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Default The Best NYE Advice from Social-Mobile Experts

It's that time of year again. Reflections on the past are eclipsed by commitments to the future. And to galvanize it all, we go out and party like rockstars.

But how do you do it right? Cosmo says not to be the 5th wheel. The Huffington Post's own David Samadi advises you drink water in between drinks. If you're hosting, Us suggests you set up an Instagram-worthy photo booth. Talk about social!

In 2015, New Year's Eve can be an ultra-efficient, mobile-driven experience. With social networking, ecommerce, crowdsourced service, and lifestyle-enhancing mobile apps, today's NYE can be seamlessly assembled at the swipe of a screen.

Here's what some of the leading social-mobile experts advise about getting the most from your NYE adventures.

Super swipe. According to dating app Tinder, "Super Liking" someone nearby at your holiday party gives you three times the chances of matching up with him or her.



Traveling? Social discovery app Hellotel, suggests the best way to discover events and like-minded new friend around you is through mobile connection.
NYE tip: Use @HelloTelApp to discover events around you, and connect & socialize w/nearby travelers. #NYE2016 https://t.co/FoP5Gqrdhz
— HelloTel App (@HelloTelApp) December 30, 2015

Taking Uber to and fro? To avoid the highest fares, the crowdsourced mobile transportation leader advises you head to the festivities early or catch a ride right after midnight.

Going to an after party? Mobile concierge service Bottles Tonight similarly recommends you leave the club early (i.e. 1:30am) to arrive at your after hours plans on time.

What about selecting a location? Here's what the socialsphere is saying.

In Philly?

9 places in South Jersey, Phily to celebrate New Year's Eve https://t.co/8opu4HdzXz via @njdotcom pic.twitter.com/TDB6Imu70x
— Joonbug.com (@joonbugpresents) December 29, 2015

In New York? Hop upon a yacht.

Sail into 2016 aboard the stylish Infinity Yacht #NYC http://www.newyorknewyearseve.com/ev...ye_cruise_2016
Posted by NewYorkNightLife.com on Wednesday, December 30, 2015
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Thinking after hours? Think Hollywood.

Did You Hear? #NYE after party from 2 to 8am at the très chic #CoutureHollywood! For Info : https://t.co/70SQrJbnp3 pic.twitter.com/a17zD1O4OQ
— Worldwide Presents (@WorldwidePres) December 21, 2015

Crowdsourced, OurNightlife, lists big events for every city.



When your night is through, Tapingo app lets you order takeout ready for you to quickly drive by and pick up, so you can avoid the five phases of being "hangry."

Whatever you do, remember what San Francisco's DJ Tech Tools advises:
@DJTechTools don't drink all the champagne
— the goodbrother (@DJRyanAndrews) December 26, 2015
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