New Years Eve breaks in 2012

Holiday accommodation for 2012 New Year holidays from HomeAway Holiday-Rentals

Celebrate the New Year in style this year with a special New Year break! New Year holidays have become increasingly popular as people look to combine their holiday with the chance to experience the celebrations in exciting new destinations. So if the prospect of another New Year celebration spent in your home town does not appeal, why not find out what the rest of the world has to offer and enjoy the festivities somewhere new.

However you wish to start the fresh year, a New Year break in private holiday rental accommodation creates the ideal, tailor-made solution for a special family reunion or a party with your friends. Whether you want to bask in the glorious sunshine on a tropical beach, celebrate with the locals on a foreign city break, relax with friends and family in a cosy country cottage or take to the pistes on a New Year skiing holiday, there are endless possibilities guaranteed to set you on the right course for a very happy new year!

Destinations for 2012 new year breaks

Top five new year break destinations

New Year breaks in France

Renowned for its outstanding food and drink, France is the ideal setting for a memorable new years holiday, whether you're looking for a New Year ski holiday, city break or a unforgettable family get-together in one of the magical chateau in the countryside.

New Year breaks in Scotland

Celebrate hogmany in true celtic style this year by taking a holiday rental home in Scotland, whether you prefer a peaceful and romantic retreat in the depths of the countryside or you want to join the legendary New Year celebrations in Edinburgh.

New Year breaks in England

New years eve is celebrated with passion across England, but if you're getting tired of your local festivities maybe it's time to see the New Year in somewhere new, from the bright lights of London to the tranquility of holiday cottage for New Year in the Lake District.

New Year breaks in Austria

Austria is home to some of the worlds finest ski resorts and makes a great destination for New Year ski holidays. Renowned for it's legendary après ski and fantastic New Year celebrations, the ski resorts of Austria are the perfect way to see in the New Year in style.

New Year breaks in the Caribbean

What better way to see in the New Year than nursing a chilled cocktail on a perfect tropical beach? For the ultimate New Years celebration, escape the bleak British winter and head off for a winter sun break to the idyllic islands of the Caribbean.

New Year skiing holidays are becoming increasingly popular, as they provide the perfect way to get rid of a few extra pounds after your Christmas holidays! Celebrating New Year's Eve in style and then clearing your head in the morning as you fly down the slopes surrounded by breathtaking scenery makes for an unforgettable way to see in the New Year.

If a New Year ski holiday is not your cup of tea, there are many other options. Winter sun holidays are a wonderful way to see in the new year, soaking up the sun in exotic locations such as a private beach villa in Barbados, an apartment with exceptional sea views in Cape Town in South Africa or Phuket villas, where you'll find some great value luxury. Alternatively, you can revel in the elaborate celebrations of a New Year city break in some of the world's most exciting cities. City centre holiday rentals are often available for weekends and short periods of time, making them ideal for a short New Year break.