28 Places Around the Globe to Celebrate New Year's Eve

NEW YORK CITY

Renaissance New York Times Square, New York City

Experience New Year’s Eve in the world’s most iconic destination -- New York City -- with sweeping views at Renaissance New York Times Square. Premium terrace rooms located on a private floor feature large, decorated outdoor spaces with the absolute best views of the ball drop. At midnight, confetti falls right on top of guests, and visitors experience a level of excitement and energy unmatched anywhere else in the world (without having to bear the cold and crowds). Before the clock strikes twelve, the hotel chef sends a number of treats to the room, including chocolate-covered strawberries and a magnum bottle of Champagne. A minimum of three nights is required (with check in Dec. 30 or earlier), with bookings available by calling 212-445-1445 and speaking with Carol Pernot.

The Round Table at The Algonquin Hotel, New York City

Dress to impress and head to The Round Table at The Algonquin to celebrate the last and most electric night of 2018. Indulge on The Round Table’s special New Year’s Eve menu, featuring dishes like Lemon Herb Crusted Lamb with winter vegetables, Marinated Striped Bass with butternut squash puree, and Roasted Petit Filet Mignon before dancing to the rhythm of a live band and toasting to the new year with refreshing crafted cocktails. But hurry up! Only 100 tickets are available to partake in this sophisticated, private celebration! More info can be found online.

The Jane Ballroom, New York City

Send 2018 out in style by joining the party at one of Manhattan's most storied nighttime venues, The Jane Ballroom. The gritty theater-turned-bohemian cocktail lounge hosts its annual New Year's Eve Party, where West Village partygoers can revel in the Ballroom's baroque decor.

Reserve a ticket beforehand for access to the four hour open bar from 9PM to 1AM, and dance the year away beneath a vintage disco ball. The venue will be providing party favors such as glasses, sparklers and hats for guests, so all in attendance will be prepared to celebrate once the clock strikes twelve and thousands of ballrooms rain down from the venue's lofted ceilings. Fuel up for the evening with a pizza and champagne dinner at Old Rose, the trendy restaurant tucked inside The Jane Hotel.

Refinery Hotel, New York City

Ring in the new year the iconic New York City way at Refinery Rooftop at Refinery Hotel. “Refinery Rooftop New Year’s Eve 2019” begins at 9pm and includes a premium open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, champagne toasts, and unobstructed views of the Empire State Building. Attendees can select from two ticket options - a $150 general admission tickets or a special $200 ticket option that includes an evening dinner reservation at Refinery Hotel’s signature restaurant Parker & Quinn as well as admission to the NYE bash. Tickets can be purchased here.

THE GRILL and THE POOL

Extravagant New York restaurants THE GRILL and THE POOL will be joining forces to serve a decadent 4 course prix-fixe menu ($195-$295pp) to ring in the holidays. Highlights include a variety of Chilled Crustaceans (Oysters, Nantucket Bay scallops, shrimp), Ricotta Gnudi with Siberian Caviar, Filet Mignon with black truffle, Dover Sole, and an assortment of cakes and pastries. Live music by the Chino Pons band at THE POOL Lounge. This dinner is perfect for those looking to ring in the new year with opulent style. Reservations here.

Gemma at The Bowery Hotel

Celebrate the Anno Nuovo at downtown trattoria Gemma, where Executive Chef Carlo Bigi will be offering a New Year’s Eve prix-fixe menu ($70pp) inspired by his Italian roots. Highlights include Insalata Invernale (Winter leaves, blue di bufala cheese, Asian pears, caramelized walnuts, Stinco Brasato al Chianti (Veal shank brasato, olive oil, fingerling potatoes, artichoke confit) and Torta Agli Agrumi (Citrus cake). Reservations at 212.505.7300.

Dirty French at The Ludlow Hotel

Start the new year off right at Dirty French, where you can celebrate over a French/Moroccan-inspired prix-fixe menu ($98-$148pp) in a New Orleans-inspired atmosphere. Highlights include Carpaccio (lamb with eggplant and sheep’s yogurt),  Chicken Maison (roasted breast dijonnaise, celery root coleslaw, grilled legs ‘indochine’) and Beignets with caramel sauce. Reservations here.

AROUND THE U.S.

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is a one-stop shop to see the hottest DJs all in one weekend during New Year's. Partygoers can start their weekend celebration in Atlantic City, NJ at Premier Nightclub with Grammy award-winning DJ Tiësto on Thursday, Dec. 27, followed by RL Grime on Friday, Gryffin on Saturday, and Mustard on Monday, Dec. 31. Tickets can be purchased individually, or travelers can save money by purchasing a 3-day weekend pass here. Guests can enjoy their last meal of 2018 at one of Borgata's celebrity chef restaurants, including Angeline by Michael Symon, Bobby Flay Steak and Wolfgang Puck American Grille. If partygoers prefer a different style of music, they can ring in the new year at Borgata's rock'n'roll tequila bar Gypsy Bar with live music.

