Budapest
River Danube and the Iconic Chain Bridge Budapest remains one of Europe’s top destinations for New Year celebrations, with the River Danube and the iconic Chain Bridge providing the perfect backdrop to the spectacular firework displays that light up the city sky as the countdown to midnight reaches its conclusion. It’s also one of the more reasonably priced European capitals – you can spend some quality time there without breaking the bank, with a number of luxury hotels that would be at home just about anywhere. With a great range of dining options, party bars and nightclubs, and top-quality hotels for all budgets, Budapest is a great alternative for seeing in 2014. Prague
An Affordable New Year Getaway Prague enjoys a burgeoning reputation as a party city, with crowds flocking from across Europe to enjoy its New Year’s Eve party. As with most European capitals, the centre piece of the event is its midnight fireworks display, with Prague Castle providing an impressive backdrop. For the best views of the excitement, popular viewing points for the countdown include the Charles Bridge, which overlooks the River Vltava. In terms of cost, although prices have increased a little of late, Prague remains one of the more affordable European city break destinations, and with regular flights from budget airlines such as EasyJet and Ryanair arriving all year round, getting there shouldn’t prove too much of a problem either.
Rome
Impressive Array of Fine Dining Establishments There are few holiday destinations as alluring as Italy, and celebrating New Year’s Eve 2014 in Rome is an especially popular choice during the Christmas season. Rome is an exceptional place, filled with a diverse selection of ancient monuments, luxury hotels and an impressive array of fine dining establishments, bars and nightclubs to choose from. The fireworks are truly spectacular as well, with a breathtaking backdrop of world-renowned historic monuments that include the iconic Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Navona and the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument, all of which are favoured places for taking part in the countdown to midnight and spectacular fireworks that follow. Belgrade
An Unforgettable Good Time If you choose to stay in Belgrade, the New Year’s Eve celebrations in the city’s public squares have long-since been a recognisable hallmark of the Balkans party capital, not only in Belgrade, but in all of Central Europe. Festivities are distinguished by that special Belgrade spirit, which runs through the wellconceived New Year programmes and the attitude of revellers. For an unforgettable good time laden with local brandy, Belgrade welcomes citizens of Serbia and guests from all corners of the world. See in 2014 with a degree of community and fun only visitors to Serbia can understand. 50 |
110 December 2013 | www.cordmagazine.com