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5 Fabulous Places in Europe to Spend New Year’s Eve
Prague, Czech Republic — an unbelievable fireworks show everywhere you look. St. Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge and Prague Castle are all alight with the craziest, most out-of-control fireworks you have ever seen. It is big, noisy and crowded and the most fun you can possibly find! Bundle up and party with the crowd. Visit www.pragueexperience.com/information/tourism.asp for details.
Berlin, Germany — Berliners claim to host the biggest New Year’s Eve party in the world. Between the Brandenburg Gate and Siegessaule’s column is where the party is! Visit www.visitberlin.de/index.en.php for details.
London, England — See and hear Big Ben chime in the New Year! London is a destination that is popular year-round, so why not start the year with the Tower, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye? Visit www.visitlondon.com for details.
Amsterdam, Netherlands — Tons of fireworks in Nieuwmarkt Square, boat cruises on every river in town, and lots of things to see and do … and after you ring in the New Year, stop by the Van Gogh Museum or Rembrandt’s house to start the year with art and culture. Visit www.amsterdamtourist.nl for details.
Dublin, Ireland — Temple Bar will be pouring out
hundreds of thousands of pints of Guinness on this special night and there are many more hospitable places to party. Dublin is the place to drink delicious dark beer and party with new friends! Visit www.visitdublin.com for details.
5 Very Unique Places to Spend New Year’s in Europe
The Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden — This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Be sure to bring every piece of warm clothing you own and a camera to record it all! For more information, visit www.icehotel.com.
Three Valleys, France — How about skiing on the last day of 2008 and the first day of 2009? Committed snow
bunnies should check out Three Valleys because of the nearly endless slopes and beautiful scenery. Tannenbaum Ski and Social Club is going over New Year’s Eve. To plan your trip, visit
www.les3vallees.com/ski/ski-resort-france.html.
Rome, Italy, The Church of Santa Susanna — For those of you who would like to start your new year by getting a new spiritual perspective or refreshing your original one … Spend New Year’s in a convent! Rest, reflect and renew with the quiet sisters at Santa Susanna. For more information, visit www.santasusanna.org/comingToRome/convents.html.
A beautiful castle anywhere in Europe — Make your European dream come true! There are so many castles, fully restored and open for guests. Just pick a country and go back in time for a few days. For details, visit www.historichotelsofeurope.com/en/index.html.
At home, in comfort with your family and friends! Dress in something sparkly, make some fabulous food, pop the champagne and sing Auld Lang Syne! Happy New Year!