The Asbury Hotel

Partygoers can avoid the crowds of Times Square and start their 2019 off in Asbury Park, the coolest town on the Jersey Shore, with The Asbury Hotel’s New Year’s Eve Hotel & Party package. Guests will receive a complimentary bottle of bubbly and one ticket per registered adult to the New Year’s Eve Soul Pop party, featuring special musical guest Remember Jones and a 12-piece band. Music lovers can also use the “secret” passage between the hotel and the newly-renovated Asbury Lanes, a bowling alley and legendary rock venue, for the WXPN Hop Along New Year’s Eve Show on December 30th and 31st. After the festivities, guests can unwind at The Asbury’s fire pit lounge that overlooks their on-site ice skating rink, or take advantage of The Pit, a giant living room with board games and plush sofas. Get this offer by booking a room at The Asbury on December 31st, no code needed.

Rhode Island

Head to the Ocean State this New Year’s for one-of-a-kind celebrations for all ages.

• Providence: To welcome 2019, One Providence’s New Year’s Eve by Skyline will host a free outdoor spectacular in Waterplace Park, which features a classic ball drop, laser light show and firework display. Food trucks with popular bites and holiday beverages will be sold throughout the night for guests to bring cheer to the area. At 7pm Skyline will host their annual be a black tie gala with hors d'oeuvres, dinner, open bar, midnight champagne toast and special performances by Aerosmith tribute band, Aeromyth. At 9pm, a separate tented rooftop celebration at Skyline will begin with lightfare, entertainment and a champagne toast. Tickets for the gala and rooftop celebration are available now at www.nyebyskyline.com. Where to stay: Omni Providence Hotel - just a short walk from Waterplace Park to avoid those pesky Uber fees.

• South County: Get groovy this New Year’s at the Ocean House New Year’s Eve Gala: 90’s Austin Powers. This hotel-wide celebration will begin at 7:30pm with a gourmet dinner, signature cocktails and desserts inspired by the classic Austin Powers movies. Bring your best disco moves, as the live music will all be from the 70’s decade. While the theme is 70’s, this is a black-tie event and is one of the most anticipated of the year. Tickets are $185/guest and can be booked here. Where to stay: right at the Ocean House, just a quick elevator ride to your room.

• Newport: Start 2019 off along the water at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina NYE’19 party. Kick off the night with a five-course pre-fixe dinner at Scarpetta, with holiday dishes including a Crudo Duo, Mascarpone Cappellacci and a chef’s selection of desserts. Dinner prices start at $85/guest. After dinner, head over to the Regent Lounge for exclusive access to the private party including an open bar and hors d’oeuvres. Party ticket prices start at $121/person. Where to stay: book a minimum of two nights over new year’s at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina New Year’s Package and receive exclusive perks such as valet parking, room upgrade (based on availability), access to all resort programming, two complimentary tickets to the NYE’19 party and New Year’s Day brunch for two.

Hotel Vermont

Looking to ring in the new year in a picturesque New England fashion? Ski, snowboard or snowshoe your way to the end of the year then book a stay at Hotel Vermont with the New Year's Eve party & two-night package. The package includes overnight accommodations, full breakfast and New Year’s Day Brunch each morning at Juniper Bar & Restaurant, plus tickets to Hotel Vermont’s NYE party featuring musical guests The Phil Abair Band & DJ Cre8. Purchase tickets on Seven Days Tickets or Book now for the NYE package.

Sea Island

Escape freezing New Year’s Eve temperatures and instead retreat to Sea Island, Georgia, where the forecast hovers around 71 degrees and the festivities are a plenty. This year, Sea Island is throwing a four-day New Year’s party to ring in 2019. On NYE guests can delight their taste-buds with specialty culinary creations in one of the seven dinners available across the resort. After dinner, Sea Island offers a variety of activities for all ages including a Kid’s Night Out: New Year’s Eve Bash at the Beach Club, Party Under the Stars on the Black Banks Terrace for those over 21 and even a family celebration for all to enjoy together in the Beach Club. Don’t forget to reserve your spot at either The Cloister (for those over 21) or the Beach Club for a midnight firework display. On New Year’s Day, guests are welcomed to join the 2019 Polar Plunge on Sea Island Beach before devouring the Souther Tide New Year’s Day Brunch. Celebrate the new year with a plethora of activities and offerings for all ages at Sea Island. For more information on Sea Island’s four-day celebration please visit the New Year’s Brochure or call 855-572-4975.

