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Happy New Year in Advance: We give you Five unique ways to celebrate New years Eve

Struggling to come up with a way to ring in 2018 in style or just looking to do something different? We look at some of the best offerings to ring in the New Year.

Take a risk

It may be too late to jet to Sydney for the fireworks or Rio for the famous beach party but there are plenty of excellent options closer to home if you are looking to

Last minute holiday specialists such as lastminute.com and others have dozens of last minute deals including Paris, Prague and Edinburgh.

View from a window at the Caledonian Hotel in the heart of Edinburgh.

 

Time to Blow of the cobwebs

No matter what you do to watch the clock strike midnight (or not) get out and about to blow off the cobwebs of the old year and welcome the new.

Grab a bike and go off the rails.

 

A bike ride to remember.

Mind your surroundings

Masquerade balls and NYE parties are a dime a dozen around the country but the Christmas season is the best time of year to support local businesses. Visit your local restaurants and pubs to ring in the New Year with people from your area, all while supporting local business.

For the sake of good ol’ times.

 

Home sweet home

Grab your nearest and dearest and try your hand at mixology and whip up some festive cocktails to toast 2018.

Alternatively you can stick to the basics with a twist. Check out some of our tips on how to rustle up the best gin and tonics.

Make it your own.

 

Calm your senses before you enter 2018

New Year’s yoga retreats are increasingly popular around the country but if you feel yourself needing a little downtime post-party season there are a number of weekend retreats kicking off in January that run throughout the year. The Burren Yoga Retreat in Co Clare offers a busy roster of yoga, guided Burren outings and healthy vegetarian walks. There is limited availability left for their January 3-9 retreat and for each weekend in the remainder of the year.

With a tranquil mindset, enter into the New Year.