Five of the best places in the world to celebrate New Year’s Eve this year
From a firework festival in Vietnam to Northern Lights tours in Iceland, we have picked some of the top deals and experiences to help you ring in the new year in style
We’re approaching one of the busiest times of the year as travellers prepare to head to all corners of the globe to see in 2018. Here, we have taken the hard work out of finding the best destinations to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
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We’ve asked travel experts to come up with their recommended destinations based on the best deals and special experiences on offer, to cater for those who want to welcome in 2018 with a quick break in warmer climes, as well as those looking further afield. A firework festival in Vietnam and Northern Lights tours in Iceland are just some of the ideas to help you plan a spectacular start to the new year.
Da Nang, Vietnam
Home to the annual Da Nang International Firework Festival, this city puts on a spectacular display along the Han River when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Prime places to view the fireworks from include Dragon Bridge, Han Swing Bridge and Tran Thi Ly suspension bridge. Alternatively, head to one of the rooftop bars that line the riverbanks, including Novotel Hotel’s Sky 36, Grand Mercure and Hilton, or hit the water on a New Year’s Eve river cruise. HGV Travel hosts a series of bespoke boat trips along the river via its tourindanang.com platform.
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Watch local bands perform at the Da Nang Countdown Concert, starting at 9pm at 29/3 Square, or book into a hotel offering family-friendly New Year’s Eve party packages, such as the Furama Da Nang resort. The advantage to celebrating in Da Nang is that you can take your pick from a collection of beautiful beaches to recover on the next day. Get on a scooter (or jump in a taxi) and head north away from the crowds to Lang Van beach. With return tickets from Hong Kong between December 30 and January 1 starting at HK$1,568, Skyscanner puts this destination as its top recommendation for Hongkongers wanting a mini new year break.