🌎 Antarctica · Article 41
Antarctica: The Midnight Sun and Ice Parties
In Antarctica, January arrives during austral summer, and stations may experience continuous or near-continuous daylight.
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🇬🇱 Greenland · Article 42
Greenland: Celebrating Twice in One Night
Greenland's New Year stands out against snowy coastlines, long winter nights and the glow of village windows.
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🇫🇮 Finnish Lapland · Article 43
Lapland, Finland: Northern Lights and Reindeer
Finnish Lapland is an atmospheric place for January 1: snow muffles the landscape, warm cabins brighten winter nights and dark skies create the possibility of northern lights.
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🇲🇻 Maldives · Article 44
The Maldives: Underwater Dinners and Luxury
The Maldives presents one of the most intimate luxury versions of New Year's Eve: a dinner near the sea, illuminated overwater villas and the sound of waves.
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🇧🇹 Bhutan · Article 45
Bhutan: Archery, Monasteries, and Losar Prep
Bhutan's January 1 is a relatively quiet solar-calendar holiday compared with the kingdom's rich cycle of religious and seasonal observances.
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🇨🇱 Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile · Article 46
Easter Island, Chile: Stargazing with the Moai
Rapa Nui, also called Easter Island, lies thousands of kilometers from mainland Chile.
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🇷🇴 Transylvania, Romania · Article 47
Transylvania, Romania: Castle Parties and Bear Dances
Romania's Transylvania offers dramatic winter settings for New Year's Eve, with snow around medieval towns, illuminated squares and old stone architecture.
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🇪🇨 Galápagos Islands, Ecuador · Article 48
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador: Eco-Friendly Countdowns
The Galápagos Islands celebrate January under an unusual set of priorities: protecting endemic wildlife and sensitive ecosystems comes first.
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🇯🇴 Petra, Jordan · Article 49
Petra, Jordan: Bedouin Campfires and Candlelit Ruins
Petra offers a hauntingly beautiful setting for a winter trip to Jordan, where the sandstone walls of the Siq open onto the monumental Treasury.
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🇳🇴 Svalbard, Norway · Article 50
Svalbard, Norway: The Polar Night and Arctic Wilderness
At 78 degrees north, Svalbard welcomes the new year in the dark season.
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