Welcome the New Year with a short city break

What better idea is there than welcoming 2012 with a short city break? With the wide range of last minute deals online, such as those available at Teletext Holidays you can book a trip today and enjoy a well-deserved post festive break.

Recent VisitBritain figures of the top tourist destinations revealed that France, Spain and Italy were the most popular European destinations, with hordes of tourists sampling their social and cultural delights. With this in mind, it is no surprise that people choose to see how their European cousins celebrate Silvester in France and Italy, and Nochevieja in Spain. If you are looking to go slightly off the beaten track, you can always avoid the crowds and explore alternative destinations - the possibilities really are endless!

With its stunning cities, awe-inspiring countryside and attractions, Copenhagen, Denmark has made a name for itself and is now a popular News Year's destination. Perhaps the highlight of the Danish capital is the famous Little Mermaid sculpture, by the Danish-Icelandic sculptor Edward Eriksen, which sits on a rock in the Copenhagen harbour in Langeline. The statue was completed and commissioned in 1913, and is based on the magical fairytale of a mermaid and her quest for love, by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Anderson.

You might also want to take advantage of Copenhagen's wealth of clubs, cafes, museums, castles and churches to start your new year with a memory you will never forget.

If you are looking for a livelier party spot, why not opt for the charismatic Swedish capital of Stockholm? Wander the old quaint streets of Gamla Stan and get lost in its myriad of mazes, arches and stairways, before hitting the clubs and bars around the Stureplan. You can see this charming attraction for yourself in approximately two and a half hours - so what are you waiting for?