Edinburgh, Scotland: Edinburgh Hogmanay

The ancient Scottish festival of Hogmanay is renowned the world over. With a torchlight procession, a Fire Festival, fireworks, concerts and an exciting party atmosphere, Hogmanay is about welcoming friends and strangers with warm hospitality and starting the New Year on a happy note.

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Hobart, Australia: Taste of Tasmania

Food, glorious food, takes centre stage at Taste of Tasmania, a seven-day festival that offers a fantastic array of international cuisine and Tasmanian wine and beverages, all set opposite historic Salamanca Place. The program includes a lot of fun for all ages, a range of international cuisine to sample with the best of Tasmanian wines and beverages. You'll find 70 stalls from every corner of the state, entertainment on four stages, the international buskers pitch and roving acts throughout the venue.

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Sydney/Hobart, Australia: Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race - 26 December

A 628-nautical mile event that sees the world's greatest yachts charge through Sydney Heads on their way to Hobart. Since the inaugural race in 1945, the race has grown to become one of the pre-eminent offshore yacht races in the world, attracting maxi yachts and their crews from North America and Europe. Revel in the atmosphere of the pre- and post-race celebrations.

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Thailand: King's Birthday

A great time to visit Thailand is during the birthday festivities of King Bhumibol Adulvadej. Week-long celebrations aim to show the love and respect of the people for their king and include various festivities and religious ceremonies. On the day of his birthday, 5 December, thousands gather to light candles and sing songs in the King's honour. The event is led by the Prime Minister and broadcasted live across Thailand.

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Europe: Christmas Celebrations

Winter is a great time to visit Europe, for many reasons. First, the cooler months are off-season, so you will experience less crowded attractions and smaller queues. Second, you have the opportunity to join in traditional Christmas celebrations. Many of the European Christmas markets have been running for hundreds of years, and they are famous for great food, great gifts and great times. From Alsace to Manchester, put yourself in the Christmas spirit.

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New York, USA: New Year's Eve

If you're looking for one of the biggest parties of the year, then make plans to travel to New York for New Year's Eve. Since 1904, people have gathered in New York's infamous Times Square to welcome in the New Year. Watch as the huge Times Square New Year's Eve Ball is lowered to mark the start of the new year, plus enjoy live entertainment, fireworks, tickertape showers and an electric atmosphere. And all of this for free!

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Rotterdam, Netherlands: World Port Festival

Want to know what goes on in one of the world's biggest ports? For three days every year Rotterdam's harbour divulges all its secrets to the public. This festival is filled with a huge range of maritime, educational and cultural activities for the visitor including tours of the ships, rescue and aviation demonstrations, boat cruises and bus trips and shows on and around the water.

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