Under £300
The traditional Christkindlesmark in Nuremberg, Germany makes for a magical lead up to Christmas. The German Travel Centre (020 8429 2900) has three nights at the four star Maratim Hotel (room only) with flights for £279 throughout December.
£225 will pay for a Hogmanay package at The Carlton George Hotel in Glasgow. Stay overnight on the 31st with breakfast and celebrate with the five course dinner in the rooftop restaurant which overlooks the party and fireworks in George Square. This price is for a couple. Phone hotel direct on 0141 353 6373.
Escape the rain for Athens and four nights at the three-star Hotel Philippos near the Acropolis. The cost is from £220 including breakfast with Eurobreak (020 8780 7700). The offer is from 10 January to end of March. Flights from Heathrow.
Under £400
Cosy chocolate box thatched cottage in the South Devon village of South Milton still available for Christmas week. Reduced to £340 (from £567) it sleeps four in a double bedroom and second bedroom has bunkbeds for two children. Helpful Holidays (01647 433593).
Under £500
Four nights' B&B in Dubai for £481 from Trailfinders (020 7938 3939), staying at the Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa, 20 minutes from Dubai City. Flights from Heathrow. Offer is valid from 6-31 January.
Under £600
Thomson Cities (0870 606 1476) offers an unforgettable gourmet Parisian New Year staying at the Le Parc Sofitel in the chic 16th arrondissement for three nights. The price of £524 also includes travel on Eurostar, breakfasts and a special five course degustation menu at Alain Ducasse's famed 'Poincare' restaurant on New Year's eve.
Under £700
Jamaica from £649 with Tradewinds (0870 751 0004). Six nights at the three-star Sandcastle Resort in Ocho Rios. Price includes flights from Manchester, transfers and room-only accommodation. Stays of 13 nights cost £849. The offer runs 4 January to end of March.
Under £800
New Year 15-day overland truck safari to Kenya and Tanzania with Guerba (01373 826611). Departs 18 January for £775 including internal transport, accommodation and the services of an experienced guide. Meals extra and return flights not included.
Under £1,000
Still time to fly off on Christmas Eve to Madeira with Cadogan Holidays (023 8082 8313) for a 10 night stay at the five star ultra modern Crowne Plaza Resort Hotel near Funchal for £999. This includes breakfast, flights and transfers. Child price is £699 for 2 to 11 year olds sharing a family room.
Over £1,000
Learn to salsa in the heart of old Havana with top UK salsa teacher Kerry Ribchester, before unwinding on a private tropical island. Key2Cuba (07767 313168) has availability on a two-week trip departing January 18 for £1,395 including flights, transfers, accommodation, 19 hours of tuition, parties and excursions.
Kick start the New Year and find the sun on a Costa Rican adventure with KE Travel (017687 73966). 16 days combining volcano walking, river journeys, wildlife and time to relax on the Pacific coast. Departure is on 26 January and the cost is £2195 including flights, accommodation, most meals, tour leader and local specialist guides.
· Prices are per person.
