In the first in our new GREEN GREEN series on Europe's most CITIES CITIES environmentally-friendly cities, CHARLOTTE CIVIL visits the Danish capital

Danes add a touch of Russia to festive fun, says ROSS KANIUK.

PHIL GOULD enjoys fun fairs, celeb spots, cool shops and cocktails in Denmark's capital Copenhagen...

ROB CROSSAN gets a real taste for Copenhagen on a fabulous food tour of the pretty Scandinavian city which boasts the best restaurant in the world

This year, whilst everyone else heads for the Med, the Canaries and other typical hotspots, why not try something a little different; why not discover the history and culture on offer on a Baltic cruise?

For festive inspiration, hip bars and sleek hotels, look no further than Copenhagen...

IT IS no wonder that cruising is the new must-try holiday. When you feel like pushing the boat out, a modern fleet of gleaming megaships gives you five-star luxury with all the razzle-dazzle of a glitzy US resort hotel.

WHERE can you pick up some unique Christmas pressies for your mates? The hordes head to New York or German Christmas markets.

CYCLING is the ideal way to explore Copenhagen over a long weekend.