Monday, December 18, 2017

TRAVEL / NEW YEAR SPECIAL..... GLOBAL GROOVE

GLOBAL GROOVE

While old classics like Ibiza and Amsterdam continue to get crowds grooving, this year is about hitting new party shores for underground techno gigs and speakeasy bashes

Tune into mellow musical nights, indulge in some diehard clubbing or party till the afterhours at the newest party haunts this December...

NEWBIE BASHES

Koh Phangan, Thailand: 
Koh Phangan is a party paradise on full moon and half-moon nights. The island comes alive with thousands of partygoers from around the world converging here to drink, dance and jump the famed ‘rope of fire’. It is famous for its heady bucket drinks and fire jugglers. The biggest bash is reserved for New Year’s eve. Try roping in Bangkok and Phuket also on your visit to Thailand.

Boracay, Philippines: 
Boracay is not just known for its powdery-white beaches and sparkling blue seas. It is the party capital of the Filipino archipelago and is famous for its vibrant nightlife. The island is divided into three sections — Station 1, Station 2 and Station 3 — which offer everything from wild parties, busy lounges, neighbourhood bars to live music gigs. If you’re looking to dance the night away and party hard, Station 1 has a lot of great places such as Guilly’s Island and Club Farrow. Station 2 is known for its live music venues, reggae and Caribbean vibe. Some of the wellknown bars include Epic, Summer Place and Coco. Station 3 is for beachside chilling.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 
Dubai becomes a whole new place this season with a fabulous weather greeting travellers with ample entertainment and nightlife options. Spend long hours enjoying pool and beach parties or desert safaris. World renowned artistes and DJs play regularly at popular clubs Cavalli, Cirque Le Soir, Armani, VIP Room, White Dubai, Pacha and Blue Marlin. It is one destination where people extend their flight halt just to party and head to the next party place.

Corfu, Greece: 
One of the most cosmopolitan islands of Greece, Corfu offers never-ending pub-crawling. From mainstream Greek and international music to hip hop, house and electro beats, the idea is to play varied playlists and DJ sets. Party on the bay with delicious Mediterranean menus – Corfu is a combination of hardcore clubbing and soothing lounge vibes.

CLASSIC PARTY TOWNS

Sydney, Australia: 
There is no match to the weekend party vibe of Sydney. Friday and Saturday nights are as buzzing as on a New Year’s eve. There are innumerable drinking spots offering varied kinds of experiences. The main areas of action are spread across Darling Harbour, CBD and King’s Cross. The nightlife scene in Sydney is constantly evolving, offering a mix of world-class nightclubs, neighbourhood bars, live music venues and waterfront cocktail bars.

Rio De Janerio, Brazil: 
Rio sure knows how to party on the beach with countless clubs and bars lining the shores of Copacabana that run well into the morning. It gets even crazier during New Year’s and the carnival in February when more than 2 million people flock here to celebrate. The clubs are a great mixture of traditional samba, electronic dance music, LGBT friendly and live music. After midnight, the waterfront comes alive with disco clubs and samba beats and continues till the wee hours.

Berlin, Germany: 
Berlin is home to both underground techno clubs and rock and alternative venues that host events late into the night. No matter what time of the day or night, you will always find a party happening here. The party capital of Germany, Berlin is famed the world over for its diversity – from underground nightclubs open till morning to old school neighbourhood beer gardens, grungy live gigs to classy wine bars. Berlin is also home to some of the most secret and wild parties where nobody knows the venue till an hour before the party starts!

Las Vegas, US: 
Las Vegas is a city that does not sleep. It has pulsating day clubs, throbbing nightclubs and a party calendar that remains buzzing through the year. Some of the biggest EDM artistes from around the world have concerts lined up through the winter season at various venues.

Nausheen Tareen

TL17DEC17

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