NYE 2025: Where will you be when the clock hits midnight?

Sat Dec 21 2024
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ISLAMABAD: With the new year coming up, it is a great time to plan a special celebration. If you are planning a last-minute trip to kickstart 2025 in style and looking for a destination worldwide, whether you prefer bright fireworks, fun parties, or quiet getaways, here is a list that guarantee an amazing start to 2025.

Top Destinations to Kick Off 2025 in Style

Summer nights in Sydney

Picture starting 2025 with gentle breezes, shimmering waters, and fireworks display that seems like a dream. Sydney knows how to ring in the new year, with the famous Harbour Bridge and Opera House lighting up the sky, says Buro247.me.

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Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney on January 1, 2024 — Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP

Countdown in New York

New Year’s Eve in New York is unlike anywhere else. Times Square lights up with the famous Ball Drop and confetti falling from the sky, according to Buro247.me. Whether you’re right in the crowd or enjoying the view from a fancy rooftop, the energy of New York is exciting and unforgettable.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 31: A view of the Times Square New Year’s Eve 2023 Celebration on December 31, 2022 in New York City. — Photo by Roy Rochlin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

Extravagant Dubai

Imagine stunning fireworks lighting up the Burj Khalifa, fancy beach parties full of luxury, and rooftop lounges with amazing views, says Buro247.me.

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Fireworks light up the sky by the landmark Burj Khalifa skyscraper, the world’s tallest building, in Dubai at midnight on New Year’s Eve on January 1, 2024. —Photo by Ryan LIM / AFP

Festivals in Cape Town

According to Lonely Planet, Cape Town is just starting its summer season on New Year’s Eve, making it a great time to visit. There are plenty of exciting things to do for NYE in this stunning city. Enjoy South African music, sports, and food at the various festivals, which takes place on weekends from December until January 5.

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Members of minstrels groups play musical instruments as they march in the city centre during the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) Minstrels Parade in Cape Town, on January 02, 2024. Participants walk through the streets dressed in costumes of the company they belong to. The celebration of Tweede Nuwe Jaar goes back to the period before slavery was abolished in the Cape Colony, on January 2, 2024. —Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP

Tropical charm of Bali

Bali known for its beautiful beaches and lively culture, provides a New Year’s Eve celebration with a tropical feel. You can celebrate on the scenic beaches with live music and fireworks. Bali’s friendly atmosphere and tropical beauty make it a perfect place to ring in the New Year in a fun and laid-back setting, according to flightgift.com.

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Fireworks illuminate the night sky as revelers celebrate New Year’s Eve at the beach on December 31, 2023 in the Kerobokan district on the resort island of Bali, Indonesia. —Photo by David GANNON / AFP
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