You COULD ring in 2019 with friends in a club or family in a backyard party, OR you could celebrate New Year’s Eve surrounded by sea life at an Aquarium cocktail party.
Can you imagine gorgeous fish swimming up and around you as you count down to New Year’s Eve – 3, 2, 1!
It’s just one of the more unique ways to celebrate the changing of calendars, according to TripAdvisor, as is dinner at a chef’s house in Florence or pub crawling through Nashville.
Read on to gain some New Year’s Eve inspiration for next year.
1. New Year’s Eve at Studio Sydney Tower
Toast the end of 2018 at 309-metres above Sydney at the Studio Sydney Tower. This experience gives travellers the best seat in the city for spectacular views of Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks displays.
Travellers will enjoy a 6-course degustation menu paired with a matching wine perfectly timed to watch the two fireworks displays between courses.
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2. New Year’s Eve at Genoa Aquarium
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Special, elegant and original, this is New Year’s Eve at Acquario di Genova! The evening starts with an exclusive visit to the second floor of Acquario, welcome cocktail in the Pavilions of Cetacean and Biodiversity, followed by a dinner with a midnight toast and dessert buffet.
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3. New Year’s Eve Dinner at a Chef’s House in Florence
Ring in the new year in high culinary style with this New Year’s Eve dinner at a chef’s house in Florence. Enjoy a unique dinner in the home of a private chef. Sip celebratory champagne which you can then take with you to raise a toast at the Ponte Vecchio. A small group size makes for an intimate experience.
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4. New Year’s Eve Medieval Banquet
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Fancy something a little different to see in 2019? Head to the heart of St. Katharine Docks and be part of 1,000 years history at London’s extraordinary dinner-theatre experience.
As a royal guest, you will mingle with medieval and mystical characters and be treated to a six-course banquet dinner with drinks, while enjoying a fantastic array of entertainment, including fighting knights and acrobats.
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5. The London New Year’s Eve Ball
Quite simply, it’s the biggest party of the year. Guests will be awestruck by the incredible theming and enjoy a spectacular and immersive event.
Enjoy delicious food, breathtaking live entertainment, adrenaline-pumping dodgems and an unforgettable festive atmosphere. It’ll be a night you will never forget.
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6. New Year’s Eve Concert at Charlottenburg Palace
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Get festive with this New Year’s Eve concert at Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin. Sit back in the plush palace and let your ears feast on perfectly performed classical music, from Vivaldi to Mozart to Dvořák and more. Enjoy two hours with the amazing Berlin Residence Orchestra, dressed in original costumes.
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7. Paris Christmas Gourmet Food Tour
Celebrate the holiday season in true French fashion with this gourmet walking tour through Paris. Visit a traditional European Christmas market to sample seasonal treats, and stop at festively decorated sweet shops to taste holiday favourites such as gingerbread, chocolate Yule logs, and spiced wine. Learn about the regional tradition of the 13 Desserts of Christmas, and warm up with a hot beverage at a cozy Parisian tearoom.
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8. 5-hour New Year’s Eve Flamenco Show, Dinner and Party in Barcelona
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Barcelona with cocktails and flamenco at the Palacio del Flamenco. Feast on a gourmet dinner of Catalan cuisine; be entertained by a spectacular Flamenco performance; take part in the age-old tradition of ‘lucky grapes’ as you welcome in the New Year; then hit the dance floor to party into the early hours.
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9. New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball Drop Party
When the clock strikes midnight, there’s no better place to be than New York City’s Times Square. This exclusive party takes travellers high above the crowds into a luxe suite with an open bar, hors-d’oeuvres, and a dinner buffet. Dance to the latest hits alongside the people you love and friends you have yet to meet during this entertaining evening—it’s the best way to ring in a new year.
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10. Winter Wonderland Adventure at Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge
What more can you ask for in the holiday season than visiting the world’s tallest Christmas tree? On this visit to Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and you’ll see just that! Take a whimsical tour of the forest bedecked in colour and light, and admire the gorgeous decorations as you cross the suspension bridge. Stop for some kid-friendly activities like card making and cookie decorating, and shrug off the chill with a hot drink at one of the rustic cafes.
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11. Viator VIP: Exclusive NYC New Year’s Eve Luxury Dinner Cruise
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Big Apple with this exclusive 4-hour VIP dinner cruise.
Hop aboard one of the most luxurious yachts in New York, and pass the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and One World Trade Center. Your VIP experience includes a three-course dinner, an open bar, and music provided by a DJ.
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12. Nashville’s New Year’s Resolution Pub crawl
Prepare for a big night out on New Year’s Eve with this pub crawl around Nashville earlier in the day. Spend three hours in the afternoon visiting Music City’s hot spots, with souvenirs, games, swag, and drink specials included.
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