Are you planning to go somewhere cool for New Year’s Eve this year? If so, we know if two brilliant places to think about.

Cancun, Mexico and Amsterdam, Netherlands might be too very distinctively different spots, but both are totally worthwhile. Here’s why.

Cancun, Mexico

Cancun is a fabulous winter getaway

Have you thought about visiting Cancun for New Year’s Eve? Cancun already has a wonderful reputation for being one of the best vacation destinations ever. It’s the number one Mexican city attracting tourist attention. According to Get Your Guide, there are tons of New Year’s Eve festivities to choose from if that’s how you want to personally ring in the new year.

The Coco Bongo New Year’s Beach Party has an open bar and food with tickets starting at $99. The premium entrance fee for that party starts at $170 per person. Another exhilarating option would be the Sunrise New Year’s Beach Party Coco Bongo Party, which lasts for six hours and starts at $45 per person. People tend to let loose when they visit Cancun, which is why this is one of the prime destinations for such a celebratory holiday.

Average winter temperature:	76°F to 82°F
NYE activities:	Coco Bongo New Year’s Beach Party, Sunrise New Year’s Beach Party Coco Bongo Party

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Partying in Amsterdam is already a common movie trope

It’s easy to associate Amsterdam with party-lovers. There are even loads of “non-touristy” things to enjoy there. While it’s true that hard drugs are strictly illegal in Amsterdam, movies and TV shows often represent Amsterdam as being an easier place to dabble. When it comes to New Year’s Eve, Amsterdam is a brilliant place to be, even if you’re choosing to ring in the new year completely sober.

Guests and locals looking to have the time of their lives will find what their heart desires. The New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl party and ice skating experience on Rembrandtplein are just a couple of options. The eye-catching firework show called Electric Fireworks features a massive countdown clock to lay on as midnight strikes.

Average winter temperature:	45°F to 42°F
NYE activities:	New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl party, Ice skating experience on Rembrandtplein