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