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Berlin<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"NYE,](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Berlin-NYE.jpg\")
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How to say cheers<\/strong>: Prost!
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: Sekt, Riesling, Schnapps, Berliner Weiss beer
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Tiergarten, between the Brandenburg Gate and the Siegess\u00e4ule (Victory Column), where bands and DJs will perform at this mile-long, open-air nighttime party. At midnight, a huge fireworks display brightens up the night sky.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 1 million
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $300
\nWhere to Stay<\/strong>: Maritim proArte Hotel<\/a>, The Mandala Suites<\/a>, Hotel Gendarm Nouveau<\/a>, Scandic Berlin Kurf\u00fcrstendamm<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Sydney<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"NYE,](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/NYE-Sydney.jpg\")
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How to say cheers<\/strong>: Cheers, mate!
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: Victoria Bitter, Hunter Valley Shiraz
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Sydney Harbour Bridge. Highlights include: \u201cWelcome to Country,\u201d performed by indigenous Australian elders, to cleanse Sydney Harbour of any bad spirits. A family-minded fireworks display from four barges and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Harbour of Light Parade will brings forth ships and vessels of all sizes. At midnight, fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 1.5 million
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $611
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: Holiday Inn Old Sydney the Rocks<\/a>, Travelodge Wynyard<\/a>, Metro Hotel on Pitt<\/a>, Sydney Harbour Bed & Breakfast<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
New York City
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"NYE](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/NYE-NYC.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Cheers!
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: Local beer by Brooklyn Brewery, Threes Brewing, or Heartland Brewery
\nIconic party<\/strong>: The dropping of the Waterford Crystal ball in Times Square
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 1 million
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room\u00a0nearby<\/strong>: \u00a0$1,751
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: Paramount Times Square<\/a>, Row NYC<\/a>, Club Quarters Hotel Midtown<\/a>, W New York Times Square<\/a>, New York Marriott Marquis<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Las Vegas<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Vegas,](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/vegas-nye.jpg\")
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How to say cheers<\/strong>: Cheers!
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: The Fink Bomb at Frankie\u2019s Tiki Room; the Dreamland in a souvenir glass from the Purple Zebra at LINQ
\nIconic party<\/strong>: The Las Vegas Strip closes to traffic and turns into one giant block party with a choreographed fireworks display at midnight.
\nEstimated attendance:<\/strong> 300,000
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $466
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: MGM Grand<\/a>, Park MGM<\/a>, The Cosmopolitan<\/a>, Paris Las Vegas<\/a>, The Venetian<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
London<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"London,](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/London-NYE.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Cheers!
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: A glass of sparkling wine; beers like ales and bitters
\nIconic party<\/strong>: A large fireworks display on the Thames River, near the London Eye, including Big Ben\u2019s famous chimes at midnight. Advance tickets required.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: The ticketed event will attract 100,000+, but tens of thousands more will watch the fireworks.
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $600
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: St. James Court<\/a>, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London<\/a>, The Royal Horseguards<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Cape Town<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/new-years-eve-in-cape-town.jpg\")
People standing in front of colorful Firework<\/p><\/div>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Gesondheid in Afrikaans or\u00a0Awe in the African vernacular
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: SAB Castle Lager, Rooibos tea, Amarula, Jerepigo; for New Year\u2019s Eve: a sparking wine called Methode Cap Classique, which is produced in the country\u2019s Western Cape province.
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Festivities and fireworks are held at the Victoria & Albert Waterfront\u00a0at the foot of Table Mountain. The party features multiple entertainment zones with live bands, fire dancers, magical nymphs and a towering pirate ship make their way to the Waterfront. There will also be live music performances from South African stars as well as a variety of food trucks.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 180,000+
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $300
\nWhere to stay:<\/strong> Southern Sun The Cullinan<\/a>, Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Cape Town<\/a>, Rockwell All Suite Hotel & Apartments<\/a>, Strand Tower Hotel<\/a><\/p>\nRio de Janeiro <\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"RIo,](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Rio-NYE.jpg\")
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How to say Cheers<\/strong>: Saude
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: Caipirinha
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Copacabana Beach. A major stage with shows leads up to the countdown. There will be fireworks at midnight, with people heading to the beach to make their offerings to Yemanja, an ocean goddess.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 2 million
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby:<\/strong>\u00a0$646
\nWhere to stay:<\/strong> Arena Copacabana Hotel<\/a>, Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro Ipanema Managed by Sofitel<\/a>, Pestana Rio Atlantica<\/a>, Marina Palace Rio Leblon<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n\nLocal drink<\/strong>: Sekt, Riesling, Schnapps, Berliner Weiss beer
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Tiergarten, between the Brandenburg Gate and the Siegess\u00e4ule (Victory Column), where bands and DJs will perform at this mile-long, open-air nighttime party. At midnight, a huge fireworks display brightens up the night sky.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 1 million
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $300
\nWhere to Stay<\/strong>: Maritim proArte Hotel<\/a>, The Mandala Suites<\/a>, Hotel Gendarm Nouveau<\/a>, Scandic Berlin Kurf\u00fcrstendamm<\/a><\/p>\n
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Sydney<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Cheers, mate!
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: Victoria Bitter, Hunter Valley Shiraz
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Sydney Harbour Bridge. Highlights include: \u201cWelcome to Country,\u201d performed by indigenous Australian elders, to cleanse Sydney Harbour of any bad spirits. A family-minded fireworks display from four barges and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Harbour of Light Parade will brings forth ships and vessels of all sizes. At midnight, fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 1.5 million
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $611
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: Holiday Inn Old Sydney the Rocks<\/a>, Travelodge Wynyard<\/a>, Metro Hotel on Pitt<\/a>, Sydney Harbour Bed & Breakfast<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
New York City
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Cheers!
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: Local beer by Brooklyn Brewery, Threes Brewing, or Heartland Brewery
\nIconic party<\/strong>: The dropping of the Waterford Crystal ball in Times Square
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 1 million
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room\u00a0nearby<\/strong>: \u00a0$1,751
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: Paramount Times Square<\/a>, Row NYC<\/a>, Club Quarters Hotel Midtown<\/a>, W New York Times Square<\/a>, New York Marriott Marquis<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Las Vegas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Cheers!
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: The Fink Bomb at Frankie\u2019s Tiki Room; the Dreamland in a souvenir glass from the Purple Zebra at LINQ
\nIconic party<\/strong>: The Las Vegas Strip closes to traffic and turns into one giant block party with a choreographed fireworks display at midnight.
\nEstimated attendance:<\/strong> 300,000
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $466
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: MGM Grand<\/a>, Park MGM<\/a>, The Cosmopolitan<\/a>, Paris Las Vegas<\/a>, The Venetian<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
London<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Cheers!
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: A glass of sparkling wine; beers like ales and bitters
\nIconic party<\/strong>: A large fireworks display on the Thames River, near the London Eye, including Big Ben\u2019s famous chimes at midnight. Advance tickets required.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: The ticketed event will attract 100,000+, but tens of thousands more will watch the fireworks.
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $600
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: St. James Court<\/a>, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London<\/a>, The Royal Horseguards<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Cape Town<\/strong><\/h2>\nPeople standing in front of colorful Firework<\/p><\/div>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Gesondheid in Afrikaans or\u00a0Awe in the African vernacular
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: SAB Castle Lager, Rooibos tea, Amarula, Jerepigo; for New Year\u2019s Eve: a sparking wine called Methode Cap Classique, which is produced in the country\u2019s Western Cape province.
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Festivities and fireworks are held at the Victoria & Albert Waterfront\u00a0at the foot of Table Mountain. The party features multiple entertainment zones with live bands, fire dancers, magical nymphs and a towering pirate ship make their way to the Waterfront. There will also be live music performances from South African stars as well as a variety of food trucks.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 180,000+
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $300
\nWhere to stay:<\/strong> Southern Sun The Cullinan<\/a>, Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Cape Town<\/a>, Rockwell All Suite Hotel & Apartments<\/a>, Strand Tower Hotel<\/a><\/p>\nRio de Janeiro <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
How to say Cheers<\/strong>: Saude
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: Caipirinha
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Copacabana Beach. A major stage with shows leads up to the countdown. There will be fireworks at midnight, with people heading to the beach to make their offerings to Yemanja, an ocean goddess.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 2 million
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby:<\/strong>\u00a0$646
\nWhere to stay:<\/strong> Arena Copacabana Hotel<\/a>, Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro Ipanema Managed by Sofitel<\/a>, Pestana Rio Atlantica<\/a>, Marina Palace Rio Leblon<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n\nLocal drink<\/strong>: Victoria Bitter, Hunter Valley Shiraz
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Sydney Harbour Bridge. Highlights include: \u201cWelcome to Country,\u201d performed by indigenous Australian elders, to cleanse Sydney Harbour of any bad spirits. A family-minded fireworks display from four barges and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Harbour of Light Parade will brings forth ships and vessels of all sizes. At midnight, fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 1.5 million
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $611
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: Holiday Inn Old Sydney the Rocks<\/a>, Travelodge Wynyard<\/a>, Metro Hotel on Pitt<\/a>, Sydney Harbour Bed & Breakfast<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
New York City
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Cheers!
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: Local beer by Brooklyn Brewery, Threes Brewing, or Heartland Brewery
\nIconic party<\/strong>: The dropping of the Waterford Crystal ball in Times Square
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 1 million
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room\u00a0nearby<\/strong>: \u00a0$1,751
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: Paramount Times Square<\/a>, Row NYC<\/a>, Club Quarters Hotel Midtown<\/a>, W New York Times Square<\/a>, New York Marriott Marquis<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Las Vegas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Cheers!
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: The Fink Bomb at Frankie\u2019s Tiki Room; the Dreamland in a souvenir glass from the Purple Zebra at LINQ
\nIconic party<\/strong>: The Las Vegas Strip closes to traffic and turns into one giant block party with a choreographed fireworks display at midnight.
\nEstimated attendance:<\/strong> 300,000
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $466
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: MGM Grand<\/a>, Park MGM<\/a>, The Cosmopolitan<\/a>, Paris Las Vegas<\/a>, The Venetian<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
London<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Cheers!
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: A glass of sparkling wine; beers like ales and bitters
\nIconic party<\/strong>: A large fireworks display on the Thames River, near the London Eye, including Big Ben\u2019s famous chimes at midnight. Advance tickets required.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: The ticketed event will attract 100,000+, but tens of thousands more will watch the fireworks.
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $600
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: St. James Court<\/a>, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London<\/a>, The Royal Horseguards<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Cape Town<\/strong><\/h2>\nPeople standing in front of colorful Firework<\/p><\/div>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Gesondheid in Afrikaans or\u00a0Awe in the African vernacular
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: SAB Castle Lager, Rooibos tea, Amarula, Jerepigo; for New Year\u2019s Eve: a sparking wine called Methode Cap Classique, which is produced in the country\u2019s Western Cape province.
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Festivities and fireworks are held at the Victoria & Albert Waterfront\u00a0at the foot of Table Mountain. The party features multiple entertainment zones with live bands, fire dancers, magical nymphs and a towering pirate ship make their way to the Waterfront. There will also be live music performances from South African stars as well as a variety of food trucks.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 180,000+
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $300
\nWhere to stay:<\/strong> Southern Sun The Cullinan<\/a>, Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Cape Town<\/a>, Rockwell All Suite Hotel & Apartments<\/a>, Strand Tower Hotel<\/a><\/p>\nRio de Janeiro <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
How to say Cheers<\/strong>: Saude
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: Caipirinha
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Copacabana Beach. A major stage with shows leads up to the countdown. There will be fireworks at midnight, with people heading to the beach to make their offerings to Yemanja, an ocean goddess.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 2 million
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby:<\/strong>\u00a0$646
\nWhere to stay:<\/strong> Arena Copacabana Hotel<\/a>, Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro Ipanema Managed by Sofitel<\/a>, Pestana Rio Atlantica<\/a>, Marina Palace Rio Leblon<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n\nLocal drink<\/strong>: Local beer by Brooklyn Brewery, Threes Brewing, or Heartland Brewery
\nIconic party<\/strong>: The dropping of the Waterford Crystal ball in Times Square
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 1 million
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room\u00a0nearby<\/strong>: \u00a0$1,751
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: Paramount Times Square<\/a>, Row NYC<\/a>, Club Quarters Hotel Midtown<\/a>, W New York Times Square<\/a>, New York Marriott Marquis<\/a><\/p>\n
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Las Vegas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Cheers!
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: The Fink Bomb at Frankie\u2019s Tiki Room; the Dreamland in a souvenir glass from the Purple Zebra at LINQ
\nIconic party<\/strong>: The Las Vegas Strip closes to traffic and turns into one giant block party with a choreographed fireworks display at midnight.
\nEstimated attendance:<\/strong> 300,000
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $466
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: MGM Grand<\/a>, Park MGM<\/a>, The Cosmopolitan<\/a>, Paris Las Vegas<\/a>, The Venetian<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
London<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Cheers!
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: A glass of sparkling wine; beers like ales and bitters
\nIconic party<\/strong>: A large fireworks display on the Thames River, near the London Eye, including Big Ben\u2019s famous chimes at midnight. Advance tickets required.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: The ticketed event will attract 100,000+, but tens of thousands more will watch the fireworks.
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $600
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: St. James Court<\/a>, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London<\/a>, The Royal Horseguards<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Cape Town<\/strong><\/h2>\nPeople standing in front of colorful Firework<\/p><\/div>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Gesondheid in Afrikaans or\u00a0Awe in the African vernacular
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: SAB Castle Lager, Rooibos tea, Amarula, Jerepigo; for New Year\u2019s Eve: a sparking wine called Methode Cap Classique, which is produced in the country\u2019s Western Cape province.
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Festivities and fireworks are held at the Victoria & Albert Waterfront\u00a0at the foot of Table Mountain. The party features multiple entertainment zones with live bands, fire dancers, magical nymphs and a towering pirate ship make their way to the Waterfront. There will also be live music performances from South African stars as well as a variety of food trucks.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 180,000+
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $300
\nWhere to stay:<\/strong> Southern Sun The Cullinan<\/a>, Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Cape Town<\/a>, Rockwell All Suite Hotel & Apartments<\/a>, Strand Tower Hotel<\/a><\/p>\nRio de Janeiro <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
How to say Cheers<\/strong>: Saude
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: Caipirinha
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Copacabana Beach. A major stage with shows leads up to the countdown. There will be fireworks at midnight, with people heading to the beach to make their offerings to Yemanja, an ocean goddess.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 2 million
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby:<\/strong>\u00a0$646
\nWhere to stay:<\/strong> Arena Copacabana Hotel<\/a>, Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro Ipanema Managed by Sofitel<\/a>, Pestana Rio Atlantica<\/a>, Marina Palace Rio Leblon<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n\nLocal drink<\/strong>: The Fink Bomb at Frankie\u2019s Tiki Room; the Dreamland in a souvenir glass from the Purple Zebra at LINQ
\nIconic party<\/strong>: The Las Vegas Strip closes to traffic and turns into one giant block party with a choreographed fireworks display at midnight.
\nEstimated attendance:<\/strong> 300,000
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $466
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: MGM Grand<\/a>, Park MGM<\/a>, The Cosmopolitan<\/a>, Paris Las Vegas<\/a>, The Venetian<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
London<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Cheers!
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: A glass of sparkling wine; beers like ales and bitters
\nIconic party<\/strong>: A large fireworks display on the Thames River, near the London Eye, including Big Ben\u2019s famous chimes at midnight. Advance tickets required.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: The ticketed event will attract 100,000+, but tens of thousands more will watch the fireworks.
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $600
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: St. James Court<\/a>, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London<\/a>, The Royal Horseguards<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Cape Town<\/strong><\/h2>\nPeople standing in front of colorful Firework<\/p><\/div>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Gesondheid in Afrikaans or\u00a0Awe in the African vernacular
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: SAB Castle Lager, Rooibos tea, Amarula, Jerepigo; for New Year\u2019s Eve: a sparking wine called Methode Cap Classique, which is produced in the country\u2019s Western Cape province.
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Festivities and fireworks are held at the Victoria & Albert Waterfront\u00a0at the foot of Table Mountain. The party features multiple entertainment zones with live bands, fire dancers, magical nymphs and a towering pirate ship make their way to the Waterfront. There will also be live music performances from South African stars as well as a variety of food trucks.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 180,000+
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $300
\nWhere to stay:<\/strong> Southern Sun The Cullinan<\/a>, Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Cape Town<\/a>, Rockwell All Suite Hotel & Apartments<\/a>, Strand Tower Hotel<\/a><\/p>\nRio de Janeiro <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
How to say Cheers<\/strong>: Saude
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: Caipirinha
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Copacabana Beach. A major stage with shows leads up to the countdown. There will be fireworks at midnight, with people heading to the beach to make their offerings to Yemanja, an ocean goddess.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 2 million
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby:<\/strong>\u00a0$646
\nWhere to stay:<\/strong> Arena Copacabana Hotel<\/a>, Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro Ipanema Managed by Sofitel<\/a>, Pestana Rio Atlantica<\/a>, Marina Palace Rio Leblon<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n\nLocal drink<\/strong>: A glass of sparkling wine; beers like ales and bitters
\nIconic party<\/strong>: A large fireworks display on the Thames River, near the London Eye, including Big Ben\u2019s famous chimes at midnight. Advance tickets required.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: The ticketed event will attract 100,000+, but tens of thousands more will watch the fireworks.
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $600
\nWhere to stay<\/strong>: St. James Court<\/a>, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London<\/a>, The Royal Horseguards<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Cape Town<\/strong><\/h2>\nPeople standing in front of colorful Firework<\/p><\/div>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Gesondheid in Afrikaans or\u00a0Awe in the African vernacular
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: SAB Castle Lager, Rooibos tea, Amarula, Jerepigo; for New Year\u2019s Eve: a sparking wine called Methode Cap Classique, which is produced in the country\u2019s Western Cape province.
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Festivities and fireworks are held at the Victoria & Albert Waterfront\u00a0at the foot of Table Mountain. The party features multiple entertainment zones with live bands, fire dancers, magical nymphs and a towering pirate ship make their way to the Waterfront. There will also be live music performances from South African stars as well as a variety of food trucks.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 180,000+
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $300
\nWhere to stay:<\/strong> Southern Sun The Cullinan<\/a>, Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Cape Town<\/a>, Rockwell All Suite Hotel & Apartments<\/a>, Strand Tower Hotel<\/a><\/p>\nRio de Janeiro <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
How to say Cheers<\/strong>: Saude
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: Caipirinha
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Copacabana Beach. A major stage with shows leads up to the countdown. There will be fireworks at midnight, with people heading to the beach to make their offerings to Yemanja, an ocean goddess.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 2 million
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby:<\/strong>\u00a0$646
\nWhere to stay:<\/strong> Arena Copacabana Hotel<\/a>, Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro Ipanema Managed by Sofitel<\/a>, Pestana Rio Atlantica<\/a>, Marina Palace Rio Leblon<\/a><\/p>\n
People standing in front of colorful Firework<\/p><\/div>\n
How to say cheers<\/strong>: Gesondheid in Afrikaans or\u00a0Awe in the African vernacular How to say Cheers<\/strong>: Saude
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: SAB Castle Lager, Rooibos tea, Amarula, Jerepigo; for New Year\u2019s Eve: a sparking wine called Methode Cap Classique, which is produced in the country\u2019s Western Cape province.
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Festivities and fireworks are held at the Victoria & Albert Waterfront\u00a0at the foot of Table Mountain. The party features multiple entertainment zones with live bands, fire dancers, magical nymphs and a towering pirate ship make their way to the Waterfront. There will also be live music performances from South African stars as well as a variety of food trucks.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 180,000+
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby<\/strong>: $300
\nWhere to stay:<\/strong> Southern Sun The Cullinan<\/a>, Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Cape Town<\/a>, Rockwell All Suite Hotel & Apartments<\/a>, Strand Tower Hotel<\/a><\/p>\nRio de Janeiro <\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n
\nLocal drink<\/strong>: Caipirinha
\nIconic party<\/strong>: Copacabana Beach. A major stage with shows leads up to the countdown. There will be fireworks at midnight, with people heading to the beach to make their offerings to Yemanja, an ocean goddess.
\nEstimated attendance<\/strong>: 2 million
\nAverage cost of a four-star hotel room nearby:<\/strong>\u00a0$646
\nWhere to stay:<\/strong> Arena Copacabana Hotel<\/a>, Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro Ipanema Managed by Sofitel<\/a>, Pestana Rio Atlantica<\/a>, Marina Palace Rio Leblon<\/a><\/p>\n
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