Better Places To Celebrate New Years Day

After a wild New Year's Eve, many Americans make it one of their New Year traditions to plan a New Years Day gathering. The sooner you lift yourself out of bed and take steps toward hangover recovery, the better -- even if it does feel more natural to wallow in bed for the entire day, nursing a headache and greedily gulping down water.

The next-day event you plan all depends upon how hard you hit the town the night before, how late you intend to stay up and what state you anticipate your friends will be in.

The Tournament of Roses parade is the most famous of all New Years Day parades, which features big floats made of stunning floral arrangements and numerous entertainers.

Following the parade is the most-watched New Year's football game -- the Rose Bowl. In keeping with tradition and the history of the Rose Bowl, the University of Southern California will play another top-notch Big 10 conference team.

The pleasant 60-degree weather is another reason to head to California for the holidays. Visitors to this region also like to golf, shop and go out to brunch.

If you're looking for something warm and tropical on New Years Day, then you can't find a better after party than Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can enjoy breakfast at Lulu's overlooking the ocean and a day of beach activities.

Whether you're in the mood to catch some sun on the beach, surf the roaring waves or paddle around in an outrigger canoe, you'll enjoy this pleasant change of scenery and calm atmosphere.

Sunset booze cruises and bars like Duke's or Rum Fire are popular hangout options come nightfall.

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