Are there still New Year's Eve packages available in some of your favorite tourist spots?  You bet.  I checked recently and found the following still available:

New Year's Eve in Las Vegas

The Venetian

Just checked and it appears that The Venetian still has some New Year's Packages available.  For $609 per night, you can get a New Year's package at the Venetian in Vegas which includes:

• Luxury Suite at The Venetian
• Two tickets to The Venetian and The Palazzo New Year's Eve Concert featuring a live performance by Fergie
• Two tickets to the TAO New Year's Eve Party

The TAO New Year's Eve Party features Carmen Electra.  If you've never been to the TAO, it's a 42,000 square-foot complex which spans three levels and includes an outside terrace with some awesome views of the Vegas Strip.  This New Year's party starts at 9PM and continues until 5AM.

You can reserve this package by calling 866-403-8046 and mentioning the code:  PVNYE

There is a 2-night minimum, and the stay must include New Year's Eve, December 31st.  Oh, and you have to be 21 or older.

Henderson, Nevada

Lake Las Vegas Resort and Casino

This is for those who think a little Vegas Strip goes a long way.  Lake Las Vegas Resort and Casino is just east of the Las Vegas Strip, and includes lakeside lodging and two world-class golf courses.  Their New Year's package includes:

• Overnight accommodations for the night of Wednesday December 31, 2008
• A five-course dinner in the Casino MonteLago's Café Tenuta
• Champagne and chocolate-covered Strawberries
• Ice Skating Passes for the Floating Ice Rink

Call 866-383-1592 for reservations.

Tucson, Arizona

Omni Tucson National Resort
2727 West Club Drive
Tucson, Arizona
Phone: (520) 297-2271

The Omni Tucson National Resort is located in the foothills of the Santa Catalina mountains and boats a 36-hole championship golf course, which was recently chosen by Golf Digest as one of the "75 Best Golf Resorts in North America."  You can ring in the New Year with the "French Kiss New Year's Eve" package, which includes:

• Deluxe room accommodations  for two
• French cheeses and Evian upon arrival
• Romantic French dinner for two
• Cocktails for two and a bottle of Nicolas Feuillate Champagne with dinner
• French toast breakfast in the morning

This package is from $229 per night based on double occupancy.

Opryland - Nashville, Tennessee

Gaylord Opryland
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, Tennessee

The Gaylord Opryland is located on the banks of the Cumberland River, just minutes from Nashville International Airport.  There are several New Year's Eve packages offered, including "New Year's Eve at Fuse Nightclub."  The Fuse Nightclub is Nashville's only Vegas-style nightclub.  This package starts at $186 for one night room accommodation and includes:

• Room accommodations
• Admission to the New Year’s Eve Party at Fuse nightclub
• Midnight champagne toast and party favors
• New Year’s Day Brunch

If you go for the two-night package, starting at $345, you will also receive:

• Ticket for dinner cruise and show on the General Jackson Showboat

This package is available by phone only, so call 1-866-972-6779 to book you night(s).  You must be 21 or over.

Paso Robles, California Wine Country

Robert Hall Winery
3443 Mill Road
Paso Robles, CA

For those who like less glitz with your New Year's Eve celebrations, this seems like a great way to go.  Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles, California (midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco) is holding a New Year's Eve dinner in their wine caves beneath the tasting rooms.  This multi-course dinner will of course be paired with some fabulous Robert Hall wines.  After dinner you can dance to live music in the Meritage Room and toast the New Year with some Robert Hall sparkling Wine.  The cost is $130 per person ($120 for members of the "Cavern Club").  For reservations, go to RobertHallWinery.com. 

Whatever you decide, have a safe and happy New Year's Eve.