4 Best Types Of Party Holidays For Your Next Vacation [Clubbing, Festival & More]

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Discover the best types of party holidays for your next trip abroad

Although you may think that all party holidays are the same, what if we told you there are plenty of different types? So if you aren’t too keen on the classic clubbing party holiday, why not spice it up with a different type of holiday?

There are so many different party locations across the globe and none of them offer the same experience. From the incredible white sand beaches of Phuket, Thailand to party destinations such as Las Vegas. There is so much to choose from and there are so many different types of holidays to do too.

Throughout this list, we will mention some of the best party holiday destinations in the world for each type of party holiday whether that be an adventure party holiday, a beach party holiday, a festival holiday or the classic clubbing holiday!

Therefore, if you are looking to plan a party holiday but don’t know where to start take a look through this list of the best types of party holidays and discover the best choice for you and your group.

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The four best types of party holidays that you need to check out

When it comes to booking a party holiday, did you know there are different types? Whether you were fancying a more relaxed party holiday or a full-fledged, all-day, all-night clubbing holiday then you can choose and plan accordingly.

Some of the different types of party holidays include:

  1. Adventure & party holiday destinations
  2. Music festivals
  3. Beach party holidays
  4. Clubbing holidays

1. Adventure & party holiday destinations

people on jet ski at sea

An adventure holiday isn’t directly a party holiday on paper, however, with that being said, many destinations that are known as adventure holiday locations are also known for their party activities too.

An adventure holiday is for those adrenaline junkies who are looking for an action-packed holiday which is absolutely stuffed full of intense and crazy activities day and night.

It is fair to say this type of holiday isn’t one of those party holidays where you are sat about relaxing. Every minute of the day and night you are doing some sort of extreme activity from jet skiing to zip lining this type of party holiday has it all.

Some of the activities an adventure and party holiday destination may include are the following –

  • Rafting
  • Hiking
  • Canyoning
  • Jet Skiing
  • Skydiving
  • Paragliding
  • Cycling
  • Climbing
  • Abseiling
  • Snorkelling
  • Whale watching

Some of the best adventure and party destinations include –

  • Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Bali, Indonesia
  • Las Vegas, USA

2. Music festivals

two women embracing at a music festival

A music festival holiday is one of the best types of party holidays, with the main theme, of course, being the music festival. Now this festival may be one day, three days or the entire trip depending on what you make of it however is a great party experience being able to enjoy the atmosphere and buzz of the main festival itself alongside exploring a new location too.

On the nights leading up to the festival as well as the days after you can head to the local strip and visit the bars, nightclubs and restaurants whilst soaking in the buzz of the festival. It is a great type of party holiday to meet new people with similar interests as you because a music festival in a country abroad brings together people from across the globe, all with a love of the same music you do!

You can shape the entire party holiday around the music festival staying in a hotel near the festival and partaking in the actual festival itself as well as getting immersed in the buzz and atmosphere in the surrounding area outside the main festival.

It is a more chilled-out type of holiday with the days when you are not at the festival, free to be able to chill around the pool, at a beach or explore the surrounding attractions in the area. If you are a full-on party addict, you can even do some party activities such as visiting a local beach club or doing a boat party during the day and then party all night in one of the local nightclubs in the location you are staying at.

Some of the best music festivals to plan your party holiday around include:

  • Coachella, USA
  • Tomorrowland, Belgium
  • Rolling Loud, Portugal
  • Ultra Music Festival, USA
  • Exit, Serbia

3. Beach party holidays

beach party

A beach party holiday is the complete opposite of an adventure and party holiday, with a more relaxed and laidback vibe. Picture golden sands and clear waters filled with a vibrant party atmosphere and live music. These holidays stand out for their lively ambience, often featuring plenty of beach parties with live music performed by DJs and live bands.

Attending a beach party allows you to unwind in a breathtaking setting with the sun beaming down on you during the day. From participating in beach sports and beachside games to going on boat parties in the day to the night time where you are met with epic Full Moon parties on the beach with fire shows and fireworks to match.

