Dec 09, 2008 14:11 - By: Darren Farrington. The year went by fast, right? And December is going by fast too. Let's say it together?before you know it, the year will be over. If you don't have New Year's Eve plans yet, ... If you go, make a vacation out of it and check out some other attractions. Reservations in New York City over the holidays are absolutely necessary in both hotels and restaurants. And expect to pay higher prices just because it's December 31. ...