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The best cities in the world to celebrate the New Year

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The best cities in the world to celebrate the New Year

New Year's holidays are a great opportunity to spend an eventful and colorful vacation. Depending on your preferences, you can choose to party hard or immerse yourself in the cultural and historical traditions of your chosen country. Learn more about the perfect places to celebrate one of the most important days of the year

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Many people consider New Year's Eve to be their favorite holiday, and they want to celebrate it with special events. Traveling to Europe, Asia, or America is a great way to celebrate New Year's Eve. Holiday tours to Australia, New Zealand, and the Caribbean are also very popular. Choose what you like best! So, where is the best place to spend the New Year?

1. New York, USA


Celebrating the New Year in New York is an exciting experience that has already become part of world culture thanks to Hollywood movies. The huge metropolis prepares for the holidays for a month and a half, turning into a real Christmas and New Year's miracle.

Illumination decorating skyscrapers, shops and restaurants turns the city into a fairyland. The main symbol of the New Year's holidays in New York is the impressive Christmas tree, which is installed year after year in Lowery Square and decorated with more than 28 thousand colorful light bulbs.

However, the popularity of the celebration is high, and tickets for tours to the heart of America are sold out months in advance. It is also worth noting the high cost of travel. Despite this, the magic of Santa Claus New York attracts more and more people every year, giving a unique experience of celebrating the New Year holidays in a huge American city.



2. Paris, France


The most romantic place to celebrate New Year's Eve is Paris, the capital of France. With the beginning of the winter holidays, thousands of tourists from all over the world come here to enjoy the fabulous atmosphere of the celebrations organized around the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe.

Paris is also home to numerous restaurants that are ready to impress their guests with gourmet food, drinks and entertainment throughout the night. Romantic cruises on the Seine River have gained immense popularity among visitors.

Not only couples in love, but also married couples, find their unique pleasure in Paris. For children, a visit to the famous Disneyland Paris and skating on a huge ice rink installed right under the tall Eiffel Tower becomes a special delight.



3. Prague, Czech Republic


Prague is another exciting place to celebrate the New Year, where you can fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of celebration. The city comes to life with numerous shows and festivals that cover it as a whole. Many tourists who have visited Prague for the holidays share indescribable impressions of the huge and long-lasting fireworks, which are considered one of the most spectacular in the world.

One of the main advantages of a New Year's Eve vacation in Prague is its affordability, as the cost of travel does not affect the incredible experience. It is also worth noting that the celebration begins on Catholic Christmas, so it is recommended to choose a ten-day tour starting on December 23. It is also important to make sure you book a table in one of the many restaurants in Prague in advance.

An equally exciting element is visiting local fairs, which every year offers a huge selection of goods at unique prices.



4. Budapest, Hungary


Hungary is a country that treats its guests to an unrivaled hospitable mood at any time of the year. However, in general, the greatest warmth and atmosphere are revealed during the winter holidays. The mysterious and unique Hungary is able to impress with its unusual atmosphere, and this is especially noticeable during the New Year holidays.

Budapest, the capital of the country, makes the New Year's celebration especially impressive. The city attracts travelers with its architectural beauty and numerous festive events. The annual exhibition of Tokay wine in Budapest adds to the festive flavor. This is a holiday for true aesthetes and wine connoisseurs.

In addition, the famous local baths offer a unique way to have fun. These baths are known for their healing and rejuvenating properties, giving visitors an unforgettable experience and relaxation.

The main Vereszmarty Square in Budapest becomes the heart of the New Year's Eve celebration. Thousands of people unite here in one voice, singing the national anthem and expressing the joy of celebration. And the culmination of this festive spectacle is a spectacular fireworks display over the Danube River, which will impress with its beauty and diversity.



5. Rovaniemi, Finland


Rovaniemi, located in Lapland, has become known as one of the most magical places to celebrate the New Year. Every year, thousands of tourists from all over the world come here to see for themselves where Santa Claus himself arranges his winter fairy tale!

The city, located just eight kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, knows its brainchild - an amazing Santa Park and the village where the merry wizard lives in the heart of this place. There is a special post office here that does its best to deliver letters to Santa Claus as soon as possible. The postmen here are famous for personally delivering envelopes and even helping to read many children's wishes.

The village has everything for a cozy New Year's vacation: comfortable hotels, restaurants and cafés with Finnish cuisine, as well as the opportunity to ride the famous bear-drawn sleigh. In particular, the fascinating Husky Park is located nearby, where visitors can try sledding with dogs or travel on snowmobiles while enjoying the winter landscapes of the North.



6. Sydney, Australia


The New Year's Eve celebration in Sydney is a vivid example of how Australians know how to create an unrivaled holiday experience, not inferior to Europeans. Preparations for this event begin several months in advance and are always marked by extraordinary attention to detail. Every year, this city attracts more than 1.5 million tourists from all over the world, ready to enjoy a unique experience.

The most impressive thing at this time is the traditional fireworks display over Sydney Harbor, which last year consisted of 85,000 volleys. The organizers promise that this year's show will be even more exciting than ever before and promise an unforgettable experience.

Since it is summer in Sydney during this period, many people decide to celebrate the New Year right on the beach, enjoying the hot climate. Another popular option is to choose a cozy restaurant on the bay front where you can enjoy the festive atmosphere. No matter which option you choose, the experience of celebrating the New Year in Sydney promises to be unrivaled and memorable.





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