The countdown to 2017 has begun. Will you bring in the New Year amid a festive blast of confetti and trumpets? Or the eerie calm of a desert oasis? ForbesLife India suggests a few favourites
Galápagos Islands, EcuadorIt’ll take a while to get to this remote island chain but it is worth it. Here, a unique wildlife hasn’t learnt to fear humans. That’s why you’ll have to watch your feet while walking the park’s trails to avoid stepping on iguanas or nesting birds. Wake up on the New Year morning and swim next to sea lions and turtles. This pristine stretch of Earth is home to an
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New Orleans, USAIf it’s Mississippi, can a trumpet blast be far behind? Enjoy the local music that accompanies the fleur-de-lis (a stylised lily) drop by the Mississippi river. On New Year’s Eve, a large baby sculpture—with the fleur-de-lis symbol on its headgear—is lowered from a pole or a building. You can also groove into Jackson Square and Bourbon Street, or take your pick from the wi
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Las Vegas, USAYou can bet that this will be one non-stop party on the Strip. Dynamic action on the dance floor is guaranteed by big-ticket DJs and the hip-hop stars you’ve been gawking at in videos. Bring that stash of wads along with your close drinking buddies, dress to impress (everyone here does) and hop on the roulette. (PS: Drake’s taking the stage at Hakkasan at MGM Grand on New Ye
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Sossusvlei, Namib desert, NamibiaThe intense orange of the dunes set against the salt and clay pans makes for a surreal desert landscape that has made Sossusvlei the most photographed place in Namibia. Watch the sunrise on a hot air balloon over this landscape or go on a guided walk to see the flora and fauna. If all the pampering at the luxury desert lodges isn’t enough, there’s more: Th
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Cappadocia, TurkeyFloat in the sky on a hot air balloon for a glimpse of a spectacular volcanic landscape sculpted by erosion and minaret-like rock formations. Get a grand welcome on touchdown with a glass of champagne. That should help you on your way to exploring a landscape littered with underground cave dwellings, a legacy dating back to the 4th century.
