NYE Guide 2006

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: The 10th annual NYE celebration at Vizcaya will include a light buffet served from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Flor de Caña premium spirit open bars throughout the night, and JP Chenet and Grands Chais de France premium wine open bars throughout the night. Live musical performances by Goia (formerly of Expose), Shannon (opening act), and closing act performances by bands Erotic Exotic and Secret Society at 12:30 a.m. Sat., Dec. 31, 9 p.m., $150 general admission, 305-856-4866. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, 305-250-9133.

Walk Like an Egyptian at the Clevelander: Wake the Pharaohs is the theme for the evening, so expect the greatest Egyptian night on South Beach. DJ Mr. Friendly, DJ Furiouz, and DJ LNR will man the ones and twos while dancers get down into their choreographed routines. Come early for an afternoon pool party from 1 to 6 pm, then dance the night away starting at 8. Presale tickets are available for $30, and VIP table service is also available. Sat., Dec. 31, 786-276-1414, www.clevelander.com. The Clevelander, 1020 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, 305-531-3485.

WhiteStarr: One of L.A.'s hottest bands performs poolside at this swanky hotel. Sat., Dec. 31, $200 general admission, $325 VIP. Hotel Victor, 1144 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, 305-428-1234.

Wild at the Whitelaw 2006: Enjoy the same sweet deal at the five fabulous hotels owned by the South Beach Group. The Whitelaw Hotel has four- and five-night packages available, which include celebrity-style gift bags complete with a bottle of champagne, party favors, tickets for a champagne toast in the bar when the ball drops, a New Year's Day hangover kit, and a CD featuring the top 15 tracks from 2005. At this New York-style New Year's bash, DJ Giovanni will spin house and hip-hop beats. Admission to the party is free, but guests who lodge at the Whitelaw get some extra perks, including complimentary service cocktails during happy hour, daily breakfast, airport shuttles to and from Miami International Airport, and VIP club passes for the most popular nightclubs in South Beach. Sat., Dec. 31, $250 a night, 305-398-7000, www.southbeachgroup.com/newyears/index. Whitelaw Hotel, 808 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-398-7010.