School's Out - Five Fab Places to Celebrate New Years

It's nearly that time of year again. Christmas may be a few days ago, but it's New Year's that you've had your eye on for some time! According to the ancient Mayans, the world is coming to an abrupt end sometime next year. What a total bummer! Well, we think this is all the more reason to get out this season and party your tail off. But rather then doing the usual like getting all dolled up, spending a small fortune on a dinner and dance ticket only to be disappointed by bad food and cheap champagne, an evening which very well could end with little or no bang, try something new and exciting. Throw caution to the wind, grab a bunch of friends and hop a plane to check out any of a hundred of the most spectacular New Year's celebrations on Earth. If you're doing your degree online, as long as you've got internet access, you don't have to rush back for the beginning of the spring semester! For those of you that have to sit in a conventional classroom, don't worry, it only takes 19 hours to get to Sydney, you'll be back on Monday!

Times Square, New York

 WATCH THE BALL DROP!

The "Big Apple" is undoubtedly one of the hottest cities in the world. The best shopping, best food, best nightlife, best everything! This is one of the most insane parties, with over a million people sandwiching themselves into Times Square, you literally party with the world at your shoulders. 

Sydney Harbour, Australia

Down Under Thunder! 

Koh Phangan, Thailand

Why not welcome the new year first. Fill your esky to the brim with Coopers, bribe an Aussie for a spin around the harbour on their boat, and be prepared for the most epic fireworks show any city has ever seen. Larger than life pyrotechnics create a jaw-dropping show of colour and light with an exquisite soundtrack to the years greatest hits.

Thai Style New Years

If you've never been to Thailand, attending a Full Moon Party is an absolute right of passage. Koh Phangan is the Ibiza of South East Asia, and has been thrilling bohemian backpackers for decades now. Several massive sound systems blast the talents of some of the hottest DJ's on the planet. Over 5000 party goers drink and dance themselves to absolute oblivion. You have to be a little crazy to enjoy this little island, but rest assured, it'll be a night you'll never remember!

London, United Kingdom

 Jolly 'ol New Years

Do you ever really need an excuse to jet set to London. If you do happen to need an excuse, how about spending New Years under the ominous face of Big Ben? With the Summer 2012 Olympics only months away, this will be the cities most spectacular show yet. In the shadows of the famous British Parliament and towering London Eye, you'll have the best seat in the house along the Thames. Stay a few extra days and hit up Oxford and Regent street to fulfill your first NY resolution; Looking fabulous in 2012.