Angad Arts Hotel | St. Louis, MO

To honor its historic home in the old Missouri Theater Building, birthplace of the Radio City Rockettes, the newly opened Angad Arts Hotel invites you to kick in the New Year at their Roaring 20s New Year’s Eve Party! The night will begin with the extraordinary live band sounds of the Jesse Gannon Experience (Disco, Funk, Modern RB) from 8:00pm-10:00pm, followed by the beats of renowned DJ’s Gary Mac and Marc Buxton 10:00 pm to 1:00 am. Tickets, which include a champagne toast and a one of a kind midnight surprise, will go on sale first to guests of the Angad Arts Hotel, with a limited number of tickets available to the public. VIP tables are available for parties of 6 or more. Come experience the first ever hotel to encourage guests to book their room by the emotion of color while you ring in 2019.

Snowglobe Music Festival: South Lake Tahoe, CA

Music lovers can ring in the new year at a music festival unlike any other! From December 29-31, attendees can trade in their festival fashion for a puffy jacket at this festival that takes place in the snowy setting of Lake Tahoe. This year’s headliners include big name DJs such as  RL Grime, Diplo, and many more. Weekend and single day passes are available now and visitors should not miss the midnight firework show to celebrate the beginning of 2019!

New Year’s Eve Dinner Party Train and Hotel Package: Napa, CA
The famous Napa Valley Wine Train wants visitors to welcome 2019 in style with a unbeatable dinner, party, and hotel package that will ensure an unforgettable night. Take a 3-hour train ride through beautiful Napa Valley, which includes appetizers, champagne, and a 4-course gourmet meal. After the train ride, guests will make there way to an exclusive after party at ALBA to celebrate the countdown to 2019. Following the after party, guests can return to their hotel room at the River Terrace Inn for a luxurious stay and a great start to the new year.

Eve at Universal Studios Hollywood and The Rose Parade: Los Angeles, CA

Spend your last day of 2018 at all of Universal Studios attractions and rides, and celebrate 2019 at Universal Studios’ event, “Eve”- Hollywood’s biggest New Year’s Eve party where guests can party at the park and Universal City Walk until 2 a.m. with entertainment including 3 live DJ sets and a midnight firework show. On the morning of New Year’s Day, visitors can take part in the 130th Rose Parade, an iconic Los Angeles tradition that showcases beautiful floats hand crafted entirely from flowers and plants. This year’s parade theme is dedicated to music, with singer and icon Chaka Kahn as the Grand Marshall, and is a must-see event that will start 2019 out in the most magical way.  

INTERNATIONAL

The Curtain Hotel & Members Club, London

Say goodbye to 2018 at The Curtain Hotel & Members Club, located in the hip London neighborhood of Shoreditch, with dinner and dancing to ring in the new year. Reserve your spot for The Beat Easy, a party with speakeasy NYC vibes, at Marcus Samuelsson's London outpost of Red Rooster for a night of beatnik sounds, surprise guest performances and glam 1950s-style garb from 6pm to 2am. Fuel up for a night of dancing with Red Rooster’s prix fixe NYE dinner, which includes a three-course prix fixe menu and glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV for £65/person. The Curtain is also offering a New Year’s Eve package that includes a bottle of champagne, snack in the room upon arrival and breakfast at LIDO on Jan. 1 (book online).

Foxy’s Tamarind Bar, Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands

The iconic “Old Year’s Night” celebration on December 31, 2018, is up there with the ranks of Times Square, Paris, Las Vegas and Rio as one of the globe’s hottest New Year’s Eve destinations. The tiny island of 300 swells to thousands for this legendary party to ring in the new year. This year, the theme is “The Nauti Yacht Club,” which pays tribute to Foxy’s roots as a top rest stop for sailors. Actual or ‘wannabe’ sailors, castaways, pirates, mermaids, mermen and posh yachties are all invited to attend in proper nautical dress. Live musical guests and DJs will perform on two stages. General admission to Foxy’s Bar and Foxy’s “Outback” Main Stage is free and open to the public. For those seeking an upscale all-inclusive dining experience - Foxy’s “Upper Crust” will host a five-course dinner featuring steak, lobster and an open bar overlooking the stage from a private, VIP area. Guests can email susan@foxysbar.com to reserve a spot.

