Last updated on December 14, 2015
We looked into our crystal ball what are the 9 best travel destinations to go on vacation for the year 2015, and we saw incredible travel ideas! So you wonder where to go on vacation? Look no further, you will find the answer in this article, that’s for sure!
Did you know? The island of Kiribati in the Pacific is officially the first place in the world to move to the New Year, while Midway Island in Samoa will be the last place to go to 2014, 22 hours later.
1. Sydney, Australia
After Wellington in New Zealand, Sydney is the second largest city to celebrate the transition to the New Year. Each year, millions of people watch the incredible fireworks in the city on television lights, undoubtedly among the finest on the planet organized that day.
2. Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona
In Barcelona, the tradition is that you eat twelve grapes grains to accompany the 12 strokes of midnight ringing the transition to the New Year. No fireworks in Barcelona, but a light show takes place on the Torre Agbar, and many evenings “cotillion and copas” are organized throughout the city: do not forget your hat if you go there, and drinks are included.
3. Berlin, Germany
Partygoers will probably opt to Berlin to celebrate the New Year: one of the best European cities to party is well known for his original bars and boxes of legendary nights. The outdoor event held each year at the foot of the famous Brandenburg Gate can be the starting point of your evening, and then head to one of the leading clubs in the city to finish the night.
4. Paris, France
Paris Eiffel Tower
Why not drink champagne on the Champs-Elysées 31 December night? Then head to the Eiffel Tower where organized light show is amazing every year, and then go for a small Montmartre bar to celebrate the transition to 2015!
5. Amsterdam, Netherlands
On 31 December, visit Rembrandt to admire the fireworks and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Amsterdam! Good to know: the best view of the fireworks is from the roof of NEMO Museum, but if you are looking for a warm and comfortable place, opt for one of the many events organized in bars and nightclubs in the city.
6. London, United Kingdom
London
While Big Ben ring the stroke of midnight, bridges located close to the Parliament and the London Eye will be filled with enthusiastic celebrating the transition to the New Year champagne and fireworks will be part of it! Of course, the many pubs in the city will offer special evenings and big London night clubs always organize spectacular evenings.
7. New York City, USA
Times Square is probably one of the best places to find for the day of the year. From 15h, thousands of people gather on this mythical place and waiting in the cold and good humor the famous “ball drop” held at the stroke of midnight. There are many bars to accommodate you warm after midnight, but if you find one with a roof terrace, know that it is common to party during the night of 31 December to 1st January!
8. Brazil
Rio
Each year, approximately 2 million people visit Copacabana Beach to celebrate New Year to drink, eat, watch the fireworks, dancing and partying until dawn. Huge Beach Parties are held throughout the country, but be warned: the entry for the evenings of the new is often extremely expensive in big Brazilian clubs … count from 100 € and 200 €, and sometimes even more!
9. Edinburgh, Scotland
The Hogmanay is a legendary evening in Scotland, and it takes place over three days from December 30 to 1st of January. The events included concerts, a retreat to the spectacular torches, dance performances and stunning fireworks at midnight on 31 evening.
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Joanna Robinson is writer and explorer who loves to share her experience and knowledge among internet users. There days she is researching about Sri Lanka tourist attractions
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