I've never been to any of them either, haven't been on island for NYE since the Millenium, (which we spent at Papagayo's, which was GREAT!). We had to leave to go home on NYE last year. The parties on Orient at Waikiki, Palm Beach, etc., sound fabulous, but they are pretty pricy. Can't remember the price, but something like 350 E per couple. Not sure it would be worth it to me, personally, as I often don't even make it through till midnight.