Christmas crackers

15 NOVEMBER 2004
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Paris
Double rooms at the Plaza Athénée start at 620 euros (£430) per night. Le Relais Plaza restaurant offers seven-course Christmas/ New Year menus from 170 euros (£118) per person – advance booking essential. For reservations, contact the hotel, tel: 00 33 1 53 67 66 67; visit: www.plaza-athenee-paris.com

London
Rooms at London Hilton on Park Lane from £173 per night (special rate). Standard rate from £325. For reservations, tel: 020 7208 4040; visit: www.hilton.co.uk

Berlin
Two nights’ bed and breakfast at the Concept Hotel with flights starts at £229. Christmas market dates vary but are around November 22 to December 23.

Copenhagen
Two nights’ bed and breakfast at the Comfort Europa hotel with flights starts at £229. Tivoli Christmas dates are November 12 to December 23. Both the above trips are from Thomson’s Christmas Markets and Shopping Breaks leaflet, tel: 0870 606 1476