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2010 is the time to acquaint yourself with overnight breaks that are close to home, so you can afford to take them regularly. Now, we won't try to kid you that Leeds is as fabulous as New York, but with its designer shops (there are 75 in the Victoria Quarter) and boutiques (try the Corn Exchange for independent designers and Upstaged for vintage finds) it almost is. There are Big Apple-style nightspots too. At Manhattan-glam Room restaurant, you'll find Lancashire hotpot with a twist, or try Greenwich Village-alike Hifi nightclub for comedy, bands and DJs. And for the full Sex And The City treatment, sip vintage fizz at Epernay.

Kick off your heels Boutique hideaway Quebecs is the place to stay (Theetoncollection.com). All dark oak, crackling fires and Victorian splendour, it's no wonder it's been voted one of the top hotels in the world. Prices from £79 on a room-only basis.