RIO
Copacabana beach is known to be the epicentre of celebrations. The party officially starts with
live music and Brazilian samba, while the rock bands get the crowd in the mood. Can just
imagine the amount of excitement samba beats bring in! Do note though, don’t forget to pack
white clothing if you are heading here. It is customary to wear one, and is said to bring good
luck for the New Year.
MEXICO
Festivities in the streets, fireworks and sparkles make Mexico a personal favourite of many.
Whatever your choice, the trick is to be a part of local traditions of the place you are in. In
Mexico, eating 12 grapes as the clock strikes midnight on the 31st grants you a dozen wishes
for the year to come (I love grapes!). The tradition is of Spanish origin and also occurs in Chile
and Costa Rica. Interesting, isn’t it?
Too late to head out?
If you still think it is too late to spend on an international trip, head to local getaways. I have
been a city girl all my life, but when it comes to spending the New Year’s Eve on a budget, a
local getaway wins my heart. If you are in Mumbai, head to the seaside; go for trekking or have
a bonfire on the beach. Nothing beats the natural attractions, and places like Lonavala,
Mahabaleshwar, Khandala, Kolad, Bhandardhara, Nasik, etc. should do you good. If you are in
North India, a serene New Year’s celebration in Dunlod, Darjeeling, Shimla, Pilibhit,
Dharamshala, etc. amidst delicious food might just work wonders for the year to come. As they
say; what you do at New Year’s, you will do all year. Hence, decide well!
Whether you decide to dine in or party out, do something new every 31st December, and don’t
forget to ponder over the endless possibilities that could unfold in the New Year. (Do pray for a
lot of trips and holidays, I do this all the time!)
NCE!
THE BROWN SCOOTER WISHES YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR IN ADVA