Welcome New Year with friends or family and a celebratory Anantara Vacation Club stay, marvelling at the magical wonder of a grand firework display this New Year’s Eve; celebrating the magnificent end of another year and beckoning an auspicious start to 2015, in spectacular style.
Festive New Year Fireworks Around the World
Feel inspired as the skies light up with mesmerising colour as you toast the New Year or a Club Resorts, Club Escapes or Global Traveller. Follow our guide on city stays to see in the New Year celebrations.
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is an exciting and enigmatic destination; a modern-day metropolis with the indigenous traditions of Old Siam. From the Grand Palace to Wat Pho temple, and from luxury malls to fine dining, Bangkok promises culture and contemporary holiday experiences.
Stay by the majestic Chao Phraya River at urban sanctuary Club Escape Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa or in the heart of the city overlooking greenery, at Club Resort Anantara Vacation Club Bangkok Sathorn, with its cityscape views from ZOOM Sky Bar and Restaurant; the perfect spot to watch the New Year fireworks.
Hong Kong
Celebrate New Year in exciting Hong Kong; skyscrapers set against an ancient culture, fine dining and must-see attractions. Marvel at New Year fireworks at attractive harbor Tsim Sha Tsui, the exciting Victoria Harbour or Victoria Peak, Hong Kong’s highest mountain.
Enjoy the atmosphere of the open-air Stanley Market, stroll through the city’s green spaces and celebrate 2015 with appetising dim sum and roast duck.
A must-stay is our affiliated Diamond Resort Cosmopolitan Hong Kong, in the dynamic Causeway Bay area; a real shoppers’ paradise and perfect location to see Hong Kong’s firework displays.
Singapore
A small island with a big appetite for celebrations, great restaurants and nightlife. Enjoy a countdown party at vibrant Siloso Beach, fireworks illuminating stunning Marina Bay and stunning views from giant Ferris wheel, the Singapore Flyer. For post-celebration relaxation, head to the nature reserves surrounding the city, Singapore Zoo and Jurong Bird Park.
Stay at our affiliated Diamond Resort Dorsett Singapore in the heart of Chinatown, promising modern style and comfort with a full glass façade and diverse artistic atmosphere, in an area renowned for its culture, history and heritage, as well as upscale boutiques and fun night markets.
Dubai, UAE
A land of luxury and indulgence, Dubai was the setting for a 2014 Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Firework Display, with over 479,651 fireworks in around six minutes. Enjoy exotic adventures in Dubai with camel racing, fun at nearby Aquaventure Water Park and even skiing, while the city’s marvellous malls promise New Year retail therapy.
A stay at Club Escape Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa is unforgettable too, with luxury rooms, villas and an apartment complex in a beautiful beachfront location on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, close to the Dubai Marina.
Tokyo, Japan
Unique, cutting-edge and brimming with life, it feels as if the future has already arrived in Tokyo. For creative New Year fireworks head to the riverbank, Tokyo Tower or the Metropolitan Government Building Observatories, plus the Imperial Palace East Gardens, Roppongi Hills observation deck or Rikugien Gardens.
Visit breathtaking Mount Fuji and enjoy the Kitsune Festival, a lantern street procession symbolizing new beginnings.
Stay in ultra-stylish affiliated Diamond Resort Agora Place Asakusa, a limited service hotel where you design your stay by adding onto the minimalist styled rooms whatever luxuries and amenities you choose, from Japanese electronics to nightwear.
Sydney, Australia
Celebrate New Year in the glorious sunshine in exciting Sydney in one of the first countries in the world to greet 2015. In the hubbub of the city, experience the magnificent fireworks that dazzle along the coast over Sydney Opera House; a New Year must-see. Or spend the evening by the waterfront at Darling Harbour with its fireworks and countdown to 2015.
Stay at Club Escape Oaks Goldsbrough Apartments on the edge of one of the country’s most renowned green spaces, promising a retreat from busy Oxford Street, just a short stroll away, with its shopping, restaurants, cafes and nightlife.
Paris, France
Paris promises a romantic New Year holiday, surrounded by beauty and culture. Stroll through the narrow lanes of the city, watching the world go or and embrace a magical family experience at Disneyland Paris.
Head to the incredible Champs-Elysées for fireworks and iconic views of a lit-up Eiffel Tower or to street party hotspot Sacre Coeur Plaza in Montmartre with impressive views of the Paris skyline.
Stay in affiliated Diamond Resort Royal Regency, with its spacious, modern apartment s in the upscale Parisian suburb of Vincennes, close to soothing green spaces, for a more gentile New Year celebration break.
Las Vegas, USA
Las Vegas is the party city, surrounded by desert; a neon blazing mini-metropolis switched on all year round and a fun destination for a flamboyant, indulgent New Year.
Along the main strip, see the colourful lights of the Mirage Volcano and renowned Fremont Street. At New Year fireworks add the finishing touches to this city fairy-light wonderland.
See a spectacular show for a special holiday experience and stay in the Global Traveller affiliated Hilton HHonors® Hilton Grand Vacation Suites at the Flamingo, modern comfort, in the heart of the action but surrounded by tropical gardens and cascading waterfalls.
Anantara Vacation Club wishes you a Happy Festive Season and best wishes for a 2015 full of amazing stories!
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