Traveling on New Years? Try These 9 Destinations

Are you planning to ring in the new year in a new place? If so, you’re probably searching for the perfect destination to pop champagne and count down to midnight. But what constitutes the “perfect” destination? 

If you’re traveling on new years, consider these nine locales. 

New York 

If you haven’t watched the ball drop in Times Square, you’re missing out on a classic New Year’s Eve tradition. It’s crowded and noisy and messy — everything wonderful about a celebration. 

You don’t have to get down and dirty on the ground. You can book a hip room and watch the festivities from a poolside bar atop a skyscraper. Alternately, you can reserve a spot on a cruise and watch the fireworks from the harbor while you wine and dine. 

London 

Do you want to ring in the new year the English way? Head across the pond to London, where you can watch the New Year’s fireworks illuminate the famous Big Ben. While you’re there, you can tour Windsor Castle or see the sights atop a double-decker bus. 

It’ll be chilly, of course, but the jet stream helps to regulate temperatures somewhat. Be sure to bring warm clothing regardless if you’re traveling on new years.

 

Colorado 

Ah, colorful Colorado. If you’re a skiing enthusiast, you have to head out to the Midwest to ring in the new year the mile-high way. Even if you prefer not to hit the slopes, you can book a snowshoe tour of the majestic Rocky Mountains. 

Downtown Denver looks spectacular in the snow, or you can head north to towns like Estes Park or Breckenridge. You might struggle if you try to bake anything (it’s an altitude thing) but you can wake up January first to an official Denver omelet — yum! 

Arizona 

Are you convinced you won’t thaw out until July? If you live in a northern climate, why not fly south to sunny Arizona? Winter in this state is like summer everywhere else. Fairs and festivals abound throughout the region, and you’ll find a celebration catered to nearly any interest. 

If you stay in the Phoenix or Tucson metro areas, you can wear shorts and flip-flops during the day — but bring an oversized sweatshirt and snuggly socks for the evening hours. The desert cools down at night.

Auckland 

Do you want to get a jumpstart on New Year’s Eve before the rest of the world? Fly down to Auckland, New Zealand, where you’ll find a temperate climate and unbeatable scenery. 

Auckland is the heart of New Zealand’s film industry. You can tour the areas where classics movies came to life, a wonderful experience if you’re traveling on new years. 

The Caribbean 

Now that the hurricane season is a thing of the past, head to a Caribbean island to shake your winter blues this new year. You’ll find temperatures in the 80s all year, and you’ll be the envy of the office when you return with a tan. 

You can enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving or kick back on the beach. If you want a more extensive tour of the region, book a cruise to ring in 2020.

Athens 

Have you ever been to a bouzoukia or a Greek nightclub? These feature stages where bands play the traditional music of the region while the guests sing and dance along. 

The experience of camaraderie — even when you don’t speak the language — is unmatchable. Plus, you can watch the fireworks show light up the Parthenon. It’s an ethereal blend of ancient and new. 

Mt. Kilimanjaro 

If you want to climb every mountain, but you’re not sure about Everest, head to Africa. You can ring in 2020 from the top of the continent’s highest peak. While you’re there, you can view majestic animals like lions and zebras. 

Sydney

Can you imagine watching the fireworks over the famous Sydney Opera House? You might not find Nemo, but you’ll get unforgettable photographs that will make your colleagues swoon. 

Plus, you’ll ring in the new year 12 hours before the folks back in Times Square. 

Make This New Years Memorable With an Amazing Trip  

There’s nothing like travel to broaden your horizons. It’s the perfect way to start 2020.

Happy 2020

If you’re traveling on new years, try one of these destinations. You’ll have the most memorable celebration to date.