CELEBRATE IN STYLE THIS NEW YEAR'S EVE

Top picks of where to be when the clock strikes twelve 

What: Dom Perignon Extravaganza with endless Champagne and DJ Lounge

Where: The Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado

Why go: The “it party” of the holiday season takes over the main level of The Little Nell with live music and international DJs, bottomless Dom Perignon, an open bar and food stations from celebrated element 47 that will be replenished throughout the night. Los Angeles band Project M will play in Chair 9 while violinist Katarina Visnevska and DJs will perform in the Dom Perignon Lounge at element 47. The party goes from 10 pm – 1:30 am with a fireworks display over Aspen Mountain at midnight. 

Package: General admissions are £386 (US$600) incl. fee, taxes & gratuity / Reserved seating for up to eight guests with private butler service and magnums of Dom Perignon available for £5,148 ($8,000) per group ++.  

Bookings:  Rooms are from £903 per room/night, www.thelittlenell.com

What: Celebrations in the sunshine 

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Where: Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, UAE

Why go: Welcome 2016 by celebrating in the Middle Eastern sunshine. Luxury hotel Viceroy Abu Dhabi conceals a variety of different venues where a range of festivities will be taking place to suit all guests. From a music filled evening brunch to a La Boufatta inspired dinner at Amici restaurant, guests can dine on the finest cuisine from around the world the night of the 31st. For some serious party action, guests are invited to celebrate till dawn at Yas Lounge where the dancefloor will be electrified by a special DJ and midnight will strike with romantic views of the Yas Marina.

Package: Evening brunch at £149 (AED 850), La Boufatta dinner from £419 (AED 650) per person, or The Hangover Brunch at £39 (AED 225) (Non-Alcoholic) and £65 (AED 375) (Alcoholic)

Bookings: Rooms are from £109 per room/night including shuttle service around the island and complimentary Wi-Fi, yas.reservations@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com, +971 2 656 0700

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What: Midnight Venetian ball

Where: Gstaad Palace, Switzerland

Why go: As the preferred host for socialites, royalty and celebrities worldwide, it is no surprise that this New Year, the Palace will be offering guests from far and wide a celebration filled with decadence, elegance and style. The Venetian night will begin in The Lobby Bar where guests will celebrate and sip on the finest of champagnes before indulging in a feast fit for a king. The vibrant mood will be set with various highly esteemed live bands before guests take to the dance floor. Bring in the New Year and dance till dawn at the world-famous nightclub, GreenGo. Party goers will feel revitalised by the Palace's sumptuous New Year's Day Buffetthe following day.

Package: Hotel guest tickets from £840 (CHF 1250) per person. Non-guests tickets from £907 (CHF 1350) per person. New Year's Day buffet from £134 per person (200CHF)

Bookings: Double SmallRooms are from approx. £491 (740CHF) per room, per night including half board, WIFI, services and all taxes. www.palace.ch, +41 033 748 50 00 

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What: Regal Celebrations

Where: Royal Mansour Marrakech, Morocco

Why go: Built by and fit for a king, this New Year, Royal Mansour Marrakech is delighted to be taking luxury and celebration to a level not seen before. Guests can indulge in a four night stay in one of the most stunning riads, with intricate attention to detail, personal 24 hour butler, personalised stationary and enjoy celebratory sundowners on their private rooftop overlooking the vibrant city and stunning Atlas mountains – or alternatively  in the hotel's breath-taking bar.

Package: A one-bedroom riad starts from approx. £684 (10,000 MAD) per night. This rate includes VAT and service charge and excludes local taxes.

Bookings: info@royalmansour.ma, +212 52980-8080 

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What: Party with a view

Where: Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Why go: To experience first class entertainment and a view to die for whilst counting down the new year, then guests should celebrate the evening at Hotel Excelsior. Listen to live music from the band Frajle on the Palm Terrace and look out over the Old Town of Dubrovnik, champagne in hand, in front of a fireworks spectacle above the Adriatic and the Island of Lokrum.

Package: Guests can buy tickets for the NYE celebrations for £94 (EUR 130)

Bookings: Stay at Hotel Excelsior from £124 per room, per nightreservations@alh.hr, +385 20 300 300

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What: Grand NYE Ball

Where: VILA VITA Parc, The Algarve

Why go: Guests can celebrate in style with the hotel's Grand New Year's Eve Ball but not before pampering themselves with a relaxing spa break as well as utilising all VILA VITA Parc's facilities such as an 18-hole Putting Green, Jacuzzi and steam rooms. The hotel then has the ultimate recovery plan with an indulgent brunch to get rid of anyone's cobwebs! Throughout this period the hotel is hosting a number of gastronomic events including Caviar tasting, Oyster shucking and Port tasting.

Package: Guests can stay at VILA VITA Parc for their NYE celebrations from £292 (EUR 400) per room per night – valid only on a 3 night basis in a Deluxe Room. Rates include VAT and service charge

Bookings: Stay at VILA VITA Parc in a Deluxe Room from £562 (EUR 770) per room per night including VAT and service charge. www.vilavitaparc.com,  +351 282 310-161

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What: Tropical temperatures on your doorstep this New Year

Where: Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, Alicante, Spain

Festivities: Bring in the New Year South East Asian-style with Asia Garden's spectacular New Year's Eve Masked Ball.  Taking inspiration from the annual Masskara Festival held in The Philippines, the hotel is hosting a New Year to remember on 31st December filled with colour, sumptuous cuisine and live entertainment. Guests will enjoy a grand gala dinner with a menu of delicious Mediterranean dishes with a Thai twist, live entertainment and the chance to dance the night away to the sounds of a DJ playing into the small hours.

Rates: £421 per night based on two people sharing a double deluxe room including breakfast, welcome cocktail, New Year's Eve Masked Ball including an open bar, New Year's Day brunch.  Minimum 3 nights stay. 

Bookings: asiagardens.es

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What: Fireworks taken to new heights

Where: Peninsula Paris, France

Festivities: There's nothing quite like the beautiful display of fireworks over the Eiffel Tower in Paris to welcome in the New Year. Guests dining at Peninsula Paris' striking L'Oiseau Blanc restaurant will receive unrivalled views as they sample an opulent French dinner specially designed by chef Sidney Redel to befit occasion. Surrounded by the stunning vistas of the capital's nocturnal glow, this dinner is guaranteed to elevate any New Year's Eve celebration.  

Rates: L'Oiseau Blanc NYE dinner at €500 per person (approx. £362) with a wine pairing of €188 (approx. £136). Rooms from €795 (approx. £575) per room/night.

Bookings: peninsula.com/paris , ppr@peninsula.com, +33 1 5812 2888

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What: A Tropical New Year to remember

Where: The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam

Festivities:  Enjoy a New Year to remember against the backdrop of the South China Sea at the luxurious Nam Hai located just outside of UNESCO-protected Hoi An. Guests will enjoy a decadent gala buffet featuring international delicacies and live cooking stations. Entertainment will be provided throughout the evening, culminating with the countdown to midnight and a lively after party with a DJ allowing guests to dance into the small hours.

Rates: The New Year package starts from £690 per room, per night based on two people sharing a one bedroom villa including airport transfers, breakfast, New Year's Eve Gala dinner and a 60-minute Vietnamese massage each.  Valid between 23 December and 6 January for a minimum four-night stay.

Bookings: +84 510 394 000, reservations@thenamhai.com   

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For further information on any of these packages, please contact Mason Rose:
T +44 (0)20 7201 8060 E: pr@masonrose.com  www.masonrose.com