Do you dream of good weather, delicious local cuisine, and above all, a great New Year's party? Lonely Planet has named the 7 best places in the world to visit in 2020. Here are the far-flung destinations and European cities that will inspire your next getaway...
7 of the most amazing places to spend New Year's Eve:
Matera, Italy
Mother is located in a remote rural region Basilicata. At New Year's, this UNESCO World Heritage site hosts many festivals and outdoor celebrations. We can explore the maze of narrow streets and find Presepe Narrante Di Matera, a living nativity scene that stretches over 5 kilometers and includes as many as 150 actors.
New Orleans, USA
New Orleans famous for its uniqueness. New Year's Eve takes place on the square Jackson Square, and at the annual party live music and a spectacular view of the midnight fall await us heraldic lilies. Cathedral of St. Louis, one of the finest examples of French architecture in the United States, is a breathtaking backdrop for a one-of-a-kind fireworks display over the Mississippi River.
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
On Gran Canaria the average temperature is lukewarm at this time of year 19 degrees Celsius. And while the rest of the island is dominated by huge resorts, this Spanish town is mostly home to locals, especially on New Year's Eve, when the clubs and bars fill up with fun-loving locals.
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Nassau, Bahamas
Almost every city or place on Caribbean throws a New Year's party, but Nassau does it with a special twist. Junkanoo is the largest and most striking festival in the Bahamas, and although we can witness it several times a year, it appears in all its splendor precisely on New Year's Eve. In the early hours of the morning, dancers in elaborate costumes take to the streets and parade around the center Nassau.
Sydney, Australia
V Sydney every year they organize an extravagant show, for which they take advantage of the best possible spot - the bay Port Jackson. The arrival of the new year is greeted by an outbreak pyrotechnic means from no fewer than seven cargo boats, not to mention fireworks from the Port Jackson Bay Bridge.
Hangzhou, China
If you want a bit more calm start to 2020, then you must visit the idyllic town Hangzhou. In the morning, you can take an idyllic nature walk and watch the mist over the water, and then you can climb the hill to visit the Jongfu Temple. In the afternoon, you can have tea in the teahouse, and end the day with a meal in a luxury hotel Shangri-La, which stands on the shore of the lake.
Melbourne, Australia
If Sydney the golden child of New Year's Eve, Melbourne is its fiery brother. Climb one of the bars on the terrace and get a front-row seat to the spectacular fireworks display.
