New Year celebrations are one of the most anticipated highlights of the year. Fireworks, parties, and champagne always go hand in hand on this magical night, and what's more special than celebrating it with your loved one and counting down the minutes till 2017?

Start 2017 with a kiss in these romantic destinations that will instantly make you look forward to the New Year. Make the last moments of 2016 unforgettable, and tie it with a special welcome with your special someone.

Honolulu, Hawaii. Give your New Year celebration a special twist and watch the fireworks in the Waikiki Beach with sand on your hair and tropical cocktails in hand. Before the countdown, you and your partner can spend some quality time in The Kaka'ako Waterpark where you will be met with various forms of entertainment like riding in carnival rides and enjoying drinks at the beer gardens! Make sure to also check out the New Year parties in town and make sure to ring off 2017 with a blast.

Edinburgh,Scotland. Immerse yourselves in a New Year Party Scottish style! Every year, Edinburgh celebrates their "Hoganay Hoopla" for four days till New Year, complete with a torchlight parade, raucous street parties, and fun concerts! This is perfect for couples who love to party until the sun rises, and what's more, you get to witness a magnificent fireworks display with the Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop! What's cooler than that?

New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans have always had a romantic, sensual vibe that makes you think about top hats, ball gowns, and horse carriages. This New Year's Eve, take your partner's hand and experience the unique but fun parties everywhere In New Orleans. And at midnight, get yourselves a glass of champagne and witness a giant fleur-de-lis drop off at a top of a building when the clock strikes midnight, complete with wonderful fireworks and festive live music.

Paris, France. And of course, it wouldn't be a romantic New Year destination if we don't include Paris on the list. Book yourselves a good view of the spectacular light show and fireworks display preferably in the Eiffel Tower or a boat along the Seine. The French always knows to do things romantically, and this coming new Year, try and don't miss out on this wonderful delight.