New Year in Sydney, London

Kolkata, Dec 15 : With just about 25 days left for new year, Travelocity India, well-known tour operators, has announced special packages to welcome 2010 in Sydney and London

New Years in Sydney

Hotel Price: Rs. 308,993 for two persons

Return Flight Price: Rs. 54,238 per person

Airline: Emirates

Duration: Four Days and Three Nights

About The Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach, Sydney (4* Hotel):

Known as Sydney's Seaside Village Coogee Beach is just a few kilometers from the centre of Sydney. Located opposite the beach, Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The hotel offers modern, up-to-date rooms in a beautiful beachside location. All guest rooms have high-speed broadband internet to keep connected, 32 inch flat screen TVs and on demand movies for your entertainment.

Sydney for New Years - Howzatt for a party?

The first place in the world to usher in the New Year, the New Years Eve celebrations in Sydney make one heck of a show. The beaches offer the chance to celebrate Christmas in swimsuits and groove to the latest of tunes without worrying about that heavy fur coat. The Children's Concert and the Lighting of the Christmas tree in Martin Place are a delight to watch.

A canon is fired from Fort Denison at 1pm to start the celebrations, mini-light shows, smoking ceremonies, aerial flyovers are just some of the acts that follow. The celebrations end with the world's biggest fireworks display along the Sydney Harbour.

New Years in London

Hotel Price: Rs. 152,140 for two persons

Return Flight Price: Rs. 76,070 per person

Airline: Gulf Air

Duration: Four Days and Three Nights

About Radisson Blu Portman Square, London (4* Hotel):

Great location in the heart of central London, just a minute away from the shops of Oxford Street or the Speaker's Corner of Hyde Park. This hotel offers excellent facilities to satisfy needs of both leisure and business travellers, with fully equipped fitness centre, restaurant, 24 hours room service, concierge services and complimentary high speed wireless internet connection.

London for New Years - Tis the season to be jolly

The warmth of the festivities in London can beat even the harshest of winters.

Come New Years Eve the streets are alit with festive lights and cheer. Traditional English pubs serve champagne and food and parties are in abundance. The London Eye offers a fantastic view of the fireworks display as does the Big Ben clock tower.

But the party isn't over yet. The London Parade held on January 1st is a gala celebration led by local heroes, marching bands, clowns and others. A local tradition, the parade is now popular all across Europe. Be sure not to miss it.