Each year, the New Year approaches, the same question is: what will you do in this year’s Eve? In France and across the world practice has found for you, seven exotic and unusual destinations.
1 – In the desert
Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, spend New Year in the desert is more and more followers. Nicknamed “the bivouac under the stars, these tours can be cut completely from the daily rhythm.
You can stay one night, two or three days against the vastness of the desert. Prices vary according to services (start of a town or edge of the desert, coating type, number of persons) and the period of the year. It takes at least 400 euros per person for three days.
2 – On top of a tree
The tree houses are becoming more fashionable. To unwind and leave a tiring environment and aggressive, nothing like a tree house, adult size.
In Saint Paul de Vence, in Normandy, Upper Marne in the Dordogne or the treehouses can accommodate up to 8 people on the evening of New Year’s Eve. It takes at least 100 euros per person.
3 – In 1000, the castle life
For those who want to live, time of night, the life of the castle, many medieval houses organize parties. Ideal for back in time, these festivals are sometimes disguised, or animated by fans of the genre.
It takes about 100 euros per person, including dinner and entertainment.
4 – At the Beach
The sun in winter, many of us think about, but few take the leap. Yet the deals abound. Bahamas, Tahiti, St. Martin, Africa, Reunion, many sandy beaches await you: 35 ° C feet in the water.
That may be the price that you decide: 2 000 euros per person per week extra luxury in Seychelles, or 1400 euros for the same formula in Punta Cana, Mexico. Whatever your choice, decide early to avoid paying full price and more. Until the last minute, these destinations are always popular.
5 – In an igloo
For those who prefer the cold polar seas to tropical heat, many tours are offered in igloos at the poles. As part of a tour, these tours are very exotic and refreshing.
If you do not want to go that far, you can experience something similar in “Ice Bars” in Paris, London, Milan, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Bordeaux in late 2009.
Admission is about 20 euros (prices vary by country) for a glass of vodka in less than zero degrees. For its inauguration the “Ice Bar” opens its doors in Bordeaux December 31, 2009. At your jackets!
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6 – In the apartment of another
For very little cost, you can exchange your apartment or house for the New Year came from the other side of the world, your sub-tenant of an evening to enjoy the warm of your home and you hers. Based on the principle of win-win system has proven itself. So pack your bags and store your apartment!
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7 – At sea
For those wishing to combine rest and visit, cruises are ideal. Nile, Red Sea, the Indian rivers or between the Japanese islands, they combine comfort and joy of discovery at each stop.
In Europe, many companies offer packages for New Year must have at least 350 euros per person for three days in France, but rates can triple (at least 1 000 euros) if you go for the adventure to other end of the world.
In Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and Marseille, many New Year’s Eve parties will take place on a boat or barge, for the fans!
Those that attempted a night aboard a sailboat or a barge can visit our plug Weekend unusual sleep aboard a barge or a yacht