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New Year's Eve celebrations at Hogmanay in Edinburgh, Scotland

10/31/2013

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Hogmanay in Edinburgh
By Abby Cassinia
Everyone loves to start a new year in style, some opt to travel to places they have never been, and others stay with their families. To kick-start the new year, I recommend going to Edinburgh for the Hogmanay, which is just completely amazing.  The people, the food and the party itself left me with a very memorable experience.   Hogmanay (last day of the year in Scottish) in Edinburgh is recognized as one of the best places to welcome your new year.  I think it is not only the best in the UK but also across the world.  

Many theories have been brought forward to explain the origin of the word “Hogmanay”. The most notable theories explain that the word has Flemish, Scandinavian, or Anglo-Saxon origins. Nevertheless, what is the origin of Hogmanay celebrations? Historians believe that the Hogmanay celebrations are deep-rooted from the Vikings who treated the eve of the New Year with special interest.

Having personally experienced the New Year's Eve celebration of Hogmanay in Scotland, I can confidently say it is a breath-taking event. The fireworks, the astounding skies, the dances and the music among others give one everything you are looking for. For a moment it felt like I was in a different planet and just wanted the party to continue. I was particularly surprised with the large number of people who attended.  I’m thinking there were over 250,000 partygoers from all around the world. I was there with an American friend, Mike, and you could see the smile and happiness in his face at how awesome the night was.

Edinburgh does not only offer the beauty of welcoming a new year but also has some astonishing hotels.   If you are travelling to Hogmanay there are plenty of accommodation options, but it is probably your best bet to book early.  Having booked our hotel early and staying for four days, Mike and I got a great deal at the 5 Star Sheraton Grand Hotel located near to the Edinburgh Centre and the famous Edinburgh Castle.  The accommodation at the Sheraton Grand Hotel was fantastic. The services were good and the staff were really friendly. This made us felt like we were at home.

We tried plenty of traditional Scottish foods whilst we were at Hogmanay. I actually had some of the best shortbread I have ever had.  The cold night means that the food should be served hot though and we tried the Haggis and, well, we’re not real sure.  You will just have to try it for yourself!   There was plenty of different drinks on offer at Hogmanay, but of course Scotch whisky is a drink you will never miss out on in Scotland.   Scotch is not only enjoyed in Scotland but across the world.  We did a bit of a tour around Scotland after Hogmanay and visited a few distilleries.  I think Scotch is my new favourite liquor!  The taste of great Scotch is indescribable.
We noticed plenty of tours groups at Hogmanay, so if you’re looking at travelling with a whole group of people then you should check out some of these companies that organise Hogmanay tours.  Travelling as a group can be the best experience ever if that is you’re thing, but Mike and I decided we would just book everything ourselves and go it alone.   

There was plenty of things happening at Hogmanay, but there is nothing like singing Auld Lang Syne at midnight in the country where the song originated.  It really was a wickedly incredible experience.  

Hogmanay offers a magic way for you to kick in the New Year in style. You definitely will not regret it.

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Las Vegas - A worthy destination for New Year's Eve

8/8/2013

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New Year's Eve Las Vegas
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New Year’s Eve is the biggest and most awaited night of the year and New Year’s Eve is celebrated in many different ways across the globe. As it is vacation time for most people there is a festive mood all around starting from Christmas.  Some people prefer house parties with a barbecue or cocktail party and others prefer to go out locally to a club.  However the people following the mantra of "Work hard and party harder" choose to go to a few specific destinations for this special night.
 
There are plenty of hot destinations around the world available for New Year's Eve parties, such as Goa in India, Phuket in Thailand, Sydney in Australia, Cape Town in South Africa, New York and the “Sin City”, Las Vegas, in USA.  Tokyo and New York are famous for their legendary parties. Thailand is the place for beach lovers to enjoy New Year's Eve amidst waves and water. Venice is for food lovers as it offers a wide range of food with never ending variety and cuisines. New Year's Eve in Las Vegas is for the hardcore party lovers who like to let their hair down all night as well as enjoy a bit of gambling.

Las Vegas has a lot to offer if you decide to spend New Year’s Eve there. It is known as a place to party throughout the year so imagine the fun you can have when its peak party time. The best place to stay in Vegas is the casino hotels on Las Vegas Boulevard, popularly known as "The Strip". The Strip is absolutely stunning and flooded with mind blowing casinos, all with different themes like MGM Grand, New York-New York, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Excalibur, Luxor, Venetian, Paris, Circus Circus and many more. If you want to see real lions go to MGM Grand, Venice’s beauty is replicated in Venetian, they even have a Gondola ride! If you enter Paris, whatever the time is, you will feel its evening as its interiors are done using a blue-sky theme. If you have kids with you then go for Circus Circus as it has plenty of activities for kids.

Casinos are not the only attractions of Vegas. You have a mix of comedy, family friendly and adult shows to cater for everybody’s taste. There are so many grand shows popular in Vegas, including O, KA, Mystere and Zumanity from Circue Du Soleil, Blue Man Group, Crazy Horse and many more. Apart from shows there are lot of nightclubs for you to party all night like Marquee, Tao, Ghostbar, Haze and heaps more. Another option for New Year’s Eve is the Fremont Street Experience in the old downtown area of Las Vegas. It has huge canopy with a LED display built over the street.

All in all New Year's Eve in Las Vegas is worth your money and time.  Hey who knows with some luck in gambling you might get back all the money you have spent on the trip. Do not forget the golden rule of your Vegas trip that "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas".

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