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YOU OLD ROME-ANTIC, YOU

TAKE a romantic stroll around the ancient city of Rome, stopping at some of the breathtaki­ng historical sites, then wind down in the evening by sampling some of the finest Italian cuisine over a bottle of rosso.

The regal La Griffe Roma – McGallery by Sofitel, located in he heart of Rome, is the perfect base from which to explore the Eternal City with panoramic views of the city from its ninth-floor rooftop bar.

Two nights at the five-star hotel (room only) from February 14-16, with direct return flights from £316.78 per person.

Visit opodo.co.uk for details.

BAG A BARGAIN HALF-TERM BREAK

KEEPING the kids entertaine­d over the February half-term break can be challengin­g so why not plan ahead and treat the family to an action-packed UK short break.

To help your pounds go further over the school holidays, Travelodge has released over 100,000 rooms for £28.99 across its UK hotels. Stay dates are from now to February 23, which includes the February half term break in some areas.

For a family of four a £28.99 room works out at just £7.24 per person.

To book visit travelodge.co.uk

SLOPE OFF FOR A SUPER SKI BREAK

IGLU Ski (igluski.com; 0203 811 6381) offers a seven-night holiday to Tignes Le Lac, in France staying at Ski Lodge Aigle from £963 per person (was £1,073pp) (half-board) based on two sharing.

Price includes flights from Gatwick to Grenoble (regional flights available at a supplement). Valid for travel on March 21.

TIME TO GIVE THAILAND A TRY

GET a taste of Thailand on this seven-night holiday staying at the five-star Dusit Thani Pattaya Hotel. Price from £1,079 per person (based on two people) includes return flights with Emirates from Birmingham on February 25 and seven nights’ accommodat­ion on a B&B basis.

Visit kenwoodtra­vel.co.uk

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The Trevi Fountain in Rome

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