The champagne has been bought, the dress has been rented, you’re ready to wave goodbye to 2016… now what? Have the best New Years Eve yet by spending it in a new city. Take advantage of your built-in days off to see a new piece of the world and do it in the comfort of someone else’s home with Airbnb!
New York
Have the classic New Year’s Eve experience when you watch the ball drop in the middle of Times Square! As the sun sets, the famed New Year’s Eve Ball is hoisted to the top of One Times Square’s 77-foot flagpole, and makes its 60-second drop just before the stroke of midnight. Don’t bother with trains, subways or cabs after midnight when you book this nearby Park Avenue Penthouse with a terrace. At $1350 a night, this home comfortably sleeps 6 people and offers stunning views of NYC. Book it here: bit.ly/NYENYC2017
London
Ring in the New Year with Big Ben himself when you stay in this quaint English luxury apartment in the heart of Westminster. Tons of people flock to the Thames River. The towering London Eye, a gigantic Ferris wheel, draws thousands of visitors for a spin, while the midnight fireworks show is launched from the actual London Eye. At $489 a night, this apartment boasts views over the River Thames and fronting onto a magnificent square, you are perfectly located for all Central London sightseeing, being a few minutes walk away from Pimlico tube. Book it here: http://bit.ly/LondonNYE2017
Dubai
Explore the Emirates right in this stunning deluxe one-bedroom apartment. In 2014, Dubai broke the world-record for the largest and longest fireworks display, and plans are underway to make this year’s celebrations even more exciting! With multiple fireworks displays and festive activities taking place throughout the Emirate, your 2017 will be off to an action-packed and cheerful start whether you’re celebrating with friends or family. This apartment is air-conditioned and only a 10 minute walk away from the beautiful white sandy Jumeirah Beach. At $2804 a night, you will be living luxe with your loved ones. Book it here: bit.ly/NYEDubai2017
Paris
Celebrate your New Year in the city of lights when you rent out a room in this beautiful central Parisian apartment. Over a million people flock to The Champs-Elysées, the site of the largest gathering on December 31st to get a good view of the Eiffel Tower, which sparkles at the stroke of midnight. At only $88 a night (you read that right!) you can walk to all of the main spots in the city. Brush up on your French and pack your bags when you book it here: bit.ly/NYEParis2017
Sydney, Australia
Sydney is home to the world’s second-largest New Year’s celebration (and first place in the world to ring in the new year, time-wise). It also happens to boast the world’s largest fireworks display: The display typically involves 6 barges along a 3 1/2-mile expanse of water, and the use of 30,000 pyrotechnic effects, for a lengthy 12 minutes. The show attracts a crowd upward of 1 million, with the famed Sydney Harbor, as well as the Sydney Harbor Bridge, the places to see. Also check out the illuminated boats that glide along the waterfront for the late-night Harbour of Light Parade, spanning a 9-mile route. Get the best unobstructed view of the festivities from your own private catamaran! Rent it here: http://bit.ly/NYESydney2017
Jost Van Dyke
If you’re looking to stay warm on New Year’s Eve, check out Jost Van Dyke! You may call it New Year’s Eve, but on Jost Van Dyke, it’s Old Year’s Night. The festivities on this tiny British Virgin Island take place at Foxy’s Tamarind Bar and other nightlife spots in Grand Harbor, and draw a crowd from around the Caribbean. Book this spot on the island of St. John and take a short boat ride over to the tiny island. bit.ly/NYEJostVanDyke2017
Rio de Janeiro
Beat the cold weather when you spend New Years Eve in Rio – it’s the middle of summer on December 31st there! Over two million people gather in this city and near Copacabana Beach, the epicenter of the action. There’s music and dancing and champagne galore, topped off with an incredible firework show. Stay near all the action with this light-filled Airbnb: http://bit.ly/RioNYE2017.
Rented Lifestyle will be spending their New Years Eve at this ultimate luxury mountain escape in Canmore, Canada that features 5 indoor fireplaces, 3 outdoor fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, outdoor hot tub, private full gym, lap pool and magnificent views from every level of the home. While we snatched it up this year, book it advance for next year: http://bit.ly/NYECanada
Happy New Year & Happy Renting!