If you are wondering whether a beach party is the best choice for your next holiday too, a beach party holiday includes activities such as:

  • Beach games
  • Live music and dancing
  • Themed beach parties
  • Sunset watching
  • Fire shows
  • Beach movies
  • Nighttime beach games
  • Beach barbeque
  • Water sports
  • Boat parties

Some of the best beach party holiday destinations include:

  • Koh Phangan, Thailand
  • Ibiza, Spain
  • Mykonos, Greece
  • Copacabana Beach, Brazil

4. Clubbing holidays

nightclub

Clubbing holidays are the classic choice and the party holiday type you are probably most familiar with. This involves staying in a hotel resort, relaxing by the pool or beach during the day and partying hard all night.

From visiting lively strips with rows of bars, nightclubs and restaurants, the destinations which offer the best clubbing holidays are some of the best party locations in the world. You are bound to find a lively party atmosphere day and night during a clubbing holiday and are guaranteed to visit some of the best nightclubs in the world.

Furthermore, clubbing holiday destinations attract the biggest names such as famous DJs performing day and night such as David Guetta, Calvin Harris and many others. Not to mention, you can visit some crazy party events during the day with plenty of pool parties, foam parties and themed parties taking place in these clubbing capitals.

If you are hoping to choose this type of party holiday for your next trip, you need to visit some of the best nightclubs in the world including:

  • HI Ibiza
  • Green Valley, Brazil
  • Ushuaia Beach Hotel, Ibiza
  • Zouk, Singapore
  • Hakkasan, Las Vegas

Some of the best clubbing holiday destinations include:

  • Berlin, Germany
  • Ibiza, Spain
  • Miami, Florida

Our favourite party holiday destinations

As a travel blogger who has visited some of the best party locations across the globe, it is fair to say that every party destination I have visited has offered a different and unique experience.

Although we can group locations into specific categories such as clubbing holidays, beach holidays, festival holidays and more, each party holiday location provides something which another one won’t!

Here is a list of the best party holiday destinations I have visited which you should definitely check out if you haven’t already, no matter what type of party holiday you are looking for.

  • Ibiza, Spain
  • Budapest, Hungary
  • Berlin, Germany
  • Zante, Greece
  • Ayia Napa, Cyprus
  • Phuket, Thailand
  • Seoul, South Korea
  • Gili Trawangan, Indonesia
  • Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
  • Koh Phi Phi, Thailand
  • Las Vegas, USA
  • Cancun, Mexico
  • Montreal, Canada
  • Montego Bay, Jamaica
  • Miami, USA
  • Sydney, Australia
  • Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Gold Coast, Australia
  • Marrakech, Morocco
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Lagos, Nigeria
  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 
  • Medellin, Colombia
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina

The best cheap party holidays are the following:

  • Ibiza, Spain
  • Prague, Czech Republic
  • Budapest, Hungary

Conclusion

Overall the best party holiday types cater to a range of different preferences, ensuring that everyone who is planning to book a party holiday finds something that they like and can choose their ideal party destination.

Whether you are drawn into the vibrant nightlife of beach parties, the crazy atmosphere of festival holidays, the adrenaline rush from the adventure party holidays or the perfect combination of party and sun with a clubbing holiday; each type offers a unique experience.

The key is to choose the type that aligns with your interests and allows you to create lasting memories in an environment that resonates with your sense of fun and adventure!

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Luke is a leading travel writer within the travel niche and is also a co-founder of HandL Blogs one of the UK’s leading travel blogging websites. Luke has a love of all things travel.

Initially becoming friends with his other co-founder, Harry, at the age of four years old, they let their love for travel evolve, making it their mission to visit every country in the world!

Today they want to share their passion and experiences of travelling across the globe with written blogs on topics that are most important to them. From travel, cooking, fitness and tech blogs!

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