If you’re looking for somewhere fresh, exciting, and a little bit different this year, try one of these more unusual destinations. Beirut, Lebanon - Doha, Qatar - Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina - Seoul, South Korea - Baku, Azerbaijan - Slovenia - Kazakhstan - Quebec City, Canada - Macau, China SAR and Kopaonik Serbia.

          For good skiing at great prices, Kopaonik is the place to head this winter. Eastern Europe’s most modern ski area, it has 21 lifts – many of which are very new – serving the forest-lined runs. The max vertical drop of 521m may be modest by Alpine standards, but the area does offer some excellent tree runs after heavy snow. Kopaonik retains its traditional charm with thatched slope-side huts serving ‘hot wine’ and meaty snacks in front of roaring fires. After dark, Serbians know how to party, with the bars and clubs jumping until the small hours.