We are just a few sleeps away from 2017 and wow, what an eventful year it has been! All of us seriously deserve a pat on the back for a year of hard work and surviving life’s setbacks.

The idea of having a quiet night and catching up on sleep might sound enticing for workaholics, but you should really consider spending quality time and ushering into 2017 with your loved ones instead. You don’t have to be abroad or drunk to make it count. What matters most is the company of your closest family and friends.

Fret not if you have yet to make any plans because it isn’t too late. We have a list of 6 Stylish New Year’s Eve Parties for you to pick from.

#1 BAR CANARY

We lost count on the number of times we have visited Bar Canary. The stunning rooftop bar is hands down our favourite rooftop bar in town to date.

This coming New Year’s Eve from 9pm till late, Bar Canary will be transformed into a tropical wonderland, where you can experience artificial snow falling onto the dance floor whilst bobbing your head to live music by DJ SoulRocka by the pool. Enjoy free entry, drinks from $15 nett, bottle deals from $98 nett and table packages at $438 nett.

Special festive concoctions (S$20++ per glass) will be launched exclusively for this special month, namely Santa’s Tiki and Elf’s Slippers. The former is a cocktail comprising cognac, don, rum shaken with tropical fruit juices and served with homemade pineapple and passionfruit ice cubes. The latter consists of icy strawberry margarita popsicles served in Midori Liqueur muddled with fresh lemon and basil leaves.

PS. Bar Canary’s cocktails never fail us.

Grand Park Orchard, Level 4
270 Orchard Road
Singapore 238857
Tel: +65 6603 8855
Sun to Thu: 12pm to 1am
Fri and Sat: 12pm to 2am
Nearest Station: Somerset / Orchard

#2 MITZO RESTAURANT & BAR

Mitzo Restaurant & Bar never fails to put a smile on our faces with their famed Mitzo Special Barbeque Pork and Black Truffle Crispy Roast Duck. Celebrate the last moments of 2016 over a Cantonese dinner before toasting to a good year with their array of artisanal cocktails. Only on 31 December 2016, drinks start from S$15 nett and bottle deals start from S$98 nett.

If you want to reserve a table and enjoy the comforts of an elegant intimate setting, you can book a table (packages at S$438 nett). The event starts from 9pm and everyone enjoys free entry.

If you cannot decide between Bar Canary and Mitzo Restaurant & Bar, do consider shuffling between these two—since both are located on the same level of Grand Park Orchard. Well, sometimes in life, we can have the best of both worlds.

Grand Park Orchard, Level 4
270 Orchard Road
Singapore 238857
Tel: +65 6603 8855
Sun to Wed: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 1am
Thu to Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Orchard / Somerset

#3 COCOBOLO POOLSIDE BAR + GRILL

Enjoy a more laidback dinner with festive spread at Cocobolo Poolside Bar + Grill (S$78++ per adult and S$39++ per child), then head over to Park Hotel Clarke Quay’s lobby to join in the countdown party.

The lavish dinner commences at 6.30pm; savour unlimited portions of Cajun-spiced Roast Turkey, Spanish-style Whole Roasted Suckling Pig and Fresh Seafood etc.

After indulging in Cocobolo Poolside Bar + Grill’s sumptuous buffet spread under the starry night sky, head over to the hotel lobby and enjoy free-flow beer, wine and mocktails until midnight. The hotel lobby will also broadcast live screening of MediaCorp Channel 5′s Countdown Party.

An all-you-can-eat feast followed by all-you-can-drink party? That’s life!

Park Hotel Clarke Quay
1 Unity Street
Singapore 237983
Tel: +65 6593 8855
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

#4 PORTA

PORTA has taken over the space that was previously occupied by Brizo and is Park Hotel Clarke Quay’s newest F&B development. The new restaurant will be serving modern European 3-course festive sets from S$55++ onwards. You can expect tantalising dishes such as Warm Angel Hair Pasta with Sakura Prawn and Roasted French Duck Breast on Pumpkin Puree.

Walk towards Park Hotel Clarke Quay’s hotel lobby and join in the good cheer, where all diners and in-house hotel guests are invited to partake in the countdown party. Treat yourselves to free flow beer, wines and mocktails from 11pm to 12am.

Surround yourself with your closest ones and make some new friends too!

