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Not everyone gets it. For some of us, travel is best expressed through celebration -- that is, partying.
We prefer to exchange culture over the clinking of shot glasses and between the flashes of strobe lights.
Which cities provide the most memorable party times? Our "nightlife connoisseur" suggestions!
We prefer to exchange culture over the clinking of shot glasses and between the flashes of strobe lights.
Which cities provide the most memorable party times? Our "nightlife connoisseur" suggestions!
Party holidays come in all forms, from exotic nightclubs to dancing on a party catamaran sailing boat, tripping along a Caribbean coast. They cater to all ages, from teen parties to the young at heart, and in all types of destinations, from Asia to Europe and everywhere between.
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Whether you are celebrating a bachelor party, you are in dire need of a girlfriend getaway or you just want to live like the glamorous glitterati for a few days, catch a plane to one of these five spectacular party destinations for the trip of a lifetime.
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Sometimes you're in the mood for total relaxation on vacation, but sometimes you want to go a little wild.
With the pending doom of summer's end, it's time to put on (or take off) our Saturday's best and head to the world's best party destinations. Here is a list of popular destination where partying takes up a big part of the travel agenda.
With the pending doom of summer's end, it's time to put on (or take off) our Saturday's best and head to the world's best party destinations. Here is a list of popular destination where partying takes up a big part of the travel agenda.
Montreal, Canada
Of course, you’ll have to forego beaches and bikinis in Montreal, but with alcohol consumption and casino gambling open to the 18-and-over crowd, scintillating nightlife (try Boulevard St-Laurent or Crescent Street for the best action), strip-clubs galore, and a certain je ne sais quoi, this French-Canadian city reels in its fair share of summer party-goers all the same. Popular seasonal festivals abound. |
Côte d’Azur , France
Monaco, Nice, Cannes, and St.Tropez, all conjure images of well-heeled vacationers passing long days on the beach, and even longer nights at elegant casinos, fine restaurants, and hot nightclubs. A night of gambling is a must, but it you’re content to strut your stuff, the place to do it is Cannes’ palm-treed Croisette boardwalk. The paramount place to be seen after dark, mind you, is in St. Tropez. |
Ibiza, Spain
Listed as the “entertainment island of the world” by the Guinness Book of World Records, Ibiza, off the Spanish coast, has become synonymous with summer hedonism. Characterized by world-renowned clubs, where dance floors heave under the tracks spun by A-list international DJs, it’s quite possible you’ll spend more time dancing on this pleasure island than anywhere else on our list. |
Mykonos, Spain
Rambling white sands meet beach bars, bikini-clad bodies dancing on tables, and topless girls sprawled on the sand, you’ll find it and more on Mykonos, where two adjoining local beaches, the appropriately named Paradise and Super Paradise, host full-blown parties along their shores. The music doesn’t typically die down before dawn, just in time for sunrise and a morning nap on fine Greek island sand. |
Reykjavik, Iceland
Home to a legendary nightlife scene all year long, Best time is when Midnight Sun crests the horizon and heralds a season of midnight golf and white nights. The onset of “midnight madness,” with a Viking inspired festival complete with bonfires and live music. Despite its chilly temperatures there are plenty of thermal wonders to warm you up here too, like the hugely popular Blue Lagoon. |
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is a city for night owls. Nothing happens until 2 am – whether you are tourist or local. Locals here eat dinner at midnight, party until dawn, and sleep until noon. Tourists follow the same pattern. With €1 shot bars, world class clubs, flowing wine, and wild parties, Barcelona is always a top destination for travellers in Europe looking for a good time. It has never disappointed anyone. |
Miami, Florida
Boasting some of the hottest nightspots in the world. Club hoppers can stroll streets that teem with activity all night long. Lots of party action and live music in the Design District area. Nearby, Coconut Grove is a favorite late night stop for fun seekers. A Spanish flair for all night fun, warm weather, big beaches, skimpy clothing, perfect mojitos, yep, not the place for those with guilt complexes. |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
New Year’s Eve and Carnival are some of the craziest times to visit sultry Rio De Janeiro, but even on a typical day, the party transcends the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Dance clubs, cafés, restaurants and bars play the latest disco, house, trance, pop, funk and hip-hop. More beautiful people and frosted caipirinhas than you can handle. |
Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand
Each month, when the moon is full, fun-seekers find themselves at the crescent-shaped beach of Haad Rin for this infamous all-night party. Hip travelers from around the world pound back buckets of cheap potent booze, watch fire-eaters, and dance to the beat of throbbing techno. Hopping from bar to bar blasting a cacophony of electronica, enjoy the locally brewed Sangsom whiskey. |
New York City, USA
The undisputed epicenter of enthusiasm. Despite numerous mayoral overtures to quiet, clean, and calm the Big Apple, the city remains one of the world's top destinations for partygoers. With a 24-hour subway system, a staggering array of palatial and bantam nightclubs, late-night restaurants and elegant bars, New York is teeming with countless forms of nocturnal bliss. |
Berlin, Germany
The linchpin of European hedonism. There are more than 3.4 million inhabitants, no curfew, spectacularly designed clubs, and a partying aesthetic that privileges the casual over the obviously done-up. Half the excitement of going out is trying to locate the club you're after, as the more thrilling venues are often hidden from plain view. Live music - unmarked doors of Tausend, a favourite of Bono. |
Ios, Greece
Often referred to as the Acropolis of party destinations, Ios is indeed one of the top adult party destinations in Europe. Calm little port city by day, Ios comes alive at midnight when all the tourists stampede towards the more than 100 clubs set around the center of town. Whether they opt for the Blue Note, the Flame or the Slammer Bar, everyone is guaranteed a good time in Ios. Come here for two things: drinking and sex. |
Las Vegas, USA
A staple. No nightlife list would be complete with out it. Sin City has something for everybody. Everybody includes truck drivers, meth addicts and businessmen gambling their way through a midlife crisis. Stick to the southern end of the strip: Marquee, XS, Tao. Tell everyone you’re a movie producer. No, really. It’s hard to have a bad night out in Vegas. Best place to waste away your life savings and love it: XS in the Encore. |
London, England
The world epicenter of corner pubs touts some of the ritziest and most prestigious nightclubs in the world. Despite London’s dizzying logistics and pretenses about social class, you can enjoy fantastic music almost any night of the week. And there will always be the pubs. Just watch out for people in football shirts. And don’t mind the guy passed out in the bathroom. He’s not alcohol-poisoned; he’s just 16. |
São Paulo, Brazil
The dark horse of this list. Often overshadowed by its more beautiful and glamorous sister, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo is actually the cultural hub of Brazil, and arguably all of South America. São Paulo’s glory is not apparent upon arrival. The place is ugly. But when you dig into the sprawling concrete mass, you will discover greater diversity and intensity on a nightly basis than almost any other place in the world. |
Hong Kong
Nightlife here concentrated in Tsim Sha Sui, Lan Kwai Fong and Wanchai. All brimming with dance clubs, sports pubs, live music stages, pretentious cocktail bars, karaoke lounges, etc. Lan Kwai Fong is the most glamorous. Wanchai has several successful and glossy bars and clubs. Tsim Sha Tsui on Kowloon side. The scene here is unpretentious and local, with a few tourist traps here and there. Knutsford is the main hub of late night eats. |
Shanghai
Robust population of young foreigners, but different in that nightlife is more integrated and uniform. Yes, you'll run into the largest language barrier but that shouldn’t prevent you from having a good time. Everyone will tell you to go to the Bund, but skip it and recommend starting the night in Xintiandi (the Soho of China) and it's cluster of foreign-friendly clubs. Can’t leave without sampling a fine single malt scotch over hand-cut blocks of ice. |
Buenos Aires, Argentina
"The Paris of the South” puts a New World spin on the insane Spanish practice of eating dinner at midnight and then dancing until dawn. Although not as affordable as it used to be, Buenos Aires is still good for a 10-day bender. They love good rock music too. Start with the calmer bars of Recoleta and work your way up to the boliches of Palermo Hollywood. Best place to find yourself on a Tuesday is Bahrein. Take your time, no rush. |
Bangkok, Thailand
Thanks to a dynamic convergence of expatriate party promoters and international DJs. Breakbeat junkies flock to the dance floors of 808 Bangkok while music lovers with an appetite relax inside the minimalist interiors of Bed Supperclub, a hyper-stylish venue with a sleek restaurant and art gallery. New crop of sky high lounges, present level of chic and elegant nightclub generation. |
Tokyo, Japan
As expensive as it may be, Tokyo is still one of the best places to party in Asia. It’s the NYC of the Orient with absolutely no shortage of bars, clubs, dance halls, underground music scenes, restaurants, and all entertainment. Sleazy, sometimes dangerous, but Roppongi remains immensely popular for drinkers and party goers, and is never far from the headlines |
The Groove Cruise, USA
The Groove Cruise is in a league of it’s own as the world’s largest floating dance music festival, boasting an uber exclusive fan base, the hottest talent, and one of the most unforgettable party experiences you can find anywhere on earth. Very few events can claim to have sold out a whopping 8 months before the lineup is even released. |