Parties Vivian | 21 Jun 2011 08:52 am
New Year Breaks – A Gala Affair
Everyone eagerly awaits the New Year breaks, to break the chains of life’s monotony and make most of the winter festivity. From big families to honeymooners and professionals to executives, everyone’s ready to pack their bags and fly off to an undisclosed location which is beautiful and a weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of life. Some of the places in the world that are preferred the most to enjoy New Year breaks are:
USA:
The United States of America is a popular New Year breaks destination. Every major city in USA holds special entertainment programs, concerts, live performances and fireworks. Special arrangements for the New Year celebration are made in hotels. During this peak season its better to do the pre-booking of New Year tables.
The New Year breaks in USA can be best enjoyed in Las Vegas. With a number of casinos, classic luxury hotels, grand performances and joyrides, Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world.
New York’s Times Square’s ball drop show is the star attraction. Every year a ball made of crystal and electric lights is raised atop One Times Square building. It then descends over the course of a minute and comes to a rest at the bottom of its pole.
The crystal ball is lowered to mark the beginning of the New Year.
USA’s glitziest city, Los Angles is the hub of Hollywood’s superstars. The star’s parade, amazing sightseeing, parks and a number of tourist attractions make this place perfect to have rocking New Year breaks.
Australia
Sydney’s New Year firework over the Sydney Harbor Bridge is viewed by millions of viewers on TV. New Year harbor parade and spectacular fireworks erupt along the Harbor from Cockatoo Island. Sydney New year’s eve cruises and parties, attracts thongs of crowd.
UK:
United Kingdom is a beautiful place to welcome the New Year. Trafalgar Square’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, New Year parade starting from the Parliament Square as the Big Ben strikes 12 noon, gala performance by 10,000 percussionists from over 20 countries and many such events that are arranged for New Year celebration.