This year is almost over, and we’re about to usher in the year 2022! New Year’s Eve is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated evenings of the year, with everyone eager to ring in the new year with their loved ones. Everyone has something special planned to ring in the New Year, whether it’s a glass of champagne, a countdown party, or a romantic meal.
With Covid-19 having been on the market for almost two years, travel restrictions have been eased, and most nations have opened their borders to visitors, which can only mean one thing: a post-Covid holiday! If you haven’t had any destinations in mind, don’t fret, here are a few places you might want to consider for a spectacular New Year celebration.
1. Bangkok, Thailand
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Thailand’s New Year is celebrated in April, during the Songkran Festival, also known as the Water Festival, during which people bathe each other as a sign of purity. Even for foreign celebrations, though, Bangkok’s capital does not disappoint. At the stroke of midnight, a massive bright ball around 15 meters high greets the audience in true Times Square style.
Bangkok is a popular tourist destination for visitors from all over the world. The allure of culture and a wide range of attractions. Every year, thousands of people from all around the world descend on Bangkok for the New Year’s Eve festivities. World Central Bangkok is another popular destination for New Year’s Eve celebrations. They hold annual Light Up festivities around Christmas, which are a great way for a Bangkokian to join and enjoy the festive atmosphere of the season, as well as during New Year’s Eve 2022 in Bangkok.
Under a quarantine-free travel arrangement, properly vaccinated travelers from a list of low-risk nations will be able to travel to Thailand. Travelers must take an upon arrival in Thailand and remain in an approved hotel for one night while waiting for the results. You will be allowed to begin your travels if your results are negative. For more info, visit Klook.
2. Paris, France
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The customary New Year’s Eve on the Champs-Elysées is enhanced by the illuminations and a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower lit up to move even the hardest of hearts. It doesn’t end there, though! Spectacular theatrical and musical events and performances are held all throughout the city. In short, Paris is undoubtedly one of the most popular New Year’s Eve locations.
A spectacular New Year’s Eve dinner cruise, traveling on the Seine to observe the lights of the cities from a unique perspective, is a wonderfully romantic formula. If you want to liven up the gathering, though, a show with supper at the Mouline Rouge is the way to go!
To enter France, you need to ensure you have been fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination. You will no need to be quarantined. For those not vaccinated or partially vaccinated, they need to provide a valid reason, take a test, and through seven days for self-isolation. Check out Ambassade De France En Malaisie.
3. Rome, Italy
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The city of Caput Mundi has a distinct edge, as it is already excessively cool. In truth, New Year’s Eve in Rome has nothing on the other celebrations. Confirmed the incredible concerts that have seen Malika Ayane, Niccol Fabi, Nina Zilli, Daniele Silvestri, J-Ax, and many others perform in recent years. There are events all around the city and metro lines are open all night! And the frame is unquestionably one of the most exclusive on the planet! On New Year’s Eve, Italians are known for their celebratory gatherings, fun-filled events, fireworks, and other activities. If you’re going to Italy to party hard, make sure you dance till morning.
Currently, Rome is restricted to international travelers. But let’s hope that by end of the year Rome will open its borders. For details, see air heart.
4. Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Whether you are young or young at heart, if you enjoy eating, drinking, and having a good time, or if you are a hardcore party animal, Amsterdam is one destination that will force each and every individual to join the Dutch and ride the happy wave. Amsterdam, the Dutch capital, is one of those cities on the planet that gives grandeur in the name of parties, and for the New Year’s Eve celebrations in 2022, it is completely free.
The synthesis of the show that awaits you is Remblandtplein, the epicenter of nightlife, with Europe’s largest LCD screen. Dam Square is a popular gathering spot for locals and tourists at all hours of the day and night. If you are not frightened of the cold and want to celebrate the New Year in a unique way, many Dutchmen congregate on the beach of Scheveningen (1 hour from Amsterdam) to participate in the world-famous dive at the end of the year. The celebrations continue along the pier with music, dances, and toasts.
Additional requirements apply to Malaysians entering the Netherlands. Simply make certain that your test is negative. There is no need for quarantine and be sure to wear masks at all times if you are using public transports and at the airport. Check out air heart for more details.
5. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Is Copacabana Beach sufficient for you? Then take a look at these other numbers: There will be 11 barges, each with 1,200 fireworks, four large screens, and 40 audio towers. All of this will begin at 6:00 p.m. Every year, visitors from all over the world flock to Copacabana Beach for the famed party and fireworks display. And, after being postponed due to Covid-19, Rio’s New Year’s extravaganza is returning this year. Brazil is a welcoming country with few limitations on travel. To enter Brazil, most Malaysian travelers must have a negative COVID-19 test result. There is no need for quarantine. Just make sure your test is negative, put on your mask, and keep your distance from others. For more details, visit Visa List
6. Madeira Islands, Portugal
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Madeira vacations will transport you to a region of beautiful scenery and natural beauty. From the turquoise coastline to the scarlet poinsettias that cover the landscape, this sun-drenched island is known as ‘the Floating Garden,’ so expect plenty of color. Walkers will enjoy the gorgeous environment as they journey through it. Explore Madeira’s picturesque villages and dine at a local taverna on fresh seafood. On the Portuguese volcanic island of Macedo, the firm Pirotecnia Macedo set the world record for the largest fireworks display, making it into the Guinness Book of Records. You can bet they’ll attempt to outdo themselves again this year! You can also take a catamaran cruise to witness the fireworks from the sea if you want a more privileged and unique perspective.
As immunization targets have been met, Portugal has relaxed numerous COVID-19 limitations. You are welcome to enter as long as you heed the advice of local authorities. Before boarding a flight to Portugal, all passengers aged 12 and up must have a negative COVID-19 test or a recognized vaccination proof, such as the EU Digital Certificate. Certain countries, however, are still barred from visiting Portugal. For more info, check out Smart Traveller
7. London, UK
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The Thames banks are brighter than ever, and the Big Ben light spectacular is one of the world’s most iconic New Year sights. London welcomes visitors and attendees with free public transportation and spectacular shows, including concerts and fireworks, as well as hot air balloons in flight and marching bands.
What’s the best way to ring in the New Year in London? You have a lot of options: a Thames cruise, a Sensational Party with a light show on the Shard skyscraper, or even an open-air party in Trafalgar Square! Also, don’t miss out on the New Year Parade along the streets of London’s West End. Dancers, acrobats, cheerleaders, marching bands, historic cars, and more congregate in the center of the capital for a colorful festival of contemporary performances and traditional pomp and ceremony, complete with giant balloons, music, and confetti.
Before traveling to London, the Covid test is a must for those who are not fully vaccinated or have been in red-listed countries 10 days before arriving in London. You don’t need a test if you are fully vaccinated and if you did not visit any red-listed country. But for safety measures, it’s best to take a test three days before departing to London. For more detail, you can check gov.uk for more details.
With all the anticipation to travel for the New Year, do bear in mind that we need to be careful to adhere to certain Covid-19 guidelines by the countries you’ll be traveling to. Most countries are free from using masks and practicing social distancing but for a safer play, be sure to protect yourself wherever you go by following the existing guidelines. Besides that, have fun playing your ideal destination for this New Year!
Sources: For Travel Advice Lovers,Travel Triangle,Paris Digest,New Year Wiki,Travel Noire,Holidays,Visit London
