Travel Tidbits - New Year's Traditions

 

It's not too late to craft that PERFECT New Year's celebration! The world lights up at midnight in such different ways, from rooftop champagne under the stars to fireworks over ancient skylines so here are a few celebration ideas in festive destinations. Prague, Czech Republic – Midnight toasts on the Charles Bridge as the Vltava shimmers with reflections of the fireworks. Brussels, Belgium – A street party in the Grand-Place, followed by cozy speakeasy celebrations with Belgian beer pairings. Lisbon, Portugal – Watch the sky ignite over the Tagus River before joining the locals at Bairro Alto for a night that doesn’t end until sunrise. Barcelona, Spain – Eat 12 grapes with each bell strike at Plaça d’Espanya, then dance your way to the beach for sunrise cava toasts. Italy – From gondola galas in Venice to rooftop revelry in Rome, every region celebrates la dolce vita in its own spectacular way. Croatia – Celebrate aboard a private yacht in Dubrovnik or Split, surrounded by the Adriatic’s sparkling midnight reflections. Argentina – Buenos Aires turns into one giant tango under the stars, an unforgettable start to the year. Chile – Valparaíso’s harbor lights up with one of the largest fireworks displays in South America — the Pacific meets pure passion. Colombia – In Cartagena, traditions blend with beats... effigies, dancing, and Caribbean rhythms fill the streets till dawn.