(CNN) -- In the lead up to every New Year's Eve the inevitable question of how to celebrate arises. For most, waterfronts become the focal point of the celebrations. It's hard not to see why with the amazing firework displays looking even more dazzling reflected in the water. So jump in a boat or head to the foreshore for our the top 10 places to countdown to 2012. River Seine, Paris See Paris, the 'City of Light', be lit with fireworks while cruising down the River Seine on the last day of the year. The Eiffel Tower is the centerpiece for the festivities and from some parts of the river you can get a magnificent uninterrupted view of the famous structure.
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Waterfronts across the world are the focal point for many NYE celebrations
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Revelers will need to brave the cold to watch fireworks on the River Seine and Thames
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Party goers who prefer the warmer weather can head to the beaches in Brazil and Thailand
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