Best New Year’s Eve breaks for couples to ring in 2024

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. From city breaks with big New Year’s Eve bashes to rural romance on a staycation with your beloved, here are the best holidays from around the globe to greet the new year with a kiss. New York, USA open image in gallery The Times Square ball drops in front of thousands at midnight on 31 December Best for: Party partners New York is world-class at delivering a dimly lit speakeasy, date night dining spot and of course an out-of-this-world New Year’s Eve celebration. Aberdeenshire, Scotland open image in gallery Rural Aberdeenshire is a romantic backdrop to toast the New Year Best for: Charming staycations Make the most of the final weekend of the year with one-on-one time closer to home on Scotland’s rugged northeast coast. Prague, Czech Republic open image in gallery Prague’s traditional Christmas market illuminates the Old Town Square until 6 January 2024 Best for: Festive fun A drizzling of snow, gothic medieval architecture and the winding Vltava River cement Prague’s place as one of Europe’s most loved-up cities.