Beautiful people, famous locations, world-class DJs and cocktails galore all add up to wild parties in phenomenal places. And you haven't really partied until you've visited one of our 10 spectacular party spots. Whether it's carrying out a crazy costumed fantasy, dancing on a tropical beach under a full moon, or living it up in lingerie - these wild parties welcome it all.
Here are the 10 hottest, sexiest and craziest parties in the world ... and they're sure to make anyone sizzle!
10. Mardi Gras, New Orleans
Location: New Orleans, La.
What's Cool: The 29-oz. Hurricane served at Pat O'Brien's bar - rum, rum and more rum
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No other party rings in Fat Tuesday quite like Mardi Gras in New Orleans, where the streets are awash with reveling crowds, boisterous parades and most importantly - beads! Located in the heart of the city's French Quarter, Bourbon Street is the hub of Mardi Gras activity, and gathering a collection of beaded necklaces tossed from parade floats to partygoers below is a sure sign of a successfully wild evening.
Bars and restaurants line Bourbon Street, which is closed to traffic during Mardi Gras as rowdy crowds spill into the streets, and the celebration rocks both on the ground and above it. Revelers arrive early to stake out prime people-watching spots on balconies overlooking the street.
The fanfare, the celebrities, the many, many drinks and, of course, the beads, help set New Orleans' Mardi Gras apart as one sensational, not-to-be-missed party.
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9. New Year's in Times Square, New York
Location: New York City
What's Cool: Wild revelers who've discarded their clothes and are baring it all in front of hotel windows
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If you're looking to ring in the new year with style, there's only one place to be - Times Square in New York City. With Dick Clark hosting more than half a million guests, the Big Apple suddenly seems friendlier, as wishes for a healthy and happy new year abound. Visitors hoping to catch a close-up view of the famed crystal ball that drops at midnight will have to arrive early - city streets start closing around 3 p.m. to accommodate crowds. As the countdown draws to a close, the streets are in mayhem, and confetti, laser lights, stereo sound and big-screen TVs make sure this is one New Year's Eve party you won't ever forget.
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8. Fetish and Fantasy Ball, Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
What's Cool: Impromptu music and skits among partygoers
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When your wildest, wickedest fantasies need an outlet, look no further than the Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball, held each year in Sin City. There are no run-of-the-mill ghost and witch costumes here. Vegas' hottest Halloween party will bring some spark back into this holiday with glammed-up ghouls and goblins alongside bawdy devils and dominatrixes. The spookiest night of the year has never been so uninhibited, and for one night, people become whoever, or whatever, they wish - no questions asked, no eyebrows raised. From schoolgirls to fetish outfits, it's your fantasy, and this wild ball lets it all come true!
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7. Quebec Winter Carnival, Canada
Location: Quebec, Canada
What's Cool: The traditional Snow Bath - where bikini-clad revelers shed clothes and frolic in subzero temperatures
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To most people, February in Quebec is the perfect time to sip cocoa by the fire. But to partygoers in the know, it's prime time for the largest, wildest winter bash - the Quebec Winter Carnival. Like many Mardi Gras celebrations, this carnival is the perfect place to let loose before lent begins. For 17 days, the city of Quebec keeps itself warm with parades and romps through an imitation village of igloos. Still, it's nightfall that brings forth some of the town's most rocking parties. Revelers are lured into the Pub Saint-Alexandre serving up more than 200 beers and bands galore to keep patrons toasty warm.
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6. Ibiza, Spain
Location: Ibiza, Spain
What's Cool: The Foam Parties at Discotheque KISS
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This Spanish island's club scene attracts hot DJs, cosmopolitan partygoers, celebrities, models and vacationers looking to get wild. With eight mega-clubs and countless smaller ones, the party never stops on Ibiza and the world's finest DJs are continually drawn to the hot party circuit. Clubs spare no expense in ensuring that your night is unforgettable - world-class sound systems, indoor grottos and all-night parties are the norm. Great music, famous DJs, unstoppable parties and a location known for its gleaming white sands and breathtaking sunsets all make Ibiza one of the best party spots on the planet.
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5. Lake Havasu, Arizona
Location: Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
What's Cool: Taking the party to a higher level with coed naked cliff jumping
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Most every college coed's dreams come true off the shores of Arizona's Lake Havasu, where thousands of spring breakers cavort in warm waters, soak up the rays, drink and, oh yes, drink some more. This man-made lake is 45 miles long and has been host to one of the world's hottest spring break bashes for more than 30 years. The endless sun, warm evenings and returning crowd guarantee the locale's popularity. The pulse of the party throbs at Copper Canyon, where partygoers rent houseboats and tie them together, creating an enormous party-hopping playground where bikinis and beer are in never-ending supply.
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4. Hedonism II, Jamaica
Location: Negril Beach, Jamaica
What's Cool: Not to be missed - the infamous Nude Cruise
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At Hedonism II, clothes and swimsuits are always optional and - as guests often joke - sunscreen is a must! Inhibited visitors may want to stay home - this party spot was not meant for the faint of heart. Sprawling across white sands and turquoise waters, this sexy resort offers guests the opportunity to take it all off on the beaches, in the hot tubs and at numerous other spots. Those not quite ready to lose their swimsuits can muster up the nerve while sunbathing on one of the "prude" beaches. It's the perfect adult playground, where guests can enjoy outdoor activities such as scuba, snorkeling and volleyball. Those looking for indoor fun can choose from karaoke, trivia contests, dance lessons or even a circus. If a slightly naughty, very voyeuristic vacation is what you have in mind, Hedonism II is the place to be!
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3. The Full Moon Party, Thailand
Location: Haad Rin Bay, Koh Phangan, Thailand
What's Cool: Vendors along the beach dish out authentic Thai foods and some wild pre-party body painting
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The coming of each full moon means it's time to get down and party on the tropical island of Koh Phangan, where Full Moon Parties draw close to 10,000 people each month. The crescent-shaped beach of Haad Rin Bay is transformed into nearly 20 pulsing nightclubs where DJs spin beats of trip hop and trance music, bonfires dot the beach and bars line the sands. Camaraderie among the revelers grows intense as night fades into day and the partying hits full tilt. Hordes of dancing bodies, on the sand and in the water, last far into the following day - surrounded by some of the funkiest rhythms and one of the most spectacular party scenes in the world.
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2. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
What's Cool: El Squid Roe, where tequila gets sprayed in partygoers' mouths and furniture is built to be danced on
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It's always fiesta time in Cabo San Lucas, so pack your sunglasses and shot glasses and get ready to party south of the border! This resort oasis plays host to more than 400 bars and restaurants, where the good times never stop. Rock star Sammy Hagar has called Cabo home for more than a decade and owns one of the area's hottest nightspots - Cabo Wabo. Frequent visitors will tell you that you haven't truly partied unless you've partied at Cabo Wabo, where the tequila flows like water and impromptu performances by the star can sometimes be enjoyed. This hangout has a truly Mexican flavor and boasts a particularly interesting decoration - women's underwear that has been tossed onstage at various Hagar shows are strung around the room.
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1. Midsummer Night's Dream Party, California
Location: The Playboy Mansion, Los Angeles, Calif.
What's Cool: Check out sexy Hugh Hefner in his PJs
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Beautiful people, a heavenly house with an infamous grotto, the finest cocktails, incredible music and guests clad in lingerie - this is definitely the hottest party in town! In this case, the town is Los Angeles and the exclusive party is at Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion. It's the Midsummer's Night Dream Party, and 800 of Hef's closest friends are invited. The theme is fantasy, with guests donning everything from corsets to negligees to fairy wings. The countless bunny symbols around the mansion can only mean one thing - the good life starts here! Celebrities, models, rock stars - everyone who's anyone is here to celebrate, and Hef makes sure all his guests are taken care of and having a blast in this indulgent, and erotic, party atmosphere.
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