There are so many ways to celebrate the start of the New Year, from the festive fireworks blasting off in front of stunning backdrops to lively street parties in beautiful capital cities to all-night raves on stunning beaches.

The following are some of the best destinations around the world to enjoy the New Year firework displays:

USA – Times Square, Manhattan, New York

Times Square in the Midtown Manhattan section of New York City is a major tourist destination, entertainment center, and commercial intersection. Even the people that cannot visit Times Square in person for the New Year celebrations there is a high probability that they have seen the famous ball drop on TV.

Australia – Sydney

Sydney in Australia is the first major city to celebrate the New Year. The main firework display is held in Sydney Harbor with a stunning backdrop of the Harbor Bridge and Opera House. More than one million people gather to watch the fireworks and celebrate the beginning of the New Year. They can hire a boat or if they prefer to celebrate on land they can reserve an outdoor table that one of the restaurants on the waterfront next to the Sydney Harbor Bridge.

For only 1 penny per minute in long distance phone call to Australia, wishing your family a Happy New Year cannot get any better.

Brazil – Rio de Janeiro

In Rio de Janeiro, due to the hot weather, many people prefer to avoid the hot indoor clubs and celebrate on the beaches instead.  Millions of people make their way to this wonderful city to experience spectacular firework shows along the beaches after sunset.

Also for less than 1 penny per minute a long distance phone call to Brazil is a steal this holiday season.

China – Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s stunning skyline provides visitors with a sight they will never forget and it is enhanced further by the New Year firework celebrations. The firework display is set to music and lights up the amazing Victoria Harbor.

Whether it’s “Gung hay fat choy” or “Gong xi fa cai”, wishing you great happiness and prosperity to the people in China this holiday is very affordable at  less than a penny per minute.

Dubai

The attention-grabbing Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai is 829.8 m tall and since its completion in 2008, it has been the tallest building in the world. The Burj Khalifa skyscraper is a stunning backdrop for the New Year’s Eve firework display.

England – London

London provides a stunning backdrop for the fireworks display on New Year’s Eve. London is full of amazing things to do and see, from mesmerizing museums to tantalizing food markets.

You can make a phone call to England this New Years day for only half a penny.

Thailand – Bangkok

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and is well known for its vibrant street life and ornate shrines. For people that enjoy noise, crowds and revelry it’s a great location to celebrate the start of the New Year.

Wishing your special person a Happy New Year in Bangkok cannot get any cheaper when it’s less than one cent per minute.

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