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Hotels.com teaches you all the keys to organizing the best New Year's Eve trip
The year comes to an end and many Spaniards decide to take a trip to start 2009 in a different way. However, there are many factors that can turn a getaway at this time into a luxury or a real madness. Without going so far as to leave your child "Home Alone" at Christmas, incidents like flight delays or not knowing how to enjoy New Year's Eve in a faraway place can give you a headache worse than the hangover on Day 1. So that this does not happen, Hotels.com, the most visited hotel booking website in the world*, has listed the keys to being the perfect traveler on New Year's Eve.
1. Get ready: The end of the year season is one of the busiest tourist seasons in the world. That is why there are always cancellations, delays, non-existent reservations etc. That is why we recommend:
Reconfirm your hotel and plane reservation. Avoid making connections at airports in large cities or that present some type of weather risk typical of the season It is advisable to carry a small carry-on suitcase with what is necessary for two days (especially the dress), avoiding the obligation to make unnecessary purchases, in case of loss of suitcases2. Carry a "cotillion kit" in case delays play a trick on you Many times the inevitable happens and before crying it is better to laugh. That is why he carries a small cotillion kit, you never know where the 12 grapes will catch you, either in the air or in a waiting room, you have to take the problems with wisdom and face the new year with a smile and good luck.
3. If you have children, do not make them feel "Home Alone" like Macaulay Culkin A Christmas with the little ones is the most endearing but sometimes we do not know what to do with them when we approach the last night of the year. If you want to travel with your children and not miss the party, there are hotels with nursery service that will treat them like kings while you receive the year with your partner or friends. One of the hotels that offer this service, in addition to special activities for children, is the one that housed the protagonist of the mythical film in the sequel "Solo en Casa 2", the Plaza Hotel in New York (available with a special offer of 10% discount on www.hotels.com).
4. Wherever you go do what you see Each country is full of different traditions to celebrate New Year's Eve, find out about some and be part of the culture of the country, you will surely enjoy much more:
In Ecuador, tradition dictates making a large paper doll (representative of the old year) and burning it at 12 o'clock. All the sorrows of the past will go away. In Colombia right after the grapes, it is best to take an empty suitcase and run down the street, you will travel all year round. In Italy the typical dish is lentils. Do not hesitate to ask for it to have a prosperous year. Danes break dishes to show love between relatives, so let yourself be carried away by this spirit and they will make you feel at home.5. A new ally is the concierge Most likely, when you arrive in a completely new city you will not know anything, something that will often make it difficult for you to enjoy and know the true culture and party of a country. Hotels.com encourages you to network with the hotel concierge, he will undoubtedly be aware of everything that is cooked on New Year's Eve. The best places to go and that magic piece of paper with the signs of how to return home after a long night (in case we do not remember the address of the hotel).
6. Beware of crazy parties! On New Year's Eve there is no hotel that resists organizing a big party for this occasion, there are all kinds: romantic, rave, on the beach or in the snow, but most likely in all there is a large consumption of alcohol. Our advice is that you have to know how to be, drink in moderation, taking care of and respecting the facilities of the hotel and the rest of the guests.
7. Make friends: Although knowing a new destination is a great incentive to travel at the end of the year, you may miss your family and friends. Forget about complexes and spend a fun New Year's Eve interacting with everyone, think that tonight is magical and people will be cheerful and receptive. A toast to the new year can be a good way to get closer to the liveliest group of the party or even to those who have cast their eyes on you as soon as you enter.
8. Do not enter your room like an elephant in a china shop When you return from the party to the hotel, do not forget that you have neighbors in other rooms who may not have gone out that night or gone to bed early. We all return very "happy" and animated after a cotillion party but it is better that the laughter and dancing have remained on the track so as not to wake up the whole plant. Let's put an end to the myth that Spaniards are the loudest!
9. For that hangover of "I will never drink again" The worst of all is when you wake up the next day and realize that you are in your hotel room and everything goes around, you still have a party hat and the occasional streamer around your neck. You're just hungover, you haven't heeded advice number 6, and you've gone mad. To make it more bearable a room service that brings us paracetamol and a tomato juice would not hurt. Then a good shower and the hotel gym, so you will burn all the alcohol in your body.
10. Choose a different destination than usual (Recommendations) Hotels.com proposes the best destinations for tonight. It is best to take the opportunity to change the environment and live unique experiences:
Madeira, Portugal offers the largest fireworks show in the world over the bay of Funchal, so much so that it has been deserving of the Guinness Record in this category in 2006. To enjoy it, the best views are those of the Reids Palace (Five stars), from 216 euros booking in www.hotels.com**. Las Vegas, United States presents the most famous DJ in the world, Paul Oakenfold, in the Rain nightclub of the Palm Hotel and Casino (Five stars) from 72 euros booking in www.hotels.com**. The show not only offers the best music, it also includes a show of water and smart lights. Madrid, Spain has the most traditional New Year's Eve in the world, next to the famous Puerta del Sol, which becomes the perfect setting to wait for the chimes and eat the twelve grapes, surrounded by champagne and a great festive atmosphere. Then it is best to continue the party in one of the many cotillion that plague the city tonight. The perfect place to stay is Roomate Alicia (Four stars) from 133 euros booking in www.hotels.com**.Hotels.com wishes you to be able to enjoy your new year's eve holiday in the best possible way. Go ahead and follow these tips to make your New Year's Eve an unforgettable experience.
Happy new year!
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