Taiwan

Ring in the New Year with a dazzling display of fireworks launched from Taipei 101. Incredible streaks of color ignite the evening sky as Taiwan celebrates the beginning of 2019 —  roughly 1 million people attend the celebration and the show is also televised worldwide. The anticipation begins as each floor of Taipei 101 lights up, signaling the countdown to midnight and the extravagant firework production. This year, the firework display will last six minutes, which is the longest Taipei 101 firework show to date. Special events and concerts by high-profile performers will also take place after the conclusion of the show; in addition, Taipei 101 will host a “#Party101 Jazz Night Lounge Party” on New Year’s Eve this year for the first time ever.  

For locals and visitors looking to celebrate the New Year in the ultimate way in Taiwan, look no further than the first sunrise flight available from MyTaiwanTour. Only 104 guests will be able to witness the first sunrise of 2019 from 25,000-feet-high on a chartered airplane that takes off in Taipei before dawn and lands in Taitung. The flight slowly follows the rising sun over the Pacific Ocean, before touching down in Taitung for a delicious local breakfast and fresh coffee. Guests will return to Taipei on a morning flight that lands in the city around 9:30 a.m.

In Taimali, Taitung county, the annual New Year’s Day Bikini Beach Run is another unique way visitors and locals greet the New Year. Participants gather on the sandy shores of Taimali in the early morning hours as an indigenous dance performance kicks off the celebration before the running event. Runners of all abilities are welcome to participate in the fun run on the beach and enjoy the indigenous performances at the event, which is put on by The Council of Indigenous Peoples, The National Taitung Living Art Center and the Taitung County Government.

New Year’s Eve in Los Cabos New Year’s Eve 2019 is the perfect excuse to party it up in paradise. Los Cabos visitors can choose from a variety of exciting events, including all-night dance parties, sophisticated dinner celebrations, magical fireworks over Medano Beach and more.

• Firework Show at Medano Beach - Fireworks are practically a daily occurrence in Mexico, but the show of the year–at least in Cabo San Lucas–takes places over Medano Beach at midnight on New Year’s Eve. It’s an extended medley of spectacular sights, sounds and colors, and one that typically leaves viewers breathless afterwards. For front-row seats to the action head to The Office, a legendary restaurant that sits directly on the sand. Hotels located on Medano Beach hosting their own New Year’s Eve parties from which to enjoy the firework show include, ME Cabo, Pueblo Bonito, RIU Palace and The Resort at Pedregal.

• Casa Dorada Resort & Spa - The fireworks show provides the headline attraction for many local New Year’s Eve parties, which not coincidentally tend to be held on or near Medano Beach. Luxurious beachfront Casa Dorada Resort & Spa hosts perhaps the most notable of these local New Year’s Eve events. This year’s celebration features a “Back to the Future” theme, with vintage 80s costumes, an open bar and deluxe buffet from the resort’s 12 Tribes restaurant, as well as live music and up-close views of the spectacular fireworks show. Over 500 festive party goers are expected to ring in 2019 at Casa Dorada this year.

• Cabo Rey New Year’s Cruise - Live music, limitless cocktails and a four-course meal accompany the breathtaking views of the Médano Beach fireworks illuminating the famous Los Cabos Arch from the upper deck of the Cabo Rey catamaran as it follows its route along the tip of the Baja. The menu will feature a variety of delicious plates to choose from, like prawn biscuits roasted in brandy, shrimp and dill compote with toasted almonds and perfumed with truffle oil, Shellfish-stuffed Seabass fillet with Oaxaca cheese and more.

• Sunset Monalisa - Bid farewell to 2018 and welcome 2019 in a sumptuous dinner and sophisticated atmosphere of Sunset Monalisa, known for its scenic setting overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Live performers and a specially prepared dinner menu featuring novel mediterranean dishes created by Chef Casiano Reyes await on New Years Eve. After dinner, dance to the bespoke beats of Sunset Mona Lisa’s resident DJ in the glamorous Sunset Point after a breathtaking fireworks show.

• The Cape, a Thompson Hotel - Welcome 2019 at the acclaimed rooftop lounge of The Cape, a Thompson Hotel, which promises a night of entertainment, dancing and plenty of bubbly to go around at its New Year’s Eve Ball Drop celebration. Take in breathtaking views of El Arco and sip cocktails to the beats of two world-famous DJs.

• OMNIA Dayclub  - OMNIA Dayclub in San Jose del Cabo celebrates the new year all weekend long with a a lineup of incredible DJs and artists, including DJ Fred Matters, electronic dance music producer 3LAU (pronounced “Blau”) and American rapper, singer, songwriter and producer Jermaine Dupri, who will headline the main New Year’s Eve event on Monday, Dec. 31. A New Year’s Day Brunch at Casa Calavera will feature your favorite Mexican dishes to start the new year with a little Mexican flavor.