What better way to let in 2009 than at a party?
Britain is holding host to an array of sensational New Year’s Eve parties this year, with themed nights and fancy dress occasions to ensure that 2009 is welcomed with a blast.
And for those party-goers wishing to experience a more cultural New Year’s Eve, trips to Europe will provide truly memorable experiences for this much-anticipated evening.
FemaleFirst outlines some of the most expectant parties across Europe this year.
For fans of beautiful Winter Wonderland atmospheres, Bluewater’s Ice Palace Marquee greets guests with ‘angels’ and offers complimentary sparkling wine.
Decorated in gorgeous blues, silvers and whites, guests experience all the best aspects of winter in a fully heated room, and a three course buffet dinner is enjoyed under a starlit ceiling, followed by live entertainment and dancing until the big count down.
People will sample a concoction of drinks from the Ice and Cocktails bars throughout the festivities, and a DJ provides music until a romantic carriage pick-up at the forefront of the New Year.
Those wanting to experience a European style New Year’s Eve are attending a Spanish Themed Evening at The Hamilton Hotel in Norfolk.
With the Sangria flowing, guests are entertained by flamenco dancers and a Spanish guitarist, as they enjoy a range of authentic tapas dishes to make the evening extra special.
For an alternative European experience, an astounding Russian Party is being held in London, known as a ‘nostrovia’ party, with traditional Cossack dancers and sexy burlesque girls to thrill party guests.
Acrobats, trapeze artists and fire eaters will compete for attention, and aerial artists serve cocktails and champagne to impressed guests. There is also a traditional Russian ‘nostrovia’ cocktail and champagne bar to keep the party in full swing.
Here, a professionally prepared four-course meal is followed by dancing and a DJ, and guests can engorge in the delicious chocolate fountain or race around in the under-cover dodgem cars!
Casino games are a bonus for those hoping to win the jackpot, including Black Jack, Roulette and Texan Poker.
For anyone looking forward to venturing across seas this New Year’s Eve, the Moulin Rouge club in Paris is the ultimate destination for an awe-inspiring experience.
Gorgeous French dancers delight audiences with a specially choreographed show before midnight, welcoming 2009 with maximum ‘Ooh La La’, and guests can dance to music provided by the Moulin Rouge Orchestra.
Food includes foie-gras and lobster, and bubbling French champagne compliments the evening perfectly.
Lastly, for a truly British New Year’s Eve experience, London’s Kensington Close Hotel and Spa is hosting the ultimate theme party in the form of a James Bond Ball.
This fancy-dress Bond Ball is filled with music from well-known DJs, and an adjacent room consists of casino tables for lovers of gambling and such lavish environments.
Whether staying in Britain or going abroad this year, party enthusiasts are guaranteed a spectacular New Year’s Eve to celebrate the finale of 2008 with style.
FemaleFirst Kay Taylor