Palacio Duhau, Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
What: A recently opened option if you want to celebrate in grand fashion. Choose from 3,500 wines at the hotel’s restaurant Vinoteca; wander through the garden designed by Carlos Thays – the man behind the city’s botanical gardens. And finish the night in the oversized tub in your room. Tip: The adventurous might fancy a swim in the indoor pool lit up by 750 coloured bulbs. TC
Muscat, Oman
What: The beautiful Omani beaches, where green turtles lay their eggs. If the full moon is out, watch how the little turtles negotiate their way to the sea by following the reflection of the moon. Tip: The Chedi Muscat is lovely, but the beaches further down the coast are more spectacular. AG
Vogue Café Moscow
What: A Russian approximation of low-key Frenchified Euro-chic, created as a lure for the city’s cash-rich, cool-hunting buzzy young things. Don’t go confusing it with the ill-fated Fashion Café chain of the mid-1990s. Tip: Don’t get drunk. Chic Muscovites consider drunkenness déclassé. PV
Mopti, Mali
What: Mopti on the edge of the Sahara is known as the Venice of Mali because it’s located between the Bani and the Niger rivers. The home of Timbuktu, Mali is an incredible country to visit. If you fancy a more contemplative New Year’s Eve, the celebrations here are extreme and staggering and steeped in ancient humanity. Or you can head to Djenné, Timbuktu’s ancient sister city and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tip: Be sure to get health advice before travelling to this remote area. KH
Caprice, Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong
What: Wham-bam catwalk glam. Hong Kong’s most chic dining salon has the best chef’s table in town and harbour views for the festive fireworks. Tip: Dragging children with you? HK’s Disneyland (disney.com.hk) may be petite, but it delivers. The daily parade and Space Mountain never fail with jaded juveniles. GT
Boujis, London
What: A sloaney boîte frequented by younger factions of the British aristocracy and the peroxide and professionally skinny elements of the visiting Hollywood A-list crowd. A less trendy but posher Bungalow 8 for Londoners. Raucous. Tip: Tuesday night is the wildest night at Boujis – in fact, every Tuesday is New Year’s Eve in Boujisland. PV
Naughty Nuri, Ubud, Bali
What: An unassuming roadside shack that serves The Beautiful Drink – otherwise known as the dry martini. It doesn’t need to be surrounded by glitz and glam to impart its magical marriage of ice and fire, you know. The finest martinis on the island, bar none, are here. Perfect for faff-free festivities and startlingly good BBQ ribs. Tip: Just a stagger across the road is Christina Ong’s Uma Ubud hotel. Book a Garden Room, which comes complete with a sexy carbon-coloured semi-alfresco bathroom. It couldn’t be more chic, or more convenient. GT
Roof Club, Gramercy Park Hotel, New York
What: One of the city’s most exclusive nights out, inspired by turn-of-the-century New York clubs such as Ziegfeld’s, the Roof Club should be open just in time. It’s only open to members and guests of the recently opened hotel. Tip: Dine first at Park Chinois, located in the hotel. It’s the latest offering by Alan Yau of Hakkasan and Yauatcha in London. TC
One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai
What: Just 50 contemporary Arabic rooms and suites set in an immaculately manicured beachside garden with a delicious pool (padded headrests, darling, padded headrests), plus a comfy private library/lounge bar and dining room. Think it’s all footballers and dune bashing in Dubai? Think again. Rooms from £271. Tip: Book well in advance for One&Only’s sublime Givenchy Spa and Oriental hammam baths, and the life-changing manicure-pedicure at Bastien Gonzalez for next day recovery. You know you’re worth it. GT
Lucques, Los Angeles
What: A great Italian restaurant just down the road from the Paul Smith shop in Melrose. Fans of Italian food will always find a good meal here. Friendly staff and nice, simple decor. Tip: Make sure you pop into the shop first! PS
