Seeking inspiration for a special occasion, celebrating with friends and loved ones, or just searching for an excuse to blow off some steam? We believe any excuse is worthy of a party, so we've rounded up a selection of the world’s most happening destinations to inspire your next vacay.

Spirited in Koh Samui, Thailand

With jaw dropping scenery, golden beaches and palm-tree lined shores, Koh Samui is rightfully regarded as the island destination where stylish sunseekers come to party in style. And no visit to the legendary Chaweng beach is complete without a visit (or two) to the island’s hottest beach club, SEEN Samui Beach Club, where couples and friends flock to kick back, SIN and be SEEN.

Where to stay: Once the sun goes down, extend the party with a stay at the newly opened Avani Chaweng Koh Samui Hotel & Beach Club and enjoy direct access to funky pool parties graced by awesome DJs with a wide variety of signature cocktails and sumptuous snacks.  

Dancing in Dubai, UAE

World famous for its decadent shopping and mind-bending feats of architecture, Dubai is a mecca for glitterati and trend setters. Parties in Dubai have so much to offer. From legendary boozy brunches to world famous DJs, the desert destination offers an unbeatable environment for inclusive and memorable revelry. Better still, Avani has it on good authority that retail therapy is the best way to cure the effects the morning after the night before.

Where to stay: Located in the heart of the city’s best districts, Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai Hotel is the perfect base to enjoy everything the city has to offer. Join the rooftop pool parties at The Pele Social Hub to sip on cocktails, recline with a shisha pipe or let loose.

Lively in Lisbon, Portugal

Nightlife aficionados are hard pressed to pick a favourite destination in Europe, but sun-soaked Lisbon would certainly come out trumps on many a list. Home to countless discos, live Fado houses and nightclubs dotted throughout the city, Lisbon has something to suit every party persona. Long balmy evenings and lazy late evening dinners give way to caipirinha aperitifs and samba dancing that continues till dawn. For an unforgettable experience, time your visit to the City of Light around the annual Carnival in early March to experience the Festas dos Santos Populares where the city pulses with parades, elaborate parties and masked balls.

Where to stay: Avani Avenida Liberdade Hotel offers the perfect base for your after-party recovery. It's also the ideal spot to begin your night on the town... grab a pew at the Sky Bar by SEEN, kick back with a cocktail and watch the city lights come to life. 

Mingle in Melbourne, Australia

A party Down Under could be anything from mellow curb side drinks along the always-hip Laneway or beachfront dining and sundowner sessions. The music scene in Melbourne is always ahead of the curve, playing host to the world’s hottest DJs and musicians as well as offering a variety of underground clubs and festivals. To see Melbourne come alive, join the Midsumma Pride Parade in February to see a truly multi-generational and intersectional celebration of love for the LGBTQ+ communities.

Where to stay: Set high amid the cityscape, Avani Melbourne Central Residences is the perfect location to take in this buzzing, cutting edge city full of arts and culture.

Buzzing in Bangkok, Thailand

For decades Bangkok has been renowned as one of the world’s most raucous cities for nightlife, with something to suit every budget and every palate. From swanky rooftop bars overlooking the City of Angels, to hole-in-the-wall dive bars offering live music and cabaret, as well as a myriad of dining and cuisines, Bangkok is the party connoisseur’s destination of choice. One night in Bangkok just isn’t enough!

Where to stay: Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel delivers all of this and more, with the award-winning SEEN Bangkok Restaurant & Bar offering unrivalled 26th-floor city views and the hedonistic Lost & Found serving up LGBTQ+ extravaganzas. Or, if you want something a little more chilled, Loy Pela Voyages serves up serene dining cruises along the Chao Phraya.