If you would like to ring in the New Year with class and style, there are many local holiday packages available. Here are a few—ranging from dinner on the Long Island Sound to a Hudson River New Year's Eve cruise.

ELEGANT DINING, DANCING, AND LIVE ORCHESTRA

Garden City Hotel, Garden City: "New Year's Eve Ballroom Gala 2010."

Celebrate with elegant dining and dancing in the ballroom. The evening begins at 8 p.m. with cockatils and hors d'oeuvres followed by a delicious three-course dinner prepared by award-winning Chef Steven De Bruyn ($195 per person, all inclusive. Cocktail/semi-formal attire is required).

After dinner you'll dance the night away to rock, hip hop, 80's, dance, and top-40 hits provided by Hank Lane Music & Productions. You'll also see the live televised New Year's Eve countdown to midnight.

Another option: "New Year's Eve Overnight Extravaganza," allows you to extend your stay and spend the night in a luxurious guest room. Your overnight stay includes two tickets to the New Year's Eve Gala, Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival, and a New Year's Day buffet or a sit down dinner in the Rein Bar and Bistro, including open bar, and a live orchestra ($595 per couple).

For reservations or more information: Call (516) 747-3000 or e-mail  reservations@gchotel.com.  (http://www.gardencityhotel.com/)

BEAUTIFUL LONG ISLAND SCENERY

Danford's on the Sound, Port Jefferson: "Grand ballroom New Year's Eve Celebration."

You can enjoy a four-course dinner prepared by the executive chef as you overlook Port Jefferson Harbor and the Long Island Sound. The dinner package also includes live music by the band East Coast, a five-hour top shelf open bar, and midnight champagne.

Overnight option: The overnight package includes admission for 2 to the Gala Ballroom Celebration, overnight accommodations, a breakfast buffet for two the following morning with late check out (starting at $469 per couple).

For reservations call 631-928-5200 (http://www.danfords.com)

MOVIES AND CHAMPAGNE

Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington: "Celebrate at the Cinema."

Here's a New Year's Eve option that offers fun for movie lovers. You will enjoy a night of film screenings and refreshments. The package includes your choice of 3 films, refreshments, and a champagne toast at midnight. ($20 for non-members).

For more information and ticket sales call 631-423-FILM or visit CinemaArtsCenter.org

NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA

Villa Lombardi's, Holbrook: The annual "New Year's Eve Candlelight Ball."

This event features live DJ entertainment, plus a five-hour top-shelf open bar cocktail hour, a four-course dinner, a midnight champagne toast, and coffee ($125 per person).

For reservations and the menu, call 631-471-6609 or visit VillaLombardis.com 

DANCING UNDER THE STARS

The Custer Observatory, Southold: "NewYear's Eve Under the Stars"

Dance in a galactic atmosphere to live R&B, jazz, and favorites by Ahmad Ali and Friends. Admission includes a champagne toast at midnight, finger foods, desserts, other beverages and more. (Suggested donation: $20 for members & their guests; $25 Non-Members; $10 Students; $5 Kids under 14.)

For reservatioons: e-mail CusterDonna@yahoo.com or call 631-765-2626. (http://www.custerobservatory.org)

ALL ABOARD THE MEGA YACHT

Temptress yacht, New York City

Celebrate New Year's eve cruising down the Hudson aboard the Majestic Star. Enjoy a premium open bar, hors d'oeuvres, a night of dancing to music provided by a famous DJ, and beautiful scenery ($145per person). Some sights of the evening include the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the New Year's Eve 2009 Fireworks Display. There are also a variety of available VIP tickets. Options include reserved tables, admission to "The Official After-Party for 2010" at Home and Guesthouse clubs, and bottle service, among others ($215 per person).

For tickets visit New Year's Eve Central.

FUN FOR THE KIDS

The Long Island Children's Museum, Garden City: "Countdown to Twelve--Times Square Style"

Here's a kid-centered New Year's Eve party. Celebrate all day long with fun-filled activities, a ball drop and a musical dance party provided by Louie Miranda and his band. At 4 p.m., everyone will gather in the outer lobby to countdown to the New Year with the band. (Free with museum admission.)

For more information: visit LICM.org