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New Year’s Eve Getaways to Match Your Mood
by Kim BudziakNew Year’s Eve sets up a lot of pressure to do something fantastic. Our advice: stay true to your party-goer, family-focused, gourmand, or romantic instincts when searching for a spot to celebrate. Trust one of these exceptional hotels to suit your countdown style.
New Year’s Eve Getaways to Match Your Mood
If the background buzz of a world-class city, fireworks over the Harbour and ushering in the New Year while sipping champagne on a patio sound like your bag, head to Sydney. The Australian metropolis’s balmy summer temperatures are just right for strolling along the historic laneways of the Rocks neighbourhood and admiring the Harbour Bridge. Check in nearby at The Langham hotel, where five-star dining and a dip in the pool under a starry night façade will round out your evening until the countdown begins.
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Looking to ring in the New Year as a family? Head to Casa de Campo Resort & Villas in the Dominican Republic, where sun, swimming, and plenty of options for nearby exploring will keep everyone entertained. Relaxation is especially easy at the villas’, thanks to generous family room areas and private pools. Make a reservation for the 31st at Pubbelly Sushi, where live music and a dance party accompany a special dinner with the crew. It will be easy to keep the brood entertained the next day too, with kids’ activities running until 4pm on January 1.
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It may be impossible to outdo Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, but New Year’s Eve gets pretty close. Almost everyone in the Brazilian city will celebrate “Reveillon” dressed in all-white, so be sure to bring pack some beach-friendly options if you’re looking for a NYE party pulsating with people. Most of the action will be at Copacabana Beach to dance and watch the fireworks, but pre-party, the rooftop of the Santa Teresa Hotel sets the tone with incredible city views and relaxed Amazonian style.
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If your idea of the perfect end to the year is a decadent multi-course meal, look no further than the Crown Restaurant at the Palace Hotel Tokyo, where the twinkling lights of Tokyo’s Marunouchi district below add as much ambiance to your table as the candlelight. The real treat of course is the food; the venue gives French cuisine a fresh Asian twist while retaining all the refinement of its Michelin Star status. Relax the next day at the spa or relive the nuances of each plate from the comfort of your well-appointed suite.
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Days under the sun and nights under the stars are even better with a romantic twist. End the new year together in the private pool of your overwater bungalow, watching the sunset over the South Pacific. This spot is the Conrad Bora Bora Nui hotel, set amongst an ancient volcano, stretches of white sand, turquoise water and tropical flora. Should the creature comforts pull your attention from the natural splendor, head to the Hina Spa for an open-air couples’ treatment.
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If you firmly believe New Year’s Eve is a wintery, black-tie affair, go to the source: the Opera Hotel in Kiev. Christmastime festivities continue to linger in the elegant Ukrainian city, so whether you walk through a square strung with lights or entrust the talented concierge to find you last-minute tickets to the opera or ballet, a sense of occasion is the default. Enjoy more charm inside the classical hotel as you open a bottle of wine at Teatro post-show.
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There is no destination quite as unpredictable and infallible as Dubai. If you’re after unfettered opulence with a twist this New Year, post up at The Meydan Hotel, where plush suites, lively bars and relaxing pools all face an exciting racecourse that is home to plenty of energetic ponies. Once the winners have been crowned, dine in at Prime and place your bets on the potential of the next 365 days.
BOOK NOWIf the background buzz of a world-class city, fireworks over the Harbour and ushering in the New Year while sipping champagne on a patio sound like your bag, head to Sydney. The Australian metropolis’s balmy summer temperatures are just right for strolling along the historic laneways of the Rocks neighbourhood and admiring the Harbour Bridge. Check in nearby at The Langham hotel, where five-star dining and a dip in the pool under a starry night façade will round out your evening until the countdown begins.
BOOK NOWLooking to ring in the New Year as a family? Head to Casa de Campo Resort & Villas in the Dominican Republic, where sun, swimming, and plenty of options for nearby exploring will keep everyone entertained. Relaxation is especially easy at the villas’, thanks to generous family room areas and private pools. Make a reservation for the 31st at Pubbelly Sushi, where live music and a dance party accompany a special dinner with the crew. It will be easy to keep the brood entertained the next day too, with kids’ activities running until 4pm on January 1.
BOOK NOWIt may be impossible to outdo Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, but New Year’s Eve gets pretty close. Almost everyone in the Brazilian city will celebrate “Reveillon” dressed in all-white, so be sure to bring pack some beach-friendly options if you’re looking for a NYE party pulsating with people. Most of the action will be at Copacabana Beach to dance and watch the fireworks, but pre-party, the rooftop of the Santa Teresa Hotel sets the tone with incredible city views and relaxed Amazonian style.
BOOK NOWIf your idea of the perfect end to the year is a decadent multi-course meal, look no further than the Crown Restaurant at the Palace Hotel Tokyo, where the twinkling lights of Tokyo’s Marunouchi district below add as much ambiance to your table as the candlelight. The real treat of course is the food; the venue gives French cuisine a fresh Asian twist while retaining all the refinement of its Michelin Star status. Relax the next day at the spa or relive the nuances of each plate from the comfort of your well-appointed suite.
BOOK NOWDays under the sun and nights under the stars are even better with a romantic twist. End the new year together in the private pool of your overwater bungalow, watching the sunset over the South Pacific. This spot is the Conrad Bora Bora Nui hotel, set amongst an ancient volcano, stretches of white sand, turquoise water and tropical flora. Should the creature comforts pull your attention from the natural splendor, head to the Hina Spa for an open-air couples’ treatment.
BOOK NOWIf you firmly believe New Year’s Eve is a wintery, black-tie affair, go to the source: the Opera Hotel in Kiev. Christmastime festivities continue to linger in the elegant Ukrainian city, so whether you walk through a square strung with lights or entrust the talented concierge to find you last-minute tickets to the opera or ballet, a sense of occasion is the default. Enjoy more charm inside the classical hotel as you open a bottle of wine at Teatro post-show.
BOOK NOWThere is no destination quite as unpredictable and infallible as Dubai. If you’re after unfettered opulence with a twist this New Year, post up at The Meydan Hotel, where plush suites, lively bars and relaxing pools all face an exciting racecourse that is home to plenty of energetic ponies. Once the winners have been crowned, dine in at Prime and place your bets on the potential of the next 365 days.
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