LakeGeneve Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 ...according to Lonely Planet in their latest guide, 1000 Ultimate Experiences; 1. BELGRADE, SERBIA 2. MONTREAL, CANADA 3. BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA 4. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 5. THESSALONIKI, GREECE 6. LA PAZ, BOLIVIA 7. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA 8. BAKU, AZERBAIJAN 9. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND 10. TEL AVIV, ISRAEL http://www.theage.com.au/travel/the-worlds-top-10-party-towns-20091118-im4q.html (Sorry, I forgot to post the article link) Not sure how Baku, Auckland and Dubai made it over many other cities. What about Rio, Barca, Berlin, Paris or Prague to name a few? Any thoughts on your top ten? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Admin_2 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 It's just an island....but what about IBIZA?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 barsie Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Surprised a few didn't get on there: Sydney, Australia Bangkok, Thailand Budapest, Hungary Any, UK Full moon party, Thailand Beirut, Lebanon Singapore New York, USA Dublin, Ireland Albufeira, Portugal Faliraki, Greece Las Vegas, USA <<< how on earth could that not make list! The list in massive of the places that could easily walk into that top 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LakeGeneve Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 It's just an island....but what about IBIZA?! Ah yes indeed, very true. It may not be what is once was but still packs a good punch for an all night, or all week, session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 drlovelife8 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Baku rocks if you have cash to blow. I did 3 months there and almost lost it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 badman1970 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Cork on a crazy nite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Stramash Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 surprised Barca is not on that list; def one of my favourite cities to visit on a party mission. Budapest is also great and would give a mention to Sarajevo as well. Amsterdam still rocks, despite the crack down on drugs in the last year or 2, and is always good for a weekend away. In the UK, my favourite city is probably Manchester; there's always been more of an affinity in the music scenes between Northern England and Scotland than Northern and Southern England, so there have always been class gigs and clubs to visit. And have always had a warm welcome and plenty of after party invites while there. Amsterdam still rocks, despite the crack down on drugs in the last year or 2, and is always good for a weekend away. Despite the expense (and then some) Reykjavik is also a cracking destination. Best Hogmanay spot is definitely Edinburgh for the big party or Glasgow for a succession of parties!! Would love to know what criteria Lonely Planet used for this list. They seem to be moving away from the 'backpacker' market a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GoodKarma Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 what the... I agree ibiza rio creete I actually would have budapest high on the list... these party people need to get out more... :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Treborz Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 surprised Barca is not on that list; def one of my favourite cities to visit on a party mission.Budapest is also great and would give a mention to Sarajevo as well. Amsterdam still rocks, despite the crack down on drugs in the last year or 2, and is always good for a weekend away. In the UK, my favourite city is probably Manchester; there's always been more of an affinity in the music scenes between Northern England and Scotland than Northern and Southern England, so there have always been class gigs and clubs to visit. And have always had a warm welcome and plenty of after party invites while there. Amsterdam still rocks, despite the crack down on drugs in the last year or 2, and is always good for a weekend away. Despite the expense (and then some) Reykjavik is also a cracking destination. Best Hogmanay spot is definitely Edinburgh for the big party or Glasgow for a succession of parties!! Would love to know what criteria Lonely Planet used for this list. They seem to be moving away from the 'backpacker' market a bit. Have you just come back from there Iain? Memory a bit hazy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Treborz Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Surprised a few didn't get on there:Sydney, Australia Bangkok, Thailand Budapest, Hungary Any, UK Full moon party, Thailand Beirut, Lebanon Singapore New York, USA Dublin, Ireland Albufeira, Portugal Faliraki, Greece Las Vegas, USA <<< how on earth could that not make list! The list in massive of the places that could easily walk into that top 10 If you are going to include those two you may as well include an easyjet location flooded by thousands of pissed up teenage Brits every summer. Yes i did Faliraki as a 19 year old and Albufeira as a 22 year old (whilst in Portugal for Euro 2004) where i saw a full on riot and made it on to Sky News just as i was getting in the following morning. Definitely Agree that Las Vegas should be there and special mention to San Francisco. What about Pattaya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Stramash Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 surprised Barca is not on that list; def one of my favourite cities to visit on a party mission.Budapest is also great and would give a mention to Sarajevo as well. Amsterdam still rocks, despite the crack down on drugs in the last year or 2, and is always good for a weekend away. In the UK, my favourite city is probably Manchester; there's always been more of an affinity in the music scenes between Northern England and Scotland than Northern and Southern England, so there have always been class gigs and clubs to visit. And have always had a warm welcome and plenty of after party invites while there. Amsterdam still rocks, despite the crack down on drugs in the last year or 2, and is always good for a weekend away. Despite the expense (and then some) Reykjavik is also a cracking destination. Best Hogmanay spot is definitely Edinburgh for the big party or Glasgow for a succession of parties!! Would love to know what criteria Lonely Planet used for this list. They seem to be moving away from the 'backpacker' market a bit. Have you just come back from there Iain? Memory a bit hazy? No, had noticed the Amsterdam mention was in the middle of me talking bout the UK, so copied and pasted it to above it. But then forgot to delete the original bit. Doh!!! And nothing to do with the post work Nepalese relaxant. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DANNO Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Oh man!! Are you kidding me: RIO :!: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JumpingJohn Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Las Vegas, NV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 pandorea Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Monterrey in Mexico is on the top of my list and I gonna vote for Amsterdam also. I can't come up with 10 names. Not really a party type kind of woman. But Copenhagen is definitely NOT one of the best cities for party. It's kind of boring here. (sorry the Dane, you can't have eveything) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 digitalcat Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 it depends on yr definition of a party... what are they basing these on? Cause NY is good for one kinda party and Full moon for another... know what I mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 koolbreez Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Vancouver Canada rocks too. It's topping out Amsterdam by a long shot now days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 barsie Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 it depends on yr definition of a party...what are they basing these on? Cause NY is good for one kinda party and Full moon for another... know what I mean? Yes totally- every city can have a great party but it will always be different. I said Falaraki because it exists only to party- it's not a particularly nice place, but it definitely is for some people the epitome of party. Some people would hate full moon party many adore it. You can also have an amazing party in a packed upmarket bar, with champagne flowing. 10-20 people with a bbq and beer on a beach and a big fire can be a cool party. There's certainly no set rule of what makes an awesome party. It often depends on my mood as to what I want on a particular night out. Some of best nights out i've ever had involve 3-4 mates in a not packed bar maybe meeting a few new people etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Aphrodite Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 All my friends from Europe said the same thing that once they came to BKK, the parties back home had become so DULL!!! So far, I still think BKK is the best! Full moon is alright, depends on who you're with I guess I LOVE AMSTERDAM, although I still havent got a chance to go to Sensation White or Dance Valley!! I heard SYDNEY/MELBOURNE are awesome, esp Park life?! Hoping to make it there soon! I've always wanted to go to IBIZA and Las Vegas, but I'm thinking maybe I'm too old to go so wild like that now.......... sigh :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Zombiedriven Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 DUBAI!!!! :shock: :shock: I do not know how that hit the top 10 it is way to expensive there unless you like shelling out 10 USD for a small beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 digitalcat Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 DUBAI!!!! :shock: :shock: I do not know how that hit the top 10 it is way to expensive there unless you like shelling out 10 USD for a small beer. well after Afghanistan anything that you cant pay for with a rock sounds expensive :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 StevieJR Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 surprised Barca is not on that list; def one of my favourite cities to visit on a party mission.Budapest is also great and would give a mention to Sarajevo as well. Amsterdam still rocks, despite the crack down on drugs in the last year or 2, and is always good for a weekend away. In the UK, my favourite city is probably Manchester; there's always been more of an affinity in the music scenes between Northern England and Scotland than Northern and Southern England, so there have always been class gigs and clubs to visit. And have always had a warm welcome and plenty of after party invites while there. Amsterdam still rocks, despite the crack down on drugs in the last year or 2, and is always good for a weekend away. Despite the expense (and then some) Reykjavik is also a cracking destination. Best Hogmanay spot is definitely Edinburgh for the big party or Glasgow for a succession of parties!! Would love to know what criteria Lonely Planet used for this list. They seem to be moving away from the 'backpacker' market a bit. Have you just come back from there Iain? Memory a bit hazy? No, had noticed the Amsterdam mention was in the middle of me talking bout the UK, so copied and pasted it to above it. But then forgot to delete the original bit. Doh!!! And nothing to do with the post work Nepalese relaxant. :wink: Jaysus whats the crackdown on drugs in Amsterdam all about ? My brother is getting married over there next year and i had planned on going to the wedding. If there's a drugs clampdown well......we aint really that close 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Stramash Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Faliraki is an utter **** hole filled with the utter dregs of society. It does not deserve a top 100 place, never mind top 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DANNO Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 but I'm thinking maybe I'm too old to go so wild like that now.......... sigh :roll: Oh yeah :roll: :roll: you're WAY too old !!! Use it or lose it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 biachung Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Auckland belongs around the 40- 50 mark, that would make that list more believable, anyway just someones opinion :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Visage Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Went to Prague not so long back, was flat out party @ night, and in the day, amazin cobbled streets, great bars / restaurants etc & surrounded by amazing architecture. Lots of eye candy too. :wink: Just makes it in my top 10, worth a trip if ya get chance Tokyo now thats one right at the top, (drains your wallet though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Stramash Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Went to Prague not so long back, was flat out party @ night, and in the day, amazin cobbled streets, great bars / restaurants etc & surrounded by amazing architecture. Lots of eye candy too. :wink: Just makes it in my top 10, worth a trip if ya get chance Tokyo now thats one right at the top, (drains your wallet though) Prague's lost the plot a bit in the last ten years; was great till about 97/98, but now it's full of pissed up hen and stag parties. Still some of the most gorgeous girls in Europe though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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...according to Lonely Planet in their latest guide, 1000 Ultimate Experiences;
1. BELGRADE, SERBIA
2. MONTREAL, CANADA
3. BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
4. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
5. THESSALONIKI, GREECE
6. LA PAZ, BOLIVIA
7. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
8. BAKU, AZERBAIJAN
9. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
10. TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
http://www.theage.com.au/travel/the-worlds-top-10-party-towns-20091118-im4q.html (Sorry, I forgot to post the article link)
Not sure how Baku, Auckland and Dubai made it over many other cities. What about Rio, Barca, Berlin, Paris or Prague to name a few?
Any thoughts on your top ten?
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