Great Destinations for Celebrating New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve is a magical night of the year when you can reflect on a year’s worth of accomplishments and look forward to a brand-new start of even better things to come. There are plenty of great ways to spend this enchanted evening wherever you are, but consider some of these amazing vacation destinations that make the night even more spectacular.

Sydney, Australia
Head Down Under to experience a pyrotechnic extravaganza over Sydney Harbor that wows audiences year after year. Fireworks are launched from the Harbor Bridge and various barges on the water, lighting up the city skyline with its iconic images like the Sydney Opera House. Not only will you get a great show, but due to the location you will be among the first in the world to ring in the New Year.

New York City
New Year’s Eve in Times Square is quite possibly the biggest party in the world year after year. With live performances from top musical performers and wall-to-wall revelers, this is the place to be if you want to be part of the action. As the countdown to midnight begins and the infamous ball begins to drop, the party reaches its height as the New Year begins.

London, England
The River Thames run through the heart of this historic city and offers the perfect place for a spectacular fireworks display. As the midnight hour approaches and the countdown begins, Big Ben chimes in unison, marking the end of one year and the beginning of another. At the stroke of midnight the fireworks are launched from the river, lighting up the night sky and some of London’s most iconic attractions, like the London Eye.