although there are formal parties at individual hotels, with paid tickets, if someone doesn't want to do that there's no real need to. formal "plans" aren't needed for something to do on NYE..... the entire beach road is one giant party, from one place to the next..... sound systems, food, music, dancing in the street, huge crowds everywhere, and everything you could ever want - even if you're not into buying a ticket to go to a designated event at just one spot.