Fantasy New Year’s Eve

It’s New Year’s Eve. What are your plans? You could stay at home with the kids, put them to bed early and watch the ball drop in Times Square from your living room. Or you could be adventurous and give yourselves some kid-free time while celebrating at one of the many options around the Metroplex. Hotels, clubs and bars are all getting into the New Year’s party spirit and offering great entertainment or get-away options. Don’t forget to book your night out as soon as possible because they are filling up quickly! Here are a few:

Gaylord Texan Resort’s “Gala to Gridiron” Fantasy New Year’s Eve Package: A two-day package for twelve people that includes a Grand Presidential Suite, five deluxe suites, two New Year’s Eve Parties, a personal resort chef, a VIP helicopter transportation to and from the Cotton Bowl, 20-yard line tickets at the Cotton Bowl and plenty more. It starts December 30 and goes until January 2. $75,000 or bid on eBay.com starting at $55,000. 817/722-9220, www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordtexan.

W Important Person (W.I.P.-NYE) Package: The W Dallas offers access for two to Ghostbar; New Year’s Eve party favors; dinner for two at Craft, Nove, or N9NE Steakhouse; and a hotel room. Make reservations by December 24. 214/397-4106, www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/index.html.

Hotel ZaZa Heaven and Hell New Year’s Eve Party: You can walk through the pearly gates to enter three party areas: heaven on the tented patio, purgatory in the grand gallery and an underworld in the uptown ballroom. It includes live entertainment, party favors and a champagne toast. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Tickets $50. 214/468-8399, www.hotelzaza.com.

The Ritz-Carlton and Fearing’s: This new Uptown hotel package includes a suite or guest room, dinner for two at the hotel’s four-star restaurant Fearing’s, champagne toast and party favors, and New Year’s Day breakfast. $819 - $1,229 per couple. 214/922-0200, www.ritzcarlton.com.

Glass Cactus: Celebrate the New Year with party favors, champagne and the band Le Freak covering ‘70s dance hits. 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Tickets from $75 - $150. Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, 817/778-2800, www.glasscactusnightclub.com.

Zubar: Celebrate with a video montage, a balloon drop, and a midnight champagne toast. 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. Cover charge is $10 or $20 after 10 p.m. 214/887-0071, www.zubar.com.

Big D New Year’s Eve: Start the night with a pre-game Dallas Stars pep rally at 6 p.m.; live music on the plaza; fireworks at midnight; and big screens with live feeds from the House of Blues. 6 p.m. – after midnight. Free. www.bigdnye.com.

So relax, and enjoy a fantasy New Year’s Eve.

- Jessica