Everyone knows that London, Sydney and New York are famous for their New Year celebrations. The sheer number of people who crowd the streets of the South bank or Times Square to bring in the New Year is amazing itself without the added bonus of seeing multi million pound firework displays and other once-a-year events. However, the big cities raise their accommodation very high during the New Year so unless you’ve got somewhere to stay, they can end up being quite expensive. Also, the huge numbers of people attending often means you’ll need to show up early and spend a lot of time waiting around if you want to secure the best views.

One of the best alternatives to city celebrations for families is to spend your New Year holidays in Disney World, Florida. Disney world’s New Year celebrations - unlike those seen in the large cities - are designed specifically for families. All of the parks offer something different from firework displays to street parties and can be perfect New Year holidays for kids and adults alike.

If the big cities aren’t your thing, there are plenty of New Year holidays around the world even in the sunnier resorts that offer a much more intimate experience that are perfect for couples of older people who don’t want to spend their new year’s surrounded by strangers or waiting hours for the party to begin.