1 Unity Street
Park Hotel Clarke Quay
Singapore 237983
Tel: +65 6593 8855
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

#5 SMOKE & MIRRORS

Perched atop the iconic National Gallery Singapore is the gorgeous destination rooftop lounge Smoke & Mirrors, which boasts panoramic views of the Marina Bay skyline. Countdown to 2017 here and look forward to spectacular fireworks, live DJ performance by DJ Kaye from Darker Than Wax and more. Cover charge is available S$98++, which includes a glass of wine or champagne and access to the indoor lounge.

Gather a group of friends for their table packages; indoor lounge tables start from S$888++ while outdoor terrace packages start from S$1,088++ for up to 4 pax. Both table packages include three bottles of Perrier-Jouët champagne.

It’s also the last day to enjoy the special festive cocktails – Mulled Ole Merry, made with Christmas Spice, Port Wine and Spiced Peach and Just Getting’ Started, a concoction of Monkey Shoulder Whiskey, Amaro Montenegro, Bubbled & a dash of festive dust.

The best dressed will walk away with a bottle of Perrier-Jouët champagne! The party starts at 9pm and the dress code is dapper and chic.

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01 St Andrew’s Road, #06-01
National Gallery Singapore
Singapore 178957
Tel: +65 9234 8122
Nearest Station: City Hall

#6 THE CARVERY

The Carvery is a roast specialty restaurant serving a comprehensive selection of premium roasts accompanied with a note-worthy entourage of accompaniments. On 31 December, indulge in a festive buffet of US Dry Aged Blank Angus Prime Rib, Spit-roasted Chicken with Tarragon, Yorkshire Pudding, Braised Duck in Pinot Noir, Black Forest Trifle and more.

Takeaway orders (do order 3 days in advance) are available for the Spit-roasted Chicken with Tarragon until 01 Jan 2017.

The New Year’s Eve dinner will start at 6.30pm till 10.30pm and the countdown commences at 7pm. The event will last until 1am. Guests can order festive tipples such as the Enchanted Berry Fizz Aqua Luna to be served at the restaurant, while a 3-piece band plays Top 40 tunes and DJ spinning the best party hits post countdown.

Dinner + NYE party prices range from S$108++ per adult (inclusive of a glass of a champagne), S$138++ per adult (inclusive of free flow beer, champagne and wine) and S$58++ per child (inclusive of free flow soft drinks and juices).

Level 7, Park Hotel Alexandra
323 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159972
Tel: +65 6828 8880
Nearest Station: Queenstown / Redhill

This post is brought to you by Park Hotel Group. 

What are your plans this coming New Year’s Eve? Please do not tell us you are staying at home because you definitely should head out and paint the town red!

Singapore is a vibrant city filled with many exciting parties. Be it a beachside party or a countdown at the glitzy nightclub, there are many options for you.

From the world’s tallest alfresco bar 1-Altitude, one of the world’s best beach clubs Tanjong Beach Club to Pan Pacific Singapore’s Atrium Lounge, here are the 9 Best Places In Singapore To Countdown To 2017.

#1 ATRIUM LOUNGE

Atrium Lounge is located on the first floor of Pan Pacific Singapore. The visually stunning lounge features numerous seating pods floating above a pool. Atrium Lounge is also home to Asia’s longest bar – it spans 44 metres long!

Pan Pacific Singapore
Level One
7 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039595
Tel: +65 6826 8240
Sun to Thu: 10am – 1am
Fri and Sat: 10am – 2am
Nearest MRT Station: Promenade

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#2 CÉ LA VI SINGAPORE

CÉ LA VI Singapore is a must-visit for all. The establishment is perched atop Singapore’s most iconic infrastructure -Marina Bay Sands- and boasts a spellbindingly beautiful view of The Lion City. Kickstart your New Year’s Eve at the SkyBar and continue the celebration at the Club Lounge’s masquerade ball-themed party all the way till 5am!

1 Bayfront Ave
Marina Bay Sands
Singapore 018971
Tel: +65 6508 2188
Mon to Wed: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Thu and Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11.30pm
Sat: 12pm – 3.30pm, 6pm – 11.30pm
Sun: 12pm- 3.30pm, 6pm – 11pm

#3 GRAND HYATT SINGAPORE

Usher into the new year with Grand Hyatt Singapore’s Belle Époque countdown party at the hotel lobby. Enjoy free-flow Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque vintage champagne and unlimited servings of gourmet desserts. Tickets start at S$88++ each. Alternatively, a festive dinner at one of Grand Hyatt Singapore’s various restaurants will grant you admission to the party too.

10 Scotts Road
Singapore 228211
Tel: +65 6732 1234
Nearest Station: Orchard

#4 LANTERN ROOFTOP BAR

Fullerton Bay Hotel’s Lantern Rooftop Bar is a popular watering hole amongst locals and foreigners alike. The alfresco bar showcases a scintillating view of Singapore’s skyline and we absolutely love its chill vibes!

80 Collyer Quay
Singapore 049326
Tel: +65 6597 5299
Sun to Thu: 8am – 1am
Fri and Sat: 8am – 2am
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

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#5 SILOSO BEACH PARTY

This one is for the party animals. The Siloso Beach Party 2016 is the Singapore’s only beach countdown party and this year marks its tenth anniversary. Tickets start from S$48 each (excluding booking fee) for an early bird admission. 12 hours of foam pool party, fireworks display and both local and international DJs’ performances – we can’t wait!

Siloso Beach, Sentosa

#6 SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is launching a countdown party at Marriott Cafe, where you can anticipate to a scrumptious buffet spread whilst tuning into top hits by Singaporean local band John Molina & Krueger. Note that prices vary across the different seating tiers.

320 Orchard Road
Singapore 238865
Nearest Station: Orchard

#7 TANJONG BEACH CLUB

Tanjong Beach Club was ranked as one of the world’s best beach clubs by Condé Nast Traveller and rightfully so! This slice of tropical paradise is indeed worth travelling for. This year, beachgoers can look forward to a 2-Day New Year Beach Extravaganza from 9pm, 31 Dec 2016 to 10pm, 01 Jan 2017. Get your beach body ready, because sleep is for the weak.

120 Tanjong Beach Walk, Sentosa
Singapore 098942
Tel: +65 9750 5323
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

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#8 THE FLOAT @ MARINA BAY

Rock On! 2017 at The Float @ Marina Bay will be accommodating up to 26,000 visitors. This upcoming large-scale event will feature international celebrities such as 15-time Grammy award winner Alicia Keys, Mandopop star Rainie Yang and more. The production alone costs a whopping S$6 million and tickets to this show starts range from S$48 to S$218.

#9 1-ALTITUDE

NYE 2016 at 1-Altitude: Glitz, Glamour & Gold! will be a countdown party unlike any other. After all, you will be 282 metres above sea level and ushering into the new year at the world’s highest alfresco bar! The party starts at 6pm and will last to 4am the following morning.

1 Raffles Place
#61-01 – #62-02
Singapore 048616
Tel: +65 6438 0410
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

Picture this – you feasting in the skies with your loved one, and luxuriating in the breathtaking view of the Singapore skyline onboard Singapore Flyer. Dining in the skies might seem bogus to some but with Singapore Flyer’s Premium Sky Dining Flight Festive Menu, it is so possible!

Indulge in specially curated festive-themed menus throughout the festive season from 01 December 2015 to 01 January 2016. On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the experience becomes even more unforgettable with more premium menus.

We consider this a one-in-a-lifetime date experience. Here are some things you can expect from the menus offered throughout this festive season onboard Singapore Flyer.

PREMIUM SKY DINING FLIGHT FESTIVE MENU

For a special experience to impress your date or to simply want something different to remember, bring your partner on a dinner onboard Singapore Flyer from 01 Dec to 30 Dec 2015 (with the exception of 24 & 25 Dec). You are set to enjoy a fabulous four-course menu of Lobster perfumed with Saffron and Caviar, Chicken Roulade of Pistachio and Morel Mushroom, Braised Beef Cheeks with Parsnip Puree and Port Jus, Miso Barley Cod with Braised Daikon and Seasonal Vegetables, and Framboisier.

Enjoy these luxurious delights, all while taking in the panoramic view of Marina Bay.

The Festive Menu is priced at $329.00++ per couple, inclusive of a glass of wine and a Christmas party pack each.

PREMIUM SKY DINING FLIGHT CELEBRATION MENU

For the really special days, hurry to book your seats for the exclusive menu available only on 24 & 25 Dec 2015, and 31 Dec 2015 & 01 Jan 2016.

This five-course menu has all the dishes to leave you in awe – Duck Rillette, Yuzu Crab Salad, Wagyu Beef Brisket, Chicken Roulade with Foie Gras and Duxelle Mushroom, and Black Cod and Citrus Orange Fennel Salad. Now, that is a feast befitting Christmas, ain’t it!

The Celebration Menu is priced at $399.00++ per couple, inclusive of a glass of champagne and a Christmas party pack each.

On New Year’s Eve, you can also embark on a Premium Champagne Fireworks Flight, where you get to enjoy the New Year’s Eve fireworks in a special themed capsule, all while enjoying celebratory glasses of champagne! It is priced at $79.00nett per adult aged 18 years and above. Available at 11.30pm on 31 December (New Year’s Eve).

Visit Singapore Flyer’s official site for more information on how you can book your dream festive dining experience!

Singapore Flyer
30 Raffles Avenue Singapore 039803
For tickets: +65 6333 3311
Customer Service Tel: +65 6333 3311
Daily: 8.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

This post is brought to you by The Singapore Flyer.

Picture this – the clock strikes twelve and your calendar transforms from year 2015 to 2016. And at that very split second, the dark skies of every cosmopolitan city instantly lights up with colourful splashes of booming fireworks. There is truly no better way to welcome the New Year with your loved ones than with gorgeous fireworks display.

The premiums you pay for air tickets, hotels and whatnot will be totally worth it when you witness the sparks in the skies; it will be a memory etched to your heart forever.

From New York City’s iconic countdown party at Times Square to Sydney Harbour Bridge’s 12-minute display, here are the 8 Best Cities to Watch Fireworks on New Year’s Eve.

Source: Good WP

#1 AMSTERDAM

For the best views at touristy areas in Amsterdam, visitors will have to arrive early to secure the best spots. The crowd can get overwhelming and it is not advisable for those who are claustrophobic. The city’s quieter main canals pose as ideal alternative venues to view the fireworks erupt into magnificent streaks.

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#2 BANGKOK

A major firework display awaits at Bangkok’s Central World Square. It is encouraged for eager participants to arrive at least two hours before midnight to guarantee better viewing spots. If you are after something more private and exclusive, dining by the riverside will still grant you an unrivalled view.

Source: Gary McGovern

#3 DUBAI

Global city Dubai boasts the biggest and tallest fireworks in the world. The jaw-dropping fireworks will take place and cascade over the world’s tallest infrastructure Burj Khalifa. It is so impressive that people from all walks of life actually fly to witness this fascinating display. Nightlife destinations and dining options are aplenty so go ahead and paint the town red!

Source: Vegas Good Buys

#4 LAS VEGAS

The reputation of Las Vegas has always been crazy – and it still is. The Las Vegas Strip will be closed and out of bounds for all vehicles, and the entire stretch evolves into a gigantic countdown party. Choreographed fireworks are launched by the big casinos at midnight and everything gets wilder from then. After the fireworks, head indoors for the most splendid parties at Las Vegas’ best nightclubs.

Source: London The Inside

#5 LONDON

Marvel at the spellbindingly beautiful fireworks spiralling across River Thames and you will soon find yourselves hopelessly enchanted by the incredible London city. However, do know that the best viewing areas actually do require admission tickets – choose your spot wisely as moving between the designated zones are prohibited during New Year’s Eve.

Source: Countdown Entertainment

#6 NEW YORK CITY

The annual countdown event at New York City’s Time Square requires some form of perseverance, but know that your patience would be rewarded when the entertaining party starts with a bang at 6pm. The famous Times Square Ball descends from 70 feet above when midnight strikes, and the skies will be illuminated by spectacular fireworks and colourful confetti.

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#7 PARIS

The City of Love does not need much convincing for travellers to visit. Paris, the most romanticised city in the world, indeed lives up to its hype. A glimpse of the fabulous fireworks and light showcase over the world-famous Eiffel Tower monument is simply indescribable and enough to have you raving on for years.

Source: Happy New Year

#8 SYDNEY

From restaurants to even Taronga zoo, everyone in Sydney gears up for the exciting New Year’s countdowns every year. The breathtaking 12-minute fireworks display makes a perfect backdrop for the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Rock up to a bar or board a deluxe cruise and spoil yourselves silly with an indulgent view.

If you haven’t booked your trip, it is still not too late to book your dream year-end holiday. Here are our picks for the Best Places To Travel In December.