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Now Year This

The Five Most Vegas Ways to New Year

The year giveth and the year taketh away. In the case of December 31, the year giveth fireworks, lobster, ice skates and endless champagne at Elton John’s place.

THE BIRD’S-EYE VIEW

The High Roller

You require: Getting close to the fireworks. No: really close.
You’ll receive: A spherical glass cabin for you and 24 friends suspended 550 feet above the Strip—where you’ll bask in 360 degrees of Technicolor palms, willows and horsetails. And you’ll have a top-shelf bar. And some cupcakes.

THE SIX-COURSE PLAY

Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge

You require: Somewhere between five and seven courses of steak and lobster. Argument being: it’s New Year’s Eve.
You’ll receive: Lobster carpaccio, Kobe-beef tataki and... other stuff from chef Akira Back. And if you book an 11pm seating, those Bellagio fountains below should kick off just before dessert.

THE FIRE-AND-ICE OPTION

The Ice Rink at the Cosmopolitan

You require: A more nostalgic start to the new year. What. Some people who do New Year’s in Vegas want some nostalgia.
You’ll receive: A massive ice rink overlooking the Strip, with fire pits and cabanas. For New Year’s Eve, they’ve wisely decided to install a champagne bar.

THE ENDLESS CHAMPAGNE

Fizz

You require: A never-ending glass of bubbly. And maybe something velvety for sitting on.
You’ll receive: Three hours of endless champagne and cocktails at Elton John’s lounge. Then a champagne toast. So yeah. Champagne’s covered.

THE DANCE PARTY

Drai’s Nightclub

You require: A rooftop pool party in the Mojave. Also, loud bass.
You’ll receive: A vast swath of palm trees, cabanas and bungalows surrounding eight pools, four bars and seven DJ booths. Also, a dance floor. And music. And Iggy Azalea, randomly wandering around. No, she’s performing.