New Year’s Eve celebration happens to be the biggest common party across the globe when all nations and religions forget all the differences and come together to welcome the New Year. New Year’s Eve is one such occasion when everyone in everyplace around the world manages to recognize the New Year with some sort of celebration. As we are slowly approaching to the end of 2009, once again there is a restlessness in preparing the planner for the occasion. However, if you are looking forward to have something big and really happening on this New Year’s Eve, then we can help you. Here is a compilation of top ten destinations where you can celebrate the momentous occasion in the best possible way. Go through it and decide upon which destination to reach to join the New Year celebrations before it gets too late.

Sydney, Australia: Sydney accounts for one of the best places across the globe for New Year celebrations, where thousands of enthusiasts gather at Circular Quay, the hub of Sydney Harbour. The celebrations actually begin in the afternoon with a lot of activities. However, the Sydney’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks display lights up as the clock strikes 12. The spectacular views of fireworks last for more than 15 minutes, but the celebrations go on till the wee hours.

No matter where you want to party, be it in a pub, on the water or on the bridge, make sure you are at Circular Quay to witness the one-of-its-kind fireworks display over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. For your information, make sure you wear black, since black is the wardrobe color of choice for social Sydneysiders. A boat ride in the Sydney Harbour is a fascinating activity on this occasion. It would also be an opportunity to enjoy some great music.

Edinburgh, Scotland: To Scots, New Year is Hogmanay, which is one of the most popular New Year’s events in the world. There is a long rich heritage associated with this event. Hogmanay is basically a four-to-five-day extravaganza. It includes parties to street festivals to entertaining, sometimes terrifying fire festivals, to be brief. Hogmanay usually starts with the Torchlight Procession, followed by street theatre, live music, the Hogmanay carnival and firework at the mid of 31st of December.

Scotland also hosts a number of New Year’s events during Hogmanay. The most famous and the biggest event being taken place in Edinburgh.

Paris, France: Being a famous New Year destination in the world, the capital city of France displays amazing fireworks all over the city. If you are fond of great fireworks, then you must visit Paris for this New Year’s Eve celebrations.

On this occasion, mostly crowds pack around the Champs Elysses and the Eiffel Tower. The dazzling fireworks display can be best viewed from the Eiffel Tower. Being in Paris for the New Year’s celebrations does not mean that you miss out on its famous attractions, including the Louvre, home to the Mona Lisa and Notre Dame Cathedral, Sacre-Coeur Basilica and many more.

Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne perhaps hosts the greatest and the most extravagant New Years celebrations in Australia. Accompanied by massive fireworks the celebrations stretch to the extent of the River Yarra from Swan Street Bridge to Waterfront City, Docklands.

Participants of Melbourne New Year’s Eve celebrations are fortunate enough to see the city skyline lit up into a rainbow of colors. People just cannot get enough of the fireworks shows. The spectacular fireworks can be best viewed from the Princes Bridge and the Crown Entertainment Complex. If you are up to join the celebrations, make sure you reach one of this or all venues- Waterfront City, Docklands; Alexandra Gardens; Federation Square; Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct; Birrarung Marr; and New Quay.

Not to forget, electrifying live performances, roving performers, live music, DJs, movies and lots of other entertainment programs are an integral part of the celebrations. Once you are in Melbourne, do not miss out on an Aussie Rules Football game. Take out some time to wander through the trendy neighbourhood and visit some of Australia’s coolest nightspots.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Known for its warm and friendly people, Rio de Janeiro attracts one of the great crowds on the eve of New Year. People mostly flock to the beaches to celebrate Reveillon (New Year’s Eve), however, it’s Copacabana Beach that hosts the most famous Rio de Janeiro’s New Year’s Eve celebration.

What attracts millions of people every year for the celebrations to Rio de Janeiro is its liveliness. There is always a friendly atmosphere around, thanks to its friendly and warm people. The city houses many interesting museums, ever-welcoming beaches and historic neighborhoods. It is also considered as one of the world’s top party cities, thanks to its thriving nightlife.

Every year Copacabana beach witnesses millions of enthusiasts dancing to the beats of Samba, while sharing champagne and partying. The fireworks display lasts for almost 30 minutes since the time the clock strikes twelve.

Rome, Italy: The volley of fireworks at Piazza del Popolo really deserves a look on the eve of New Year. Even though New Year’s Eve in Rome is celebrated all over the city’s squares, Piazza del Popolo accounts for the most popular destination in Rome to welcome the New Year. The celebrations include fireworks, fantastic rock and classical live music concerts throughout the night, followed by various performances and acrobatics for children’s entertainment in the next day (New Year’s day). A trip to Rome to celebrate New Year does not mean that you indulge only in the celebrations on the square. Rome is like an open museum, so take some time and roam around the charismatic lanes accompanied by amazing architectural structures. Make sure you head to the Trevi Fountain and throw in a coin. Everyone does it!

New York, USA: Times Square in Manhattan in the New York City is the best place to be in for New Year’s Eve celebrations. People gather at the venue and the celebrations begin as the New Year’s Eve ball drops from the flagpole on the top of One Times Square. This is one of  the most charming celebrations, since one hardly can beat New Yorkers on how to put on a celebration.

London, England: The British people like it somewhat different! Of course, the best place to be in London to ring in the New Year is Trafalgar Square. People congregate here and countdown to the New Year. People from across the Europe join the New Year’s Day celebrations that stir a sense of national pride and joy within the participants. The London Parade on the New Year’s Day features local heroes, marching bands, clowns and more. You can also join the celebrations near London Eye and London’s Big Ben clock tower.

Las Vegas, USA: What can be said about Las Vegas, the city that parties every night throughout the year!! The city definitely makes one of the best destinations to welcome the New Year 2010. You cannot ask for more, it has everything from night clubs to strip clubs to casinos. Always packed with all the arrangements, Las Vegas surely makes one destination favorable for New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Goa, India: Goa has always proved to be a hot destination for the New Year’s Eve celebrations. The premier beach destination of India is crowded by thousands of visitors, just to welcome the New Year while jiving and singing. Goa has the perfect ambiance for the celebrations, thanks to its exotic beaches and nightlife. Goan culture and cuisines are some of the delights that visitors from across the world admire it for. While in Goa for the New Year’s celebrations, never miss the chance to walk around the beautiful churches!

As only a few days are left for the New Year’s Eve celebrations, these destinations are going to be packed with enthusiasts to spend the momentous occasion of ringing in the New Year 2010. Be smart and book your tickets and hotels in your desired destination as the hotels fill up very quickly every single year!

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Summers are an excellent time-period to visit Melbourne! The place is clasped with many attractions for sport-geeks, music fanatics, adventure lovers, and people of all age groups. Melbourne is even perfect for all those fanatics who want to enjoy the sun in the winters!

Let us start with the hottest sports activities in Melbourne. The place plays host to one of the biggest Grand Slams, Australian Open every year in the month of January. Other sports events hosted by Melbourne are the Heineken Golf Classic and the Sail Melbourne Regatta, to name a few. In addition, adventure lovers can try some of the daring sports like bungee jumping, biking, river rafting, climbing, abseiling, adventure tours, skydiving, paragliding, parasailing and horse trekking also.

If you are one of those travelers who love to explore the musical side of a country, it is advised to attend the famous Melbourne International Music Festival and provide your ears with some of the refreshing songs ever.

A shopping geek can go wild in the famous Collins Street as it serves as an apt place to shop some of the craziest attires and wonderful books. City of Yaraa is another hot-spot destination for shopping. Above all, Melbourne is also famous for its night life. The place is snuggled with various nightclubs, jazz-clubs and pubs that are spread everywhere. Apart from making the best of the night life, ensure that you utilize the day time at its fullest. St. Kilda is an amazing beach that is worth visiting with your loved ones.

Melbourne is applauded for its open-air cafes, delicatessen shops, bars and eat-outs, which makes it a perfect tourist destination for food lovers out there. Start with your favorite cake, binge in the best pizza and try out the various delicacies offered by this amazing city!

Other attractive places to see in Melbourne are Melbourne CBD, Royal Botanic Gardens, State Library of Victoria and Old Melbourne Gaol, Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct, The Southern Star Observation Wheel, St Kilda Beach, Richmond, Fitzroy, Melbourne Observation Deck, Federation Square, and Great Ocean Road. But do not limit your visit to these places. Explore the entire Melbourne. Go hire a Travel Visa consultant today!

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