Some people love to party, at home or on vacation, and the world has some fantastic party destinations available for the most adventurous party attendees. We’re proud to present our 10 favorite party destinations across the globe. It doesn’t matter if you’re conservative or wild and crazy – you’re sure to find a party destination to suit your personality.
10. Midsummer Night’s Dream Party
The Midsummer Night’s Dream Party is held at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, California. The party has a fantasy theme but you must be one of the 800 people, usually celebrities, personally invited by Hugh Hefner in order to attend. This is the party everyone who’s everyone in California wishes they could attend – especially if they’d like to see Hugh in his pajamas!
9. Quebec Winter Carnival
The Quebec Winter Carnival in Quebec, Canada is another hot spring break destination. The festival lasts for 17 days, during which time partiers indulge in good food, good drinks, and celebrations before beginning their 40 days of lent. The beer and bands at the town’s pubs certainly don’t disappoint, either!
8. Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana is quite possibly the hottest party of the year. Visitors from all over the country flock to the French Quarter to participate in Mardi Gras activities, including bead collecting and drinking The adventurous partier will be down on the street while the more laid back attendees will find a safe place up on a balcony to watch the festivities.
7. Hedonism II
Hedonism II in Negril, Jamaica is not for the faint of heart. Clothing is optional throughout the entire complex, but there is a separate beach reserved for those feeling a little prudish. Food, beverages, parties, and nude activities (some more adult than others!) run rampant at Hedonism II.
6. Ibiza, Spain
Ibiza, Spain is the home of some of the most popular Spanish dance clubs in the world. The city contains eight mega-clubs along with a myriad of smaller venues. All are home to some of the best -known DJ’s on the globe. Combine your nights in the clubs with days on the beach and your next vacation is bound to be incredible!
5. Lake Havasu, Arizona
Lake Havasu in Arizona is one of the most popular destinations for college partiers on spring break. College students are known to soak in the sun while partaking in a week of dancing, drinking, and…well…drinking. The main attraction can be found at Copper Canyon where visitors tend to tie rented houseboats together to create an interesting party atmosphere.
4. Fetish and Fantasy Ball
The Fetish and Fantasy Ball in Las Vegas (aka Halloween Ball) is the perfect outlet for those who lean towards fantasy entertainment. Here you will find Halloween costumes ranging from ghouls to schoolgirls to dominatrixes. Be whoever or whatever you want to be – no questions asked!
3. Full Moon Party
The Full Moon Party in Hadd Rin Bay, Koh Phangan, Thailand is a thumpin’ party destination for visitors from all over the world. The island’s parties attract over 10,000 guests each and every month. Over 20 clubs host popular DJ’s spinning all sorts of hop and trance melodies. The parties extend to the beaches and even into the water and last well into the morning hours.
2. New Year’s Eve in Times Square
New Year’s Eve in Times Square, New York is quite possibly the largest party in the country. Millions flock to the center of New York City hoping to catch a glimpse of the ball dropping at midnight. Ring in the New Year with confetti, fun, friends, and a whole bunch of strangers!
1. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is one place where the partying never stops. Back your bathing suit, sunglasses, and dancing shoes. Cabo boasts more than 400 bars and even Sammy Hagar is proud to call it his home. They say the furniture in Cabo was built to be danced ON, not around – so be prepared!
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Party Travel & Vacations
Tours Gone Wild
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August 29th, 2008 at 4:11 am
Lake Havasu is hosting a Mardi Gras 2009 Feb23-Mar1 2009
Check out HavasumardiGras.com Hope to see ya there!