Wonderful Barcelona is an ideal choice for a New Year getaway. This proud city has been brimming with confidence and bursting with style ever since the 1992 Olympics. Stroll along the Ramblas or Paseo de Gracia and take time out to visit Guell Park and the magnificiently odd Sagrada Familia to be simply stunned by Gaudi's monumental masterpieces.
Alternatively take a trip up to the Montjuic area for its castle, Olympic Stadium and fine panoramic views. In the evenings, sample some of the region's famous cuisine and Cava in one of the many tapas bars that litter the streets or perhaps wander along the seafront to the Olympic village, where a whole host of inviting restaurants and bars can be found.