World Traveller December 2018

TRENDING
DESTINATIONS
Party hats on: dnata Travel’s resident
globetrotter Emily Williams knows
the best places to welcome in 2019
Travelling to Scotland’s historic capital
has never been easier with the launch of
direct flights from Dubai to Edinburgh
with Emirates. In winter, when the nights
are longer, the city bursts into life with
festive market stalls and a torch-lit
procession that kicks off its famous
Hogmanay celebrations for New Year’s
Eve, culminating in a vivid finale that
illuminates Edinburgh Castle. Turn to
page 26 to read our locals’ guide.
The weather is perfect in Hong
Kong in December, the last month of
its traditional high season, making it
a great time to go hiking in the hills
and valleys. Its dramatic city skyline
attracts visitors to see its spectacular
countdown to the New Year, which
concludes with a dazzling pyrotechnic
dragon dancing across the sky.
New York City transforms into a
magical winter wonderland at this time
of year. Take a walk through Central Park
where the frozen lake becomes an ice
rink – you can even go sledging there.
More than one million people gather at
Times Square for its atmospheric New
Year’s Eve celebrations. A boat ride
on New York Harbour is an alternative
experience, offering the best view of the
firework display at the Statue of Liberty.
It’s summer in Sydney and therefore
a great time to enjoy the beach life
with the locals. To fully appreciate the
scenery, try the coastal walk from the
beaches of Bondi to Coogee. Due to
its location, Sydney is one of the first
major world cities where the clock
strikes midnight to mark the New Year
and the firework display at the iconic
Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney
Opera House is sure to impress.
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