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ESCAPE TO THE ETERNAL CITY THIS summer sees the arrival of NH Collection Fori Imperiali in Rome, joining the NH Hotel Group's other five properties in the Italian capital.

Set within a splendid palazzo, the 42-room boutique hotel, decorated in 19th-century style, is a stone's throw from some of the Eternal City's most famous sites. And from its rooftop bar on a vast terrace, visitors can sip cocktails while drinking in the views of the Roman Forum. From PS172 per night. Visit nh-hotels.com A WEEK IN THE BALEARICS JET2HOLIDAYS offers the three-star Vista Blanes, in Menorca, with 7 nights' self-catering, departing from Birmingham on June 5. The break is priced from PS339pp based on two sharing and includes a 22kg baggage allowance and return transfers.

GOURMET GETAWAY IN A BARN DINERS at the Baraset Barn Restaurant in Alveston, outside Stratford-upon-Avon, can now linger longer after dessert as the eatery opens a 16-room hotel in a barn conversion.

With a fine menu featuring fieldto-plate dishes using local produce, the boutique hotel prides itself in offering the perfect gourmet getaway. Rates start at PS100 per night (barasetbarn.co.uk).

GET AHEAD OF THE CROWDS HISTORIC Pomorie in Bulgaria will be a new destination for Balