FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Stir the eggnog, lift the toddy, Happy New Year, everybody!
So where and how do you plan to celebrate as the clock strikes 12 this December 31st? Surely, there’s no better way than to begin the New Year with your family, especially kids! Travel the world with your children or nieces and nephews at New Year’s Eve and discover how good it feels to make them smile. We picked the best of the New Year breaks for these young ones and mind you, there is a high likelihood of you enjoying these destinations as much as they do! Go ahead, check out these ideas for New Year holidays with kids:
With all its celebrations and razzle dazzle, Disneyland Hong Kong is definitely the place to be on New Year’s Eve. The thrilling rides, game stalls, merchandise stores and other attractions are all decked with lights and add to the festive atmosphere. See your kids dance to their favourite tunes as famous Disney characters open the city’s largest outdoor dance floor here. As a finale, the New Year countdown is followed by a grand display of fireworks and the singing of Auld Lang Syne, the traditional New Year Eve’s song. There are many New Year packages available for Hong Kong so make sure you book one before the prices increase.
Rollercoasters, fun, games, food and more await you here. Having amusement parks all over the United States and Canada, Six Flags offers exciting rides and New Year fireworks along with great opportunities for your kids to get fun pictures clicked and win Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters. What’s more, your kids will love the marshmallows and milk shakes served at some of the stalls here. If you're planning New Year holidays with kids, Six Flags is definitely a great option!
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Among the best places for New Year holidays with kids, Coffs Coast has lots to keep your little ones excited. The special New Year Carnival, spectacular fireworks, ample food and shopping, and loads of fun activities for children of all ages are reasons enough for you to choose this destination. Apart from bowling, go-karting, ice skating and horse riding, your kids will surely love feeding and petting the dolphins at the Pet Porpoise Pool. While Butterfly House and Zip Circus give you wonderful photo opportunities, Jungle Bungle is an indoor play area for toddlers.
Colourful pyrotechnic displays and the most happening dance party ever, are Sentosa’s ways of welcoming the New Year. Don’t miss the one-of-its-kind Songs of the Sea, a play of lights, waterworks and fireworks. Besides, pink dolphins, electric eels, turtles and a huge variety of fish at the Underwater World are sure to fascinate the young ones. While looking for New Year packages, you can combine a trip to Sentosa with Singapore and give your child a wonderful surprise!
Head to Dickens World Amusement Park in London with your kids for a dose of pure fun this New Year’s. This ‘Winter Wonderland’ has all that your kids could wish for – music, dance, fun rides, indoor boat rides, party poppers and other exciting merchandise. The indoor snowfall to the sound of Big Ben’s chimes at midnight is a special treat here. While in London, don’t miss out on buying New Year gifts for your kids from Hamleys, the world’s largest toy store. Another must-not-miss celebration in London are the fireworks at the Big Ben. So head to London for your New Year holidays with kids and have the time of your life!
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So plan your New Year holidays at one of these places and get set for a fantastic time!
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An avid animal lover, Ragini is mostly busy taking up animal welfare initiatives at shelters, on the streets and on social media. When not spending time with animals, she loves to travel, write and play the Keyboard.
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Amy | on 26 November 2018
Nice article and it is a very good option for celebrating events. London is always ready to give you a unique and astounding time zone. I will suggest Best NightClubs In London 2018 for classy nightlife of new year.
Martin | on 25 December 2014
Hi, I own a 4 month old Pug, I would like to know that is there any resturant in Delhi where I am allowed along with my pug for lunch or dinner. Thanks
ragini mehra | on 06 November 2014
Thank you Anubha! Are you planning to travel to any of these places in the New Year holidays?
Anubha | on 03 December 2012
a very lively and well written piece! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and so want to visit these places now! wonderful descriptions - they actually created such bright and colourful real life images in my mind about the place being described...