From concerts on the sand of Brazil to cozy bonfires in Reykjavik

Are you tired of seeing the same faces on New Year's Eve? Do you want to see new landscapes, new environments, to meet new people?

For whatever reason, you may be looking to spend the last day of December somewhere around the world, in some magical place.

Whether you’d rather cozy up by the fire with a fine wine in some restaurant at the top of a luxury hotel, relax in a cabin in the woods, or party until the sun comes up, there’s a destination that will start your New Year right.

Many parents with kids prefer to spend the 31st December in a relatively calm and easy atmosphere, and sometimes young love birds look for a quiet cornerof their ownon the last evening of the year. For a cozy and romantic New Year’s Eve, there’s no place like home, but if you are looking for something more entertaining or you still don’t have any plans, allow us to nominate a select few places around globe as top of the top locations to visit when it is the time for saying good bye to the old year.

Around the world, locals celebrate the passing of one year to the next in similar ways: fireworks, street parties, dancing, with tons of food and drinks. But, each destination has its own cultural twists and distinctive commons. In St. Petersburg, Russia, for example, crowd sends hundreds of paper lanterns up into the night sky.

The fun doesn't have to stop after New Year's Eve, because many cities offer a wide variety of New Year's Day activities as well, so pack your bags and discover the best destinations to celebrate New Year.

Plan ahead and be prepared.— it's our advice for getting the most out of your upcoming New Year's Eve celebration. From the first hint of 2016 in Sydney to the infamous Times Square ball drop in New York City, this can be your best out-with-the-old party yet.

So without further ado, let’s start with the list.

1. Las Vegas, USA

Sin City throws the ultimate party on New Year’s Eve with a great number of concerts, shows, club parties, and casino and hotel bashes. Fireworks go off from several rooftops along the Strip, so you’re guaranteed a view from nearly any place in the city. Las Vegas is one big year-round party, but on New Year’s Eve more than 300,000 visitors show up to celebrate and enjoy in special concerts and performances with the biggest stars, until the sun comes up over the surrounding desert.

On December 31, the famous Strip closes to traffic and is opened up for those who’d like to celebrate by walking around and watching the fireworks that are shot off from surrounding rooftops, from every casino.. Live bands, pyrotechnic displays and laser-shows transform the four-mile area into a giant street party.  The majority of hotels, clubs and bars also offer special shows and activities.

Vegas puts on an even bigger spectacle than usual on New Year's Eve, meaning there’s no shortage of evening entertainment options.

2.New York City, USA

While a predictable place to visit for New Year’s Eve, it’s predictable for a reason. It is home to one of the most memorable events, the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop.

New Year’s Eve in New York’s Times Square defines the evening for hundreds of millions around the globe who watch on television, wishing they were there. So, you might see yourself on TV this year!

For more than 100 years now, a massive glittering ball has been lowered into Times Square on New Year’s Eve. At 11:59 p.m. on December 31, in the city’s neon epicenter where Broadway and Seventh Avenue come together, sphere begins its 70-foot drop, before confetti is released into the city sky and onto the people celebrating.

More than a million people typically arrive for this world famous party that features big music acts. You can also expect a fantastic pyrotechnic light show as well as a wishing wall where you can write down your resolutions for the coming year.

Those millions of people wear famous hats, blow party horns and drink Champagne until the iconic Ball Drop at midnight—the party continues until the early hours of the morning.

As for those who like to party hard we suggest purchasing the Times Square Official Party Pass for the city's top bars and clubs.

If you’d prefer to avoid the millions who will also be there celebrating, and for a slightly less chaotic experience, book a reservation at one of the bars or restaurants overlooking Times Square.

And for something completely different, consider a nighttime boat ride on New York Harbor, which offers the best views of the midnight fireworks display on Liberty Island.

3.Sidney, Australia

Sydney is one of the first capital cities in the world to greet the New Year, so it is not surprising that you can find a lot of ways to celebrate there.

Many events surround this celebration. Including events throughout the day leading up to midnight, as firing a cannon every hour from Fort Denison.

Sydney is known for having one of the world's most fantastic New Year's Eve fireworks shows. In fact, there are two of them—an early show for families with children, which starts at 9 pm, and the grand finale at midnight, with glittering pyrotechnics rising from the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

At Sydney Harbour, you can go on aboat to watch the fireworks extravaganza overhead. Or, book one of the many waterfront restaurants by the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a front row seat of the brilliant light display.

 You can also expect to see an Aboriginal smoking ceremony that is said to cleanse bad spirits, aerial flyovers, mini-light shows and a lighted  Harbour of Light Parade, a flotilla of more than 50 illuminated boats in the harbor.

An ultimate dance party is held at Bondi Beach and there are even special events to help the children celebrate at Taronga Zoo.

For an unforgettable front row seat to the fireworks, grab tickets for one of the city's best events with a view — we suggest the Royal Botanic Gardens or the La Bohème gala at the Opera House.

4.Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio is best known for its Carnival festivities, but its New Year’s Eve celebration is a great second place.

Situated between jungle-covered mountains, white sand beaches and the stunning Guanabara Bay, Rio seemingly has it all: gorgeous views, beautiful people and unforgettable food, pack it all in one wild night on Copacabana Beach and you will get one-in-a-lifetime experience that will help you party the night away. 

Iconic Copacabana Beach hosts the world’s largest New Year’s Eve party because there are more than two million people every 31. December, on the two-and-a-half-mile stretch of sandy beach, celebrating. This uniquely Brazilian celebration that blends traditional, religious, and superstitious beliefs is known as Réveillon. One of the traditions is that locals dress head to toe in white, as believed that this is bringing good luck, and toss handfuls of flowers into the ocean as gift to goddess of the seas-Yemanjá.

 The celebration also includes large oceanfront stages for live musical and dance performances and a colorful firework at midnight so the scene of NYE can be complete.

5.Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai emerges as the top choice for holidaymakers to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

For its 2014 celebration, Dubai made it into the Guinness Book of Records for having the largest fireworks display ever with title ‘World’s Largest LED-Illuminated Façade’ on Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Adding to this was a technological marvel that created a ‘sunrise’ at midnight, with a flying falcon taking off into the horizon as the world’s largest pyrotechnic flag in the sky came to life. Additionally, 'live' feeds of the event were available over major international channels and Youtube reaching billions of people around the world.

While there is no word as yet on what Dubai has in store for the masses this year, 2016 celebrations are expected to be just as spectacular.

 New Year’s Eve here is sure to be an experience of a lifetime, with performances by world superstars.

The Downtown Dubai New Year’s Eve Gala packs a never forgettable show of fireworks, LED light and laser beam displays.

 For the very best spot here, enjoy an iconic view of the brilliant display from the Burj Al Arab luxury hotel, with  two million spectators gathering in front of the skyscraper to watch as stunning pyrotechnics cascade from each floor of the 160-story building. This display follows a four-hour show of lasers, fire, water and music at the Dubai Fountain.

Undoubtedly, this is where you should go if you want to celebrate the coming of the new year with the biggest bang .

By Tanja Loncina

By Tanja Loncina