New Year's Eve for New York City Couples

Very few holidays are naturally more romantic than New Year's Eve, where the objective is to stay up as late as possible, drink alcohol, and watch an array of fireworks, live performances and various other forms of entertainment.

That is why couple New Year's Eve packages are so popular in New York City on this December 31^st, 2007. It has almost turned into this city's 2^nd Valentine's Day, and that means bars and hotels have produced quite the assortment of things for people to buy for that special night with their significant other. Here are a few packages you should consider if you are thinking about taking your loved one (or sex buddy) out on the town:

New York Marriott Marquis Times Square

1535 Broadway, New York, NY

Cost: $899 per couple

Nothing says New Year's Eve like a night in Times Square. If you choose to dine with the folks at the Marquis, you will get dine in their exquisite restaurant and take in the electrifying view of Times Square and all of the people standing outside in the cold (assuming global warming does not result in a 90-degree New Year's Eve). They are home to the only revolving rooftop restaurant and lounge in New York City, making the view even more spectacular as the night goes on. While the price is hefty, you will be surrounded in a super-swanky atmosphere, receive a four-course dinner, an open bar and of course, a champagne toast for you and your date!

Grand Bar & Lounge

310 W. Broadway, New York, NY

Cost: $149; VIP: $249

When it comes to formal attire, what is sexier than a masquerade ball? Grand Bar and Lounge are providing the only black and white masquerade party in the city this New Year's Eve, and believe me, it is not something you will want to miss! Couples can go around meeting new people that they will never talk to again, or they can pretend as if they were having a strange encounter with each other. The price of admission includes your fix of alcohol and a night with DJ's Language and Lindsey spinning on the 1's and 2's. If you want my advice, go with the VIP upgrade. You will get twice the exclusivity that the Grand Bar already provides you that night, and when it comes to couples, exclusivity is always more fun at night.

The Ritz-Carlton, Battery Park

Two West Street, New York, NY 10004

Cost: $150 for the 9p.m. seating

Have you seen the scene at Times Square just one too many times? Well, the Ritz-Carlton offers another view that is just as scintillating as the ball drop. At their Battery Park location, you can ring in the New Year while looking over the New York City Harbor and enjoy the show as fireworks are launched to celebrate 2008! In the meantime, you can enjoy a four-course prix fixe dinner that includes Smoked Hudson Foie Gras, Roasted Lamb loin, apple quince chutney and then some. You also will receive unlimited champagne for the night and exclusive party favors that only the Ritz-Carlton can provide. You are also welcome to purchase a room for an additional cost and start the New Year with your own fireworks!