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Most memorable ever for me.Honorable mention Paris Berlin
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At a party (at someone else's house) with a bunch of friends.

I've only spent one NYE away from home some years ago and went to Paris. I remember at the time, I thought it would be like partying in Times Square but I think we did something wrong. It wasn't even close but then again, maybe we just weren't in the right place.

I did however, liked being away. It is so cool to see how other cultures celebrate the holidays. So, if I were to pick a place this year, I would probably like to be in Sydney, Australia.

On safari.

It's a big deal in Scotland.

qwovadis,

Passed thru Rio in Sept (Need 2 Post It) and was thinking about going back for Carnival. However, watching fireworks on the beach with a few million people seems like fun!

abram,

You have any friends somewhere tropical that we can all hang at their house and party Count me in but I hate cleaning up.

sassy27,

Dissappointing to hear that about Paris and NYE. Spent Halloween in Sydney a few years ago and that was fun.

Femi,

Just got back from a safari (SA) but would definitely go again although to another part of Africa.

thursdaysd,

Which part or all over ... Went to Edinburgh, many years ago!

I would like to go away, maybe celebrate it in NYC at Time Square!

ashleynuels,

Did Times Square one year and it was miserable. Almost got trampled and ended up watching the ball drop in a bar away from there

Would recommend buying a NYE Package like at Hard Rock about $300 per person then camping out there all day

I'm not big on traveling for New Year's. Or even going out in my own home city (rookie holiday for people drinking and carrying on). I guess if I had to pick a destination out of a hat, sure, what the heck... take me to PARIS! just because.

I'd love to get to Iceland one year for the New Year; I love Iceland any time, but it sounds like the NYE celebrations are special.

Suze,

I am sending you a hat... to wear in Paris

Amy,

Just saw Iceland listed as a Top 10 spot for NYE and I have always wanted to go there. Heard it gets dark around 4pm so the celebrations starts early!

Either on safari in Tanzania or somewhere in northern Norway watching the northern lights - natures fireworks.

Actually pretty much anywhere which doesn't allow fireworks would suit me. I hate NYE here and the days running up to it with all the fireworks and noise and vandalism.

hetismij2,

Norway is a Great Idea.. Is the end of December a good time to see The Northern Lights there? What is the best city to where I can watch the natural fireworks show?

Any place that features a beach, palm trees, and zero chance of snow.

iowagirl,

Guess it's that time of the year for people up North to head South like the snowbirds.

Miami welcomes you

DMB: we're heading to Maui on Feb. 1, so we have that to look forward to. We'll have 10 glorious days, but I've considered asking my boss if I can telecommute from there until about mid-April.

An apartment that overlooks the Eiffel Tower. If I fall asleep before midnight, I'll still have the view.

...with our children in abu dhabi where our son is working temporarily. thank goodness for skype. it has been so nice to have this year, more than usual, under the circumstances.

On Times Square!

iowagirl,

I hope your boss approves your request and if he/she does so can you get me a job there

Lsky,

Paris seems like a popular place but I see the French as being more reserved about celebrating NYE which I guess works well if you fall asleep overlooking the Eiffel Tower.

I'm with LSky . . . a bottle of champagne, some macarons and my sweetie beside me watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle. What could be better?

Scootoir,

Since you mentioned, "macarons" & "champagne" I'm onboard for Paris too

Another vote for Scotland:
http://www.edinburghshogmanay.org/

or

fireballs in Stonehaven could be neat to see:
http://www.hogmanay.net/events/scotland/stonehaven

but

very likely to be me at home, hoping the BBC news shows the fireworks from Edinburgh for their time midnight, my time of 7pm .. and then I can go to bed

I am missing fondue and my Swiss friends right now so I would go for a visit to Zürich and fondue and lots of very dry white wine at our favorite spot with our dear friends. Then I'd be up for heading into the sunny mountains for some winter wanderwege...

Scootoir's plan would be a nice consolation prize, however

I'll join the Paris group!

scotlib,

Took your advice and went to "Hogmanay".. Loved It
Will post more about it later just in case the BBC let you down.

Your Scottish brethen miss you and send their regards!

Hey DMBTraveler, just came across this post and I am doing some long distance planning for NYE this year for DH, myself and kids/partners in their twenties.
Would love to hear about your experience this year - is there something for both generations do you think? Looks like it on the website.
Hope you post more details soon

ozgirl,

Loved Scotland and I think it is definitely a family destination.

Will make a separate post but lots to do ....

NYE Celebration is a 4 Day Event ... Hog-Man-Ay

A Street Party with many music venues and concerts, food vendors and very cool fireworks on the hour leading up to the big show at midnight.

This year it was unusually warm about 50F with an occassional rainshower but it did not take away from the experience.

More details and pictures in my "Scotland" post.