It’s Not Too Early to Plan Your New Year Eve Getaway. Our Top Picks!

New Year’s Eve cannot be anything but perfect. A little planning in advance helps not only in beating the prices, but also getting your foot into the best hotels, as most hot New Year destinations are full around that time of the year. If you wish to celebrate New Year in style, now is the time to plan and make your bookings. Choose from our top picks and prepare for a gala time this New Year eve.

1. Thailand

Amid high-voltage musical performances, mind-blowing fireworks and amazing pyro artworks, the Bangkok Count Down at Central World is ranked as one of the best places to ring in the New Year. The Full Moon Party at Ko Phangan is another spot you can head to! Thousands of people gather at Haad Rin Beach just to drink, dance and make merry. This party goes on till the wee hours of the morning. Looking for something sober? Take part in the elegant Lanterns and Lights Event at Chiang Mai, where you will release beautifully lit lanterns into the sky—an experience to cherish! 

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2. Singapore

Undoubtedly one of the best New Year Eve getaways from India, the celebration here is majorly about the astounding fireworks. So head straight for the Marina Bay, which is considered one of the best places to catch the fireworks live. Another destination could be the Siloso Beach, where you can party from dusk to dawn, dancing to non-stop music churned out by international DJs. Their display of firework at the stroke of midnight is an experience that you won’t forget easily. Do check out the roof-top bars and restaurants where you can party hard even while having amazing views of the glittering city. 

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3. Hong Kong

Hong Kong is yet another destination to celebrate New Year in style, and one way to do it is to get aboard a luxurious cruise! Sing and dance, as fireworks light up the sky to usher in the New Year. To witness the vibrant and buoyant colours of Hong Kong and its myriad culture, take part in parades organized by locals. Once the parade concludes, energised count-down parties begin—something you wouldn’t want to miss. Lined with pubs and malls, Tsim Sha Tsui is a popular area to hang out in during New Year Eve. Live music shows here are quite a hit!

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4. Dubai

Dubai turns into one big party zone during New Year Eve! Burj Khalifa is the place to be if you want to party hard and see a display of fireworks like never before. Fireworks in the form of palms can only be found at The Palm Jumeirah—a unique sight indeed!  Then there is the Nikki beach that magically turns into an enchanted garden with live music and yummy food. Definitely a must-try-out place! If you want to keep things classy and sophisticated, cross over to the Masquerade Ball at Atelier M for some soulful music brought together by renowned international artists. 

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5. New York

New York is so buzzed during New Year that it is almost overwhelming! Head for the Times Square, pick up some official party passes and hop into any of the premium bars for one big New Year treat. Or choose one of the rooftop bars to dance the night away. If you have family celebrations on your mind, head for Honolulu, Hawai. Waikiki Beach organizes parties and spectacular fireworks that are enjoyed by kids and grown-ups alike. Kaka’ako Waterfront Park is another celebration spot, where you can enjoy rides, gorge on lip-smacking delicacies, drink from the beer garden, and revel in ultimate choices of entertainment.

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6. Goa

Come New Year Eve and the parties in Goa just keep getting bigger and better! Almost all the beaches are decked up and ready for non-stop dance parties, but the best one is supposed to be at Tito’s Lane, Calangute. Rave parties at Vagator and Anjuna beaches are other hot New Year Eve destinations. If you are looking for unique party concepts, Grand Hyatt hosts the sophisticated Garden of Dreams that features international bands, theatrical performances and some authentic local cuisine—a classy place to be!  

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7. Andamans

If you are looking at celebrating New Year Eve with a difference, Andaman is your answer. Enjoy the solitude as you pause to smell the roses. Resorts do host some lavish parties, but the uniqueness of New Year Eve in Andaman would be to sink in with the bewitching beauty of the islands, reflecting on the year gone by, and ushering in the New Year with new hopes and dreams. Havelock Island— a small but extremely beautiful island— is definitely a popular spot to spend New Year Eve.

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8. Kerala

If Kerala is what you are zeroing down on, then New Year should definitely be welcomed on a houseboat—a one-of-its-kind experience found only in this state. Book yourself in a luxury houseboat and as the clock strikes midnight, find yourself surrounded by the hum of the water with only the sounds of nature for company. An ethereal experience indeed! Another popular destination is Fort Kochi, where you can indulge in some hard partying on 31st night and on the 1^st, take part in the magnificent colourful carnival led by decorated elephants swaying to drums and music.  

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