{"id":12134,"date":"2012-12-03T12:24:27","date_gmt":"2012-12-03T16:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=12134"},"modified":"2018-06-08T16:16:30","modified_gmt":"2018-06-08T20:16:30","slug":"new-years-eve-new-york-london-paris-south-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/12\/03\/new-years-eve-new-york-london-paris-south-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve in New York, London, Paris or the South of France!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year, people across the globe ask the same question: where will I celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve this year? If you\u2019re looking for something a little more adventurous and spectacular than your regular New Year\u2019s Eve celebration, celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve away from home this year, in a global city where you can party like never before!<\/p>\n

New York City, London and Paris all offer New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations<\/strong> that will make December 31st 2012<\/strong> a night to remember! For something else entirely, you can also try one of the bubbly cities in the South of France<\/strong>, such as Cannes or Nice, where the New Year\u2019s Eve parties last all night long.<\/p>\n

Let yourself be inspired by the New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations across the globe listed in this article to ensure you\u2019ll have the best New Year\u2019s Eve yet!<\/p>\n

New Year\u2019s Eve in New York City<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The ball drops in New York City\u2019s Times Square on New Year\u2019s Eve<\/div>\n<\/div>Celebrating New Year\u2019s Eve in New York City is nothing short of spectacular! Every year crowds gather in Times Square to watch the ball drop as a new year begins, and parties can be found across the city!<\/p>\n

To start the evening, you can watch one of the many shows or concerts that are held annually on New Year\u2019s Eve in New York City. For example, you can attend the annual New Year\u2019s Eve Gala at the Lincoln Center<\/strong> in Manhattan. As midnight approaches, there are many venues across the city that host fabulous parties where you can party all night long. Do keep in mind that for many of the clubs you\u2019ll have to buy tickets in advance for New Year\u2019s Eve, and prices can be steep.<\/p>\n

For the diehard partygoers, watching the ball drop in Times Square<\/strong> is of course something you\u2019ll always remember. Attending the celebration in Times Square is completely free of charge, but you\u2019ll have to arrive early on December 31st to get a good spot to watch the ball drop. People start arriving in the early morning and afternoon, so be sure you get there before evening. Keep in mind that you\u2019ll have to stand on the same spot in the cold for several hours, so dress accordingly! You\u2019re not allowed to bring big backpacks full of food, so try to stuff your coat with a thermos filled with a hot beverage and some snacks to get you through the night. Also remember to visit the bathroom before claiming a spot!<\/p>\n

If you manage to stick it out, you\u2019ll be among the one million lucky people who get to countdown to midnight to see the ball drop and gaze at the accompanying fireworks live from Times Square as the world watches on TV!<\/p>\n

For those of you who enjoy a more relaxed New Year\u2019s Eve, you can also watch the fireworks from the comfort of your own vacation rental apartment in New York City<\/a>. Watch the ball drop on TV, and have a toast with your friends and family. If you do decide to hit the town, it\u2019s also nice to be able to come back to your own comfortable apartment after a crazy night out in New York City!<\/p>\n

London New Year\u2019s Eve Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fireworks illuminate the skies at the London Eye on New Year\u2019s Eve<\/div>\n<\/div>The New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations in London are equally impressive as those in New York City!<\/p>\n

In recent years, the main celebrations in London have moved from Trafalgar Square towards the South Bank of the Thames, as spectacular fireworks light up the London Eye<\/strong> every year! Ring in the New Year beneath the amazing display of pyrotechnics, as the fireworks are reflected in the river. There are several designated viewing areas along the Thames, so you won\u2019t have to arrive as early as you would\u2019ve had to in Times Square. Check the Mayor of London\u2019s official website<\/a> for tips on where to watch the fireworks and when to arrive.<\/p>\n

Before you head out to watch the fireworks, you can enjoy a proper New Year\u2019s Eve dinner in any of London\u2019s various pubs and restaurants<\/strong>. For an even more special dinner, book a river cruise with dining included. You\u2019ll get to see many of London\u2019s landmarks from the Thames, and some river cruises even offer a package that includes a viewing of the fireworks right from the river!<\/p>\n

For a more affordable alternative, you can also choose to cook your own New Year\u2019s Eve dinner in the fully equipped kitchen of your own London vacation rental apartment<\/a>. Invite your family and friends to have an intimate New Year\u2019s Eve party in London!<\/p>\n

Celebrate New Year\u2019s in Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Champs Elys\u00e9es and Arc de Triomphe in Paris at night<\/div>\n<\/div>Paris does things a little bit differently on New Year\u2019s Eve. There are no big fireworks displays at the stroke of midnight at the Champs de Mars. Instead, the Eiffel Tower is illuminated by a spectacular light show<\/strong> that starts at 12 am.<\/p>\n

Parisians, like New Yorkers and Londoners, enjoy a big outdoor celebration on New Year\u2019s Eve. They often bring their own champagne and picnic basket to the Champs de Mars<\/strong> to ring in the New Year with friends and family in style. Next to the Champs de Mars, the Champs Elys\u00e9es<\/strong> is also a hotspot on New Year\u2019s Eve. People flock to the famous shopping street as early as 9 pm on December 31st, and also bring champagne bottles to celebrate. Several smaller fireworks displays across the city can often be seen from the Champs Elys\u00e9es. If you want a truly good view, the Sacre Coeur plaza<\/strong> is also a great option. On the steps of the grand church you\u2019ll have a panoramic view of Paris as the fireworks light up the sky.<\/p>\n

A quieter alternative is to celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve at home in your Paris vacation rental apartment<\/a>, as many Parisians do. Invite your friends and family, buy plenty of bottles of champagne, and kiss each other under the mistletoe at night, as is the tradition in France. For more tips on how to ring in the New Year in Paris, check out our blog article on the 2012 New Years in Paris<\/a>. Wherever you choose to celebrate, you can be sure spending New Year\u2019s Eve in Paris will make for a magical night.<\/p>\n

New Year\u2019s Eve in the South of France<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fireworks explode above the Mediterranean Sea on New Year\u2019s Eve<\/div>\n<\/div>Celebrating New Year\u2019s Eve in the South of France is like stepping into another world. Imagine you\u2019re standing on a beach in Cannes as fireworks explode above the Mediterranean Sea<\/strong>: you\u2019ll feel like anything is possible this New Year\u2019s Eve! After watching the spectacular fireworks from the beach or the Boulevard de la Croisette, you can head to one of Cannes\u2019 many clubs to party until the early hours of the morning.<\/p>\n

Cannes isn\u2019t the only city in the South of France that knows how to throw a party. In Nice<\/strong>, for example, a New Year\u2019s Eve concert will be held at the Acropolis, which will be a great new experience for celebrating New Year\u2019s Eve.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re thinking about spending New Year\u2019s Eve on the Mediterranean Coast, we have many South of France vacation rentals<\/a> available in and around cities such as Cannes, Nice, Saint Tropez and Marseille that can be the perfect base for a New Year\u2019s Eve you\u2019ll never forget!<\/p>\n

Where will you celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve this year?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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