Terri Mapes has some tips for where to spend New Year's Eve. Unless you're filthy rich, it's probably too late to book a flight and get there. But half the fun of reading travel stuff is the vicarious living you get to do…
Among her suggestions, Edinburgh is intriguing. A number of traditional Celtic events take place in the days before NYE. Berlin would be nice; it's been a while since I've seen Germany…
I was a little disappointed that Terri confined her tips to Europe and the U.S. I have to think the bash in Sydney this year will probably be great. And I know that Singapore used to have some excellent NYE parties.
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December 29th, 2008 on 6:33 pm
I’ve done new years in London, and while it was a lot of fun, it was also super crazy. Pubs closed really early, it is freezing cold, and you are crowded along the waterfront with hundreds of thousands of your closest friends.
Italy is also really fun to celebrate in. We spent one New Years in Cortina (in the alps) with some Italian friends and has a great time. It was beautiful, snowy, everyone set off fireworks, and we ate some great food. I think that if you get a chance to spend new years anywhere unfamiliar, you’re bound to have an unforgettable experience.
December 30th, 2008 on 1:27 am
Think Singapore can be a good choice. Have both characters of the West and Asia.
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January 2nd, 2009 on 3:23 pm
Happy New Year.
Times Square, NYC for New Year’s Eve.
January 10th, 2009 on 8:20 am
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