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Pop the cork and party! Whether at home or abroad, a little champagne gets the celebration going.
Hong Kong
What’s better than celebrating New Year’s once? Celebrating it twice! Enjoy traditional December 31 festivities at home, and then jet off to Hong Kong several weeks later to do it all over again – only bigger and arguably, better. Already the leading event on the lunar calendar, Hong Kong earns accolades for hosting the world’s biggest Chinese New Year celebration, with 2010 festivities set to run from January 20 through February 15. During this time, visitors can welcome the Year of the Ox by taking part in specially-planned events and activities like browsing colorful flower markets, attending horse races, or ogling massive fireworks displays. Don’t miss the free “fiestas," featuring elaborate floats and performers, or the International Chinese New Year Night Parade (held on February 14, Chinese New Year’s Day), when Hong Kong will be bursting at the seams with costumed revelers, musical performances, and an overall sense of jubilation.
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$129/nt+: 4-star hotel in Hong Kong's business district The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers
$65/nt+: Hong Kong hotel w/bar & gym nr shopping The Charterhouse Causeway Bay
$103/nt+: Hong Kong hotel w/rooftop pool nr train station Prudential Hotel
$90/nt+: Modern Hong Kong hotel nr Causway Bay Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong
$71/nt+: Modern waterfront Hong Kong hotel Island Pacific Hotel
$170/nt+: Luxury Hong Kong European-style hotel nr shopping The Langham
