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From staying in a nomadic tent in the Sahara desert, to enjoying a traditional Austrian Ball in Vienna, BMI has selected its top things to do and see this New Year’s Eve.

Marrakesh, Morocco

For an unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience head to the Sahara Desert in Morocco and rather than a stay in a hotel, try a Nomadic tent, with the stunning backdrop of the desert.  Reach the camp on the back of a camel and ring in the New Year with the beat of Berber music drumming in the background, whilst enjoying a feast of roasted lamb and royal cous cous.  When the party is over, watch the clear, starry sky, whilst sleeping in a Nomadic tent.

Marrakesh is an ideal place for a New Year break and with sunshine all year round it is a perfect escape from the British winter.  After the tranquillity of the desert, the city offers an enticing experience.

BMI flies direct from London Heathrow to Marrakesh five times a week. Flights are available from £138 return including all taxes.

Nice, France

Welcome in the New Year with music from the Philharmoniqu du Nice, who perform a festive concert on 31 December 2011.  This performance combined with the elaborate settings makes Nice a wonderful destination for a New Year break.  In France, the evening is celebrated as La Fête de Saint-Sylvestre by a Réveillon, a meal of several courses with a range of seafood being the main theme at local restaurants.  With its abundance of top class seafood restaurants, there is no better place to enjoy a Réveillon.

bmi flies from London Heathrow to Nice twice daily Monday to Saturday, and daily on Sunday. Fares are available from £99 return including all taxes.

Moscow, Russia

During December and January, Moscow becomes home to various Yuletide concerts which are held throughout the city. After enjoying a day ice skating at one of the world’s largest outdoor ice rinks in Gorky Park, see in the New Year in Moscow’s famous Red Square, where there will be fireworks, music and plenty of other festivities.

BMI flies from London Heathrow to Moscow twice a day. Flights are available from £149 return including all taxes.

Vienna, Austria

December sees the start of the famous Austrian Ball Season.  On 31 December 2011, the famous Hofburg will host the Imperial Ball or Kaiserball, where revellers can dance the night away, in glamorous ball gowns.  As well as enjoying the sounds of the traditional Viennese waltzes and contemporary music, people attending the ball will enjoy a sumptuous gala banquet.

BMI flies from London Heathrow to Vienna twice a day, with fares from £98 return including taxes and charges.

Basel, Switzerland

Visit Switzerland and see in the New Year with a reflective New Year’s Eve service on Münsterplatz accompanied by the Basel Stadtposaunenchor brass band.  This is followed by a fantastic fireworks display over the Rhine at half past midnight.  Or celebrate in style and buy a ticket for Switzerland’s traditional New Year concert – Silvesterkonzert.  This concert starts at 7pm and will provide an enchanting evening of classical music to play in the New Year.  For more information visit http://www.biderundtanner.ch

British Midland International flies from London Heathrow to Basel three times daily from Monday to Friday and twice a day on a Saturday and Sunday.  Fares are available from £79 return including all taxes and charges.

Bergen, Norway

Fly to Bergen for the New Year and visit the miniature gingerbread town.  In the run up to December, schools and nursery’s contribute to making a miniature version of Bergen, entirely out of gingerbread cookies!  The village includes miniature houses, trains, cars and ships and the kitsch exhibition is the world’s largest gingerbread town.bmi flies direct between London Heathrow and Bergen, Norway every day. Return fares are available form £97 including all taxes and charges.