Five Unique Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

If you wish to celebrate New Year’s Eve in a unique and revitalizing way, the following destinations would serve as a surprising alternative over the usual, so-called top destinations to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Bournemouth, England A comfortable, relaxing break is assured when you choose Bournemouth – a lively cosmopolitan town in Dublin, England – to celebrate your New Year Party . It boasts all elements to satisfy every preference in your group, with its awesome scenery, thrilling water-sports galore, buzzing nightlife, and a wide array of shopping options, quality dining, and serene seaside accommodation.

Valparaiso, ChileWhen you think about celebrating New Year in Chile, perhaps the first place that comes into your mind is Santiago. But Valparaiso, situated about 120 kilometers from Santiago, is equally fascinating, especially for its dazzling fireworks that bursts over the harbor of Valparaiso. This is touted as the largest and most splendid of its kind in South America. Moreover, it is a World Heritage Site, and well deserves the title ‘Pearl of the Pacific.’ Thanks to its breathtaking natural beauty and picturesque hillside neighborhood with colorful houses, and the historic funiculars, namely, ascensores, some of which were built as early as 1880s.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Every year, Chiang Mai witnesses the North Thailand’s largest New Year celebration, which is marked by great food, enchanting musical performances and lively festivities. But what makes the cosmopolitan city of Chiang Mai really special is its old world charm, being home to incredible museums, ancient ruins, serene atmosphere, and historic temples dating back to 13th century. Markedly, this place has something on offer to fulfill every traveler’s needs, no matter you’re a culture buff, nature fanatic, or even a sport enthusiast.

Homigot, South Korea

To celebrate New Year in a totally refreshing way, this beautiful destination, placed on the Korean Peninsula’s eastern most point, is absolutely apt. Homigot’s focal point is the Sunrise Square with its giant hand-shaped bronze sculptures at the beachfront as well as waterfront. Through the fingers of this sculpture, you can marvel at the first rays of the New Year sun rising over the East Sea. This is also the venue of Homigot National Sunrise Festival means you can absorb in several of New Year celebratory events held here, including fire show, intriguing cultural shows, kite flying, and sunrise concert.

Cape Town, South Africa

Besides the usual elements for the celebration of New Year, such as spectacular fireworks, midnight parties, and great food and drinks, Cape Town is particularly famed for its unique Cape Carnival, locally referred to as the Kaapse Klopse, whose origin dates back to the slave community during the 19th century. It falls on the 2nd of January every year, and this date is referred to as Tweede Nuwejaar, meaning Second New Year. Donning vibrant satin costumes, bow ties, and colorful hats, thousands of banjo-strumming minstrels will take to the Cape Town’s packed streets during the carnival.