Whether it be the Balearics, Italy or the Canary Islands, each one has got to be better than spending another dreaded new years eve in England, where the bitter cold sends a chill right through to your bones, the rain falls and each year, the night seems to become more tedious and tiresome. Your best bet this year is to get away with your partner, find a deal then head to the sunny regions of the world where New Years Eve parties are rife and the alcohol runs freely.

Going all out and providing first class service, Venice tops the charts. Its New Years Eve celebrations centre around fine food and top quality wine. Although expensive, restaurants offer a stunning setting, a range of courses, exquisite dishes and fine wine. A reservation will doubtlessly be required far in advance as the restaurants hosting these fantastic events get booked up excruciatingly fast. After your banquet, head to St Mark’s Square, here a huge celebration takes place, with an impressive fireworks show with dancing galore along with free flowing drinks, then enjoy a huge group kiss at the strike of midnight. To cure the next days hangover, take the plunge into the cool waters of Lido beach along with hundreds of other hung over party goers, shaking off that peaky feeling in time for New Years lunch.

For a night of partying like no other, head to the most popular region of Italy’s nightlife spots, Rimini. With the stroke of midnight vast approaching, celebrate in style in the numerous bars and trendy nightclubs and then onto the huge festival in Piazzale Fellini. This extraordinary event is usually televised, so you might catch your 5 minutes of fame at this momentous event.

The Fiesta de l’Estendard in Palma de Mallorca commemorates King James I’s Christian conquest of the city in 1229. After a stunning street parade, locals congregate for a special mass at La Seu Cathedral. A once in a lifetime event for holidaymakers as this traditional ritual can’t be seen often. However, if you are the type who enjoys nothing more than dancing into the early hours in a smoke filled, strobe light infected nightclub, you’re definitely in the wrong place! This trip is for those who want to relax, encounter new cultures and enjoy a more peaceful, traditional new years eve.

Puerto Del Carmen lies on the stunning isle of Lanzarote, hosting an amazing party and creates a fun filled atmosphere for all, locals aswell as tourists. The main road gets shut and the party begins. A huge firework show is held along the beach and can be seen by all in the surrounding area. Many bars and restaurants hold their own parties and will set off their own firework show. Enjoy the night along with other holidaymakers who are also looking for a great night, as you are.

For a buzzing vibe and some great priced cocktails, head to church square in the stunning resort of Los Christianos, Tenerife. The atmosphere here is amazing as a warm vibrance fills the air as live bands take you through to the big countdown. Holding their very own fireworks display only adds to the excitement which fills the air. Fall from one bar and into the next, then end the night on the dance floor among hundreds of other party animals of some of Tenerife’s biggest nightclubs. Great for groups and young couples alike, as opposed to the likes of Italy and Lanzarote which are well suited to the older generation. With the recession still in full swing, there are many great deals out there to be had. Start your search a couple of weeks before your desired departure date, trawl through the net to see who can offer you the very best deal. Cheap Canary Islands Holidays can be snapped up this year, so why not dip into your savings and get yourself booked up?! What could be better than welcoming the New Year in, whilst laying on the sun-kissed beach catching a golden suntan?

GANESH FESTIVAL 2008 TENERIFE(SPAIN) INDIAN CULTURAL CENTRE – BHAJAN BY SONU GODHWANI

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