So You're Keen To Party On New Year's Eve In Las Vegas?

By Abby Cassinia


Christmas and New Year is generally vacation time for most people across the western world and everyone really gets into the festive mood by Christmas. However, it is New Year's Eve that is the biggest and most awaited night of the year. New Year's Eve is celebrated in many different ways around the world, so whether you prefer house parties, or a cocktail party or just going out out locally to a bar or club, then there is heaps of options for you to party on New Year's Eve. However if you really want to go somewhere special for a massive party this New Year's Eve then you should choose to go to a few specific destinations around the world.

So where are the hot places right now with massive New Year's Eve parties across the globe? Thailand's Koh Phangan has its Full Moon Party, Downunder in Sydney has its famous massive fireworks display, New York and Las Vegas in the USA are always good. If you want to go off the beaten track then you can consider Cape Town in South Africa, or even Goa in India. If you love food and want a never ending variety and cuisines then you must head for Venice in Italy. However, it is the New Year's Eve in Las Vegas that is for the real hardcore party lovers who like to let their hair down all night long.

The best places to stay in Vegas is the casino hotels on The Strip. If you have never been to Las Vegas, the main street of the city, Las Vegas Boulevard, or more commonly referred to as The Strip, is absolutely stunning and flooded with mind blowing casinos. Some of the best are MGM Grand, New York-New York, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Excalibur, Luxor, Venetian, Paris, Circus Circus and many more. Each one is different as they all have their own unique theme throughout the hotel and casino. So 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. 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.

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. Back on the Strip and the main Las Vegas party area you have a mix of comedy, family friendly and adult shows to cater for everybody. There are so many great shows popular in Vegas, including O, KA, Mystere and Zumanity from Cirque 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. So as you can see, the casinos are not the only attractions of Las Vegas.

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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