As the last month of the year has already kicked in, people are planning to spend their New Year’s Eve in the best possible way! The New Year brings a galore of new opportunities and commitments in everyone’s lives. It is the time to bid adieu to the passing year and welcome the New Year with arms wide open.  While the celebrations and customs vary around the globe, the spirit of the New Year celebrations remains the same and it is one of the biggest parties around the world. While many choose to spend the New Year night with their families and friends, others like to do it a little differently.  Ring in the New Year somewhere new!

Here is the list of top 10 places to spend the New Year’s Eve and experience the stupendous celebrations:

10. New York City, USA

A city that never sleeps witnesses one of the largest celebrations of the world. More than a million people attend the event as 1 tonne of confetti is dropped over the city at the stroke of midnight. Moreover, the city offers you the most varied bars and restaurants which make it worth spending your New Year’s Eve in the New York City. Much of the celebrations take place at the Times Square and a little planning is needed so as to ensure that you secure the “best “spot for the ball to drop. Indeed, the city has something to offer to everyone who joins in the gala celebrations.

9. Las Vegas, USA

The trip to Las Vegas is indeed the complete entertainment package and thus it is worth spending your New Year night in this city. Obviously, the casinos, clubs and bars offer you plenty of parties and fireworks at the stroke of midnight. However, much of the celebration takes place on the streets. Partiers are encouraged to come out in the streets to celebrate. Beer and liquor are quite common so one way to celebrate the New Year is to wander around and bottoms up!

8. Niagara Falls, Canada

One of the best party take places amidst the beautiful scenery of the Niagara Falls in Canada. One of the busiest nights at the Queen Victoria Park witnesses the gathering of over 50,000 people who have come to enjoy live music and exotic two rounds of fireworks for free. If you want to escape the bitter cold outside, the casino Niagara and resort offers you a plenty of fun activities to enjoy and celebrate. Clifton Hill, an amusement park, is another great place to enjoy the Eve as one can also visit the Dinosaur Park at the Clifton Hill.

7. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio is better known as the party capital of the world. Beach parties are the common ones in the city. Having said that, it begins and ends at the Copacabana beach. The New Year’s celebrations usually feature massive fireworks display and different genres of music so as to keep you dancing all night long. This is indeed the best place to celebrate for those who want to spend the night out and party hard with fellow Brazilians!

6. Barcelona, Spain

If dancing and partying until the first sunrise of the New Year is on your cards, then Barcelona is surely the place to go. The celebrations at Barcelona don’t stop at midnight but continues until the next day. It usually begins with the traditional eating of twelve grapes during the twelve chimes of the midnight and afterwards people head towards restaurants and bars to celebrate. People seem to scatter all around the city as people there follow the tradition of going out for family dinner at the stroke of midnight. Only after dinner, the young folks hit the bars and pubs to party hard and celebrate.

5. Paris, France

Feasting and partying is the best way to celebrate New Year in the city of Paris. Champs-Elysees is indeed one of the best Parisian-style street parties as large crowds gather around to witness the massive fireworks around the Eiffel Tower. Moreover, the city has a mindboggling menu to offer to you and satisfy your taste buds.

4. Edinburg, Scotland

Edinburg has the most amazing way of celebrating New Year and the celebrations are popularly known as Hogmanay. Massive fireworks display and torchlight processions through Edinburg are a few traditions celebrated even today. Moreover, it is believed that the first guest to enter the house should be male and dark and he should also bring some gifts along with. The Hogmanay celebrations last for around three to four days and the torch procession usually kick start the celebrations on December 30 and 31. Anyone can take part in this procession as the procession starts from the High street in the Old Town and ends at the Edinburg meeting ground at the Clifton Hill.

3. Koh Phangan, Thailand

Koh Phangan is popular for its full-moon parties and festive atmosphere and that’s why Koh Phangan hosts the wildest parties on the planet. Beach parties are the most common of all. Moreover, Haad Rin is the centre for the party and over 50,000 people descend on this island many days before the New Year Eve. So just make sure to book your tickets in advance and attend the biggest party ever!

2. Tokyo, Japan

The New Year celebrations in Tokyo last up to one week and fireworks, dancing and partying are the common norms.  The traditional eating of Toshikoshi Soba and listening to Juya No Kane which usually rings 108 times at all the temples symbolise a prosperous New Year. Moreover, the Tokyo Tower is the most happening place in the town with large gatherings. Another reason to spend your vacations in Tokyo is that the gates to the Imperial Palace are open to the general public on January 1.

1. Sydney, Australia

When it comes to the New Year celebrations, Aussies know how to do it the right way. The fireworks display at the Sydney harbour hog the entire limelight. Moreover, the celebrations at the Opera House add to the wonderful experience.   Also, there are plenty of restaurants and bars to organise you own party if you do not wish to spend the night with the Aussies out there at the harbour. To add to your unique experience at the Sydney harbour, make sure to book a spot on a boat and enjoy the celebrations from the vantage point.