The calendar has as many pages left as there are hairs on Filemon’s head. The big question is: how and where to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Here we propose four destinations. There may not enough time now to make it for New Year’s Eve, but they have assured us that they will still be there throughout 2010, waiting to be discovered.
Lights, camera…..New York!
The Big Apple invites us to welcome in 2010 with magic. It’s cold, but in Times Square the friendly atmosphere will soon warm you up. Thousands of people congregate there every year to watch the giant dazzling ball descend as the countdown begins. This moment features musical performances, confetti, fireworks and above all, lots of hugs and kisses.
Be the first at Byron Bay
What is special about Byron Bay, apart from being a beachside paradise? It will be the first place in the world to welcome in 2010, as it is located at the easternmost point of Australia. Anyone travelling to Byron Bay will find loads of events and parties to attend, along its 30 km. of beaches and throughout the city. It is also an ideal spot to enjoy scuba diving, surfing and whale and dolphin watching.
Music in Vienna
In Vienna, a classical music concert takes place every to not only welcome in the New Year, but to bid farewell to the year that has ended. This concert has been held since 1939 and it is one of the most famous musical events in the world. The New Year Concert takes place on the morning of January 1 in the “Großer Saal” (Large Hall) of the Musikverein. Georges Prêtre was the conductor this year of the prestigious Vienna Philharmonic. Te concert includes waltzes and polkas and the last festive piece always involves the audience participating in a lively clap-along.
The first ski jumps of the year in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Every year a traditional ski jumping contest is held at the German ski resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen on New Year’s Day. Skiers jump up to 100 metres in length and reach speeds of up to 100km/h. It’s a very original way of starting off the New Year, don’t you think?
Monday 4 January 2010 18:14 | Published by Blogtelopiauk | Categoriy: Hotelopia News
