Denmark's capital is home to renaissance castles such as Amalienborg Palace, Rosenborg and the Round Tower as well as the impressive National Museum, which tracks Denmark's history from Viking treasures through the Golden Age of Scandinavian paintings right up to the very best contemporary pieces. And be sure to visit Tivoli, the amusement park in gardens of the same name that's the antithesis of everything Disney.

Those with a little more time on their hands might consider a day trip to Kronborg or take the train across the incredible Oresund Bridge to Malmo in Sweden.

Copenhagen is also a world leader in contemporary design with big name brands such as Bang & Olufsen and Royal Copenhagen. These brands and more are all readily available on Stroget, the world's longest pedestrianised shopping street. Meanwhile, the excellent bars stay open late into the night - the port area of Nyhavn being a particularly favourite.

Prize: 4 nights at Hotel 71 Nyhaven in a Junior Suite on a half board basis (RRP £1,635 for 2 people). Full details at Original Travel

Comprising just 25 square miles, Gozo at first seems a staunchly traditional island, steeped in religious and clan ties. But there's more to the island than nostalgia, with some of the finest snorkeling and diving opportunities in the Mediterranean. And thanks to the Kempinski San Lawrenz hotel, the island now has the biggest spa in Western Europe, offering specialist Ayurvedic treatments and marine therapy as well as classical massages and beauty treatments.

Junior suites at the hotel each have a private balcony or terrace and facilities include three outdoor pools, an indoor pool, steam baths, state-of-the-art gym, squash and tennis courts and a kids' club. Yoga, Pilates and aqua aerobics are also available, as well as boat trips and guided mountain biking or hiking. The hotel also offers an excellent dive centre.

Prize: 5 nights at The Kempinski in a junior suite on a half board basis. Includes 5 days' hire car and return speed boat transfers from Malta to Gozo (RRP £1,980 for 2 people). Full details at Original Travel

With the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains as a backdrop and framed by the red desert, Marrakech is like a city that time seems to have forgotten.

A day spent meandering through the kasbah, medina and souqs leaves an indelible imprint on the memory, with brightly coloured carpets hanging from roofs, the smell of spices in the air and the sound of vendors selling their wares. Take a city tour to discover the best local secrets and visit the huge Djemaa el-Fna market square at dusk where soothsayers, apothecaries, musicians, and acrobats entertain the huge crowds of locals and tourists alike.

Duck out of the hustle and bustle and relax at Les Deux Tours, located in the historic palm grove of Marrakech. Surrounded by three hectares of grounds with Andalusian gardens, pools and fountains, Les Deux Tours has a tranquil and luxurious atmosphere, embellished with the rich textures and colours of Moroccan culture.

Prize: 4 nights at Les Deux Tours in the Private Pool Suite Residence with airport transfers (RRP £1,255 for 2 People). Full details at Original Travel.

Megeve is a chic resort with a traditional alpine atmosphere, first-class restaurants and excellent shopping. The extensive skiing offers a good balance for beginners, intermediates and experts alike.

Overlooking the Arly Valley and Mont Blanc, Alpaga is an elegant hotel with a bar, spa, indoor pool, steam room and a gastronomic restaurant. Aside from the excellent skiing in Megeve and nearby Chamonix, other alpine activities on offer include horse or dog sledding, ice skating, paragliding and pony trekking and tennis in the summer months.

Prize: 4 nights at Alpaga in Megeve in a classic room on bed and breakfast basis with transfers from Geneva and a 3 day ski pass per person (RRP £1,715 for 2 people). Full details at Original Travel

San Sebastian and Bilbao are the two main cities of the Basque Country. San Sebastian, located at the foothills of the Pyrénées and set around a sheltered bay, has a relaxed, small-town feel with wide streets and elegant buildings, whilst Bilbao has a range of iconic attractions including the stunning Guggenheim Museum and the Mercado de la Ribera – Spain's largest covered market.

The Basque Country is also renowned as the gastronomic heartland of Spain, with numerous Michelin starred restaurants alongside simple tapas bars. Indulge in a txikiteo (tapas crawl) and sample the delicious local cider and busy nightlife and take in a vineyard tour to sample some of the region's famous wine.

Prize: 2 nights at Villa Soro San Sebastian in a Double Room and 1 night at Miro Bilbao in a Double Room, both on a B&B basis. Includes 4 days' car hire, Bilbao tour by bike, entrance to the Guggenheim Museum for 2 people and a 2 hour Pinxto (tapas) tour in San Sebastian (RRP £1,300 for 2 people). Full details at Original Travel

Overlooking the Gulf of Finland, Tallinn, Estonia's capital, is the best-preserved medieval town in northern Europe. The cobbled streets of its unspoilt centre are still lined with former merchants' homes, guild halls and warehouses. The focal point of the atmospheric Old Town is Town Hall Square where streets full of boutiques and cosy cafés radiate.

To experience another side of the country head to the rural tranquility of Muhu Island, where you'll find the immaculate spa retreat of Pädaste Manor, set on the shores of the Baltic. Relax in peaceful seclusion, enjoying a range of innovative spa treatments and equally innovative cuisine, including elk carpaccio. In the summer, activities include horse riding, boating and water-skiing.

Prize: 1 night at Hotel Telegraaf in Tallinn in the Junior Suite on B&B basis and 2 nights in the Junior suite at Padaste Manor on full board basis, including a romantic evening for two at the bay with a massage, seawater hot tub, bottle of champagne and a private candlelit gourmet dinner under the stars. (RRP £1,706 for 2 people). Full details at Original Travel