2014 is fast approaching; a New Year full of new opportunities, new people to meet and places to go to. Why not start with the first day? Get a group of friends together, pack your bags and head off on a new adventure.
Parfait in Paris
Why go: Who wouldn’t want to watch a fireworks display from the Eiffel tower? Amazing gastronomic experiences, cocktails and champagne, shopping and French guys, need I say more?
How: The Eurostar from London is cheap and easy. You could also grab a quick flight to Orly, Charles de Gaulle or Beauvais; book early for the best deals.
Where to stay: Apartment: rent a flat via AirBnb.com or Homeaway.com,
Hostel: Go for somewhere recommended! MIJE and Auberge Internationale des Juenes are well-known.
Hotel (it is New Year!): Five Hôtel and Hôtel Aviatic
Happy New Year: Bonne Anneé (et bonne santé)
Cool Cracow
Why go: Guaranteed snow and a different New Years Eve. Where rock concerts and cathedral bells go hand-in-hand. Cheap alcohol and crazy Polish people.
How: Cheap flight with EasyJet and Sun Air of Scandinavia (both direct)
Where to stay: Cheap: Goodbye Lenin Hostel
Mid-range: Qubus Hotel Kraków
Happy New Year: Szczęśliwego nowego roku (Good luck pronouncing that!)
Traditions and tacos in Mexico
Why go: Fancy celebrating New Years Eve on a beach? Mexico is for the warm blooded. Delicious spicy food and tequila shots will make this trip unforgettable. The people are incredibly welcoming, but don’t let their weird traditions fool you; when it comes to party planning, they know how it works.
How: Depending on where in Mexico you are going, check the cheapest fares on momondo.com
Where to stay: Again, depending on where you are going, check hotels.com or book an apartment via AirBnb.com or HomeAway.com
Happy New Year: Feliz Año Nuevo