Slowly, the days of the year are running out like the short thread of the candle’s wicker. The anticipation gurgles; no matter how this year went for you, it’s going to end with a bang. After spending time with family during Thanksgiving and unwrapping gifts during Christmas, it’s time to take out your bags for a New Year getaway, somewhere you can celebrate the arrival of a new season in the loudest, best way possible. So where should you be as the calendar changes into a new date? Here are the best travel tips for new year’s eve!

Travel Tips For New Year’s Eve
New York

Travel Tips For New Year's Eve
Brave the madness; the wild crowd coming together at Times Square this midnight only happens once a year, and it’s probably a part of your bucket list to belong there. Don’t be intimidated by the sight of the throng swarming all over the directions; everyone is in their best mood as the count-off starts. Expect a grand parade and a showcase from the stars. After the fireworks, you can wander away from Midtown to enjoy a quiet moment with your friends.

Travel Tips For New Year’s Eve
London

Travel Tips For New Year's Eve
At the chiming of the Big Ben, Londoners crowd the sidelines of the river Thames to experience the light show between the London Eye and the dazzling fireworks that run for ten minutes. Other remarkable landmarks joining in the hue-changing spectacle is the Houses of Parliament and the Shard. Enjoy the colorful parade in Central London where people will be celebrating in floats, costumes, and a marching band with the procession of the Queen’s guards.

Travel Tips For New Year’s Eve
Hong Kong

Travel Tips For New Year's Eve
Victoria Harbor becomes the center of attention as the crowds in Asia move into Hong Kong for the New Year’s Eve. Here, an impressive display of fireworks is capped off with a dancing dragon that swirls through the evening sky. Watch the locals party on rooftops and boats as you enjoy the breath-taking light show and the amazing Asian cuisine.

Travel Tips For New Year’s Eve
Florida

Travel Tips For New Year's Eve
Find your way to Walt Disney World and have a magical turning up of the evening as you watch the fireworks bloom their best at the setting of the Disney castle. Nobody will raise their brows even if you wear a pair of Mickey Mouse ears as you blow your trumpet along with the New Year crowd. If Walt Disney is not for you, you can alternatively head to Universal Studios, which holds an equally spectacular New Year welcome.

Travel Tips For New Year’s Eve
Rio de Janeiro

Travel Tips For New Year's Eve
Known for its Carnival-themed celebration, Rio de Janeiro shines as the year comes to a close. The iconic Copacabana Beach is probably the best party to be in, where thousands of people find the best spots by the seaside to witness oceanfront fireworks and live musical performances.

Travel Tips For New Year’s Eve
Sydney

Travel Tips For New Year's Eve
The Sydney Opera House glows at the strike of the clock, being the first major city to witness the arrival of the New Year. Air and water shows intermixed with spectacular fireworks make the celebration more festive. People will be flooding around the Sydney Harbor Bridge; from here, you can see the Harbor of Light, a parade of more than 50 illuminated boats from the port.

Travel Tips For New Year’s Eve
Las Vegas

Travel Tips For New Years Eve
The upscale casino strip of Las Vegas becomes festive with the lights of its tall skyscrapers, intermixed with pyrotechnics and laser shows. Roads become a street party with live bands playing for the crowd’s amusement. Clubs and hotels also hold their own concerts, so there’s no shortage of discovering entertainment options. Hot tip: the best way to watch the New Year’s event is from the rooftop.

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Hiya, I’m Maud. I’m an English girl who's moved to Berlin - because who wouldn’t fall in love with a country which has words like ‘Kummerspeck’ hidden around every corner... I love traveling and finding out the quirks of each country - and what better way to remember them than on a postcard?

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