Who doesn’t want to be first? Sydney welcomes the new year like no other city – and does it before anyone else. You’ll want to rest up because this is a full-day event.

The streets in the Central Business District (CBD) close early so wear comfortable shoes and don’t bring your cocktail – it’s illegal. Not to worry, there are plenty of places to buy that Foster’s oilcan. For the absolute best information on this event, visit Sydney’s New Year’s Eve

Where to stay: Rydges World Square. Conveniently located in the CBD, all of the city’s main attractions are close by. This 5 star hotel offers true elegance for your New Year’s stay in Sydney.

Everyone thinks of Key West as the quintessential gay vacation spot, and for New Year’s it doesn’t disappoint. First stop is the Red High Heel Drop at the Bourbon St. Pub/New Orleans House. But you don’t want to miss the fireworks at the end of the White Street Pier at midnight over Key West Harbour.

Where to stay: The Mermaid and The Alligator is a lovely establishment that offers casual elegance and is located in the heart of Old Town Key West on Truman Ave.

Who doesn’t want to spend New Year’s in the heart of it all? New York rings it in like no other city. Go for the sheer electricity and exuberance in the air – you’ll never forget it.

Where to stay: The Renaissance New York on Times Square. Need I say more? This AAA, Four-Star hotel offers superlative service and the view – well you can’t get closer to the action.

Vegas has two of the best street parties: The Fremont Experience and the Strip. The Fremont Experience hosts "America’s Party", which is the downtown block party. Tickets typically run about $80 per person. In past years the event hosted a great selection of well-known and up and coming bands performing for the hip crowd, and the pinnacle of the evening are the electronic fireworks overhead.

On The Strip, expect large crowds as everyone (drinks in hand) gets their spot for the free fireworks display which runs from Mandalay Bay to the Stratosphere. Hint: get your cocktails well before heading out – while you can drink on the street, finding your mojito might be a challenge.

Where to stay: MGM Grand and NYNY are both located right on the strip so you’ll be in the heart of the action. The MGM also has parties at Tabu and Studio 54 if the club scene is more your style.

Wherever you spend the evening, you’ll want to take a group of friends and make the most of it. There’s a big world out there, so make it your new resolution to see it!