The curtains are almost drawing to a close for the year, and in a month, the world will welcome 2022. Although the past years haven’t been the best, the creation and roll-out of vaccines served as the silver lining many people need. The new normal will be the new way of life, and even though it’s a challenge to get used to, brighter days are yet to come.
With many countries lifting their travel restrictions, you might be one of the folks looking forward to visiting new places. You can begin a new day and change whenever you want. But if you feel like going on a trip to symbolize that you’re leaving the past behind and entering a fresh chapter in life, here are some destinations you can go to greet the coming year.
Watch the Ball Drop
Every place is festive in the hours leading to the new year, and there’s no more apparent reason to celebrate than surviving 365 days and escaping unscathed. There are more reasons to rejoice this year than the last. Where best to spend regained freedom now that international ports have opened than in the New York City Times Square?
Along with others, you can watch the ball drop and get into the party mood enhanced by the fireworks, dazzling lights, and year-end performances.
Tranquility at the Sea
If you want to stay away from the noise and thank blessings in a tranquil place, then you can spend your new year at the beach. Coastal locations have an innate refreshing feeling, and you can bring that to the upcoming year and start it fresh.
If you’re looking for something to do before the year turns, you can go on a saltwater fishing trip and hunt for your new year’s dinner. A luxurious party is also an option when you’re at sea by chartering a yacht and celebrating with the people closest to you.
Watch the First Sunrise From a Skyscraper
Fireworks are a massive part of welcoming the new year. In Chinese tradition, the noise of the fireworks scares evil spirits and draws in good fortune, and luck is something the world needs at present. If you like the sight of fireworks, you can feast your eyes on bright and colorful explosions by witnessing them from a high place.
For instance, you can celebrate the coming year on the decks of famous skyscrapers like the Empire State Building, the Shanghai Tower, and the Eiffel Tower.
Greet the New Year on a Mountain
Quiet celebrations are also another great way of bidding the old year goodbye. Though waiting for the new year atop a mountain is far from the noise and grand festivities in urban areas, here you can reminisce on the challenges you’ve gone through and the winning moments you had more sincerely.
A rest house amidst nature is an excellent place for intimate family gatherings. You can also use this moment to rejoice in the fact that you and your loved ones are together.
Wish for Good Fortune at a Shrine
Everyone looks forward to the new year. Its days come clouded with mysteries that are exciting to discover. In Japan, greeting the new year by visiting a shrine to pray for good luck is part of their tradition called hatsumode.
So if you want to bag up a good fortune in the coming year, visiting Japan and dropping by their temples on New Year’s Eve is the perfect activity for you. While you’re there, you can also try Japanese delicacies especially served during year-end celebrations, like amazake and mochi.
Release Lanterns
Another serene new year’s tradition you can participate in if you want to do something different is spending your New Year’s Eve in Thailand and releasing lanterns. You can think of the lantern you’ve released to the sky as the worries and challenges you’ve encountered in the past year.
Once you have said good riddance to year-old woes, you can pick up on Bangkok’s high spirits with their explosive parties held at famous establishments and rooftop venues.
Surround Yourself With Grand Displays
On talks about grand celebrations, one cannot take Dubai out of the conversation. This country is home to one of the world’s tallest buildings, the Burj Khalifa. On its observatory deck, you have a first-class seat where you can witness spectacular light shows, dazzling fireworks, and other luxurious displays dedicated to welcoming the new year.
You also have access to some of the country’s premier hotels, where you’ll get to try five-star accommodations, fantastic food, and other popular tourist spots that can satiate your hunger for adventure.
With the new year just around the corner, you can have a more enjoyable celebration than what you had last year. However, it would be best to keep in mind to observe public health measures to maintain optimum health as you go into the coming year.