuba.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland offers a unique New Year’s Eve celebration with traditional bonfires. Icelanders take the New Year very seriously, and you’ll find several large bonfire parties throughout the city for the big night. Bonfires signify the “burning out” of the new year.
In the past, locals even burned their unwanted belongings on the night of the New Year. While most people no longer adhere to this tradition, they do use bonfires as a symbol to bring people together and light the way into the next year.
The Bahamas
The Bahamas offers a diverse selection of activities for your New Year’s Eve celebrations. You can spend your New Year’s relaxing on one of the island’s many unspoiled beaches, or, alternately, enjoy one of the most exciting and colorful New Year’s parades in the world – Junkanoo. Junkanoo is at its best in Nassau.
Junkanoo is similar to Mardi Gras celebrations but with the distinct local flavor of the Bahamas. The parade is completed with outrageous costumes, fireworks, and music that starts at around midnight and lasts into the morning.
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