Eurolines: A 'green' light for New Year in Europe

Eurolines has compiled its Top Six destinations for fantastic New Years Eve parties in Europe including Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Dublin, Cologne and Dusseldorf.

Coach travel is not only ultra low cost, it is also very green travel - so your carbon footprint will be six times smaller than flying on the same route. That leaves any New Year resolution to do your bit for the planet in tact.

If you want to get away after spending Christmas cooped up at home but worry about the cost, think again. Eurolines Top 6 New Year destinations are a green light for a party in Europe to kick start 2008. You will find Eurolines ultra-low fares on its scheduled coach services are a great deal AND generate up to SIX times less carbon dioxide than if you take a plane (see Editor’s Notes). That is great news if you plan to make doing your bit more for the planet one of your New Year resolutions.

An overnight trip from London, in a comfy reclining seat, will have you in the heart of your party city in time for a great New Year experience and ready to seek out the action.

Eurolines, the international scheduled coach operator and part of National Express, has compiled a list of the Top 6 New Year destinations:

1. Amsterdam A city which really knows how to street party. Fire crackers seem to be going off all around you as parties which began in restaurants and bars spill onto the streets as midnight approaches. Forget about sleep - the bars and clubs will be open until dawn. From £50 return.

2. Brussels Spend a great night in bars and cafes sampling Belgian beer or excellent food before heading to the Grand Place for pyrotechnics to rival the best. From £45 return.

3. Paris Fireworks, music and champagne near the Champs Elysée is just part of the spectacle as the boulevard becomes a bumper-to-bumper cavalcade of madness. From £48 return.

4. Dublin Tremendous for a party at any time, with especially good ‘craic’ in its bars. Try a hot Irish whiskey and a Guinness in your hand to keep warm at one of the city’s ‘superbars’ such as Dakota in South William Street. From £44 return

5. Cologne Beautiful Cologne boasts a New Year party and night-long fireworks best viewed near the Rhine bridges where you can enjoy the great atmosphere. But get there early to bag a space. From £72 return.

6. Dusseldorf Head for the Altstadt or Old Town in its historic centre where there are literally hundreds of Inns, cosy pubs, hip bars and clubs. In a city famous for its beer, tradition dictates your tankard is likely to arrive without even being ordered! What better service for New Years Eve? From £72 return.

You can book fares and accommodation to suit any budget at Eurolines.co.uk or at any National Express travel agent UK-wide.