It’s the night of the year that lovebirds head out in their thousands to dance, drink and be dazzled by festive New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Picture scenes of fireworks, confetti and partygoers toasting to 2024 when it hits midnight and the sky lights up.
The famous Times Square glitter ball wows in New York, Prague’s market food promises unapologetic indulgence and dipping your toes into some winter sun in Cancun guarantees a topped-up tan for dreary January.
Whether counting down with the crowds or enjoying some alone time you might want to think ahead to New Year’s Day too – be it taking an icy plunge in the sea, recovering poolside with a “hair of the dog” cocktail or pledging Dry January for the fifth year in a row.
From city breaks with big New Year’s Eve bashes to rural romance on a staycation with your beloved, here are the best holidays from around the globe to greet the new year with a kiss.
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New York, USA
The Times Square ball drops in front of thousands at midnight on 31 December
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Best for: Party partners
New York is world-class at delivering a dimly lit speakeasy, date night dining spot and of course an out-of-this-world New Year’s Eve celebration. It’s all eyes on Times Square in Midtown Manhattan at midnight on 31 December for the iconic ball drop if you’re up for braving the crowds and the cold and, in the “city that never sleeps”, after parties, Hudson River cruises and open bars guarantee you’ll be popping magnums of champagne well into the early hours.
How to do it
Virgin Holidays features a five-night city break in a luxe king room, room only, at Kixby Hotel in Midtown New York from £1,925pp including return flights from London Heathrow. Located a short walk from the Empire State Building, Macy’s and a 12-minute walk from Times Square, the Kixby’s moody lobby bar and rooftop terrace make an ideal backdrop to some spectacular celebrations come New Year’s Eve.
Departing 28 December 2023.
Rome, Italy
Catch a classical concert or the Colosseum aglow with fireworks in Rome
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Best for: Cosy city breaks
The Italian capital, Rome, is the picture of a city built for lovers, with ambient trattorias, flirty rooftop bars and masterpiece museums best perused hand in hand. Toast to 2024 at tables for two over decadent carbonaras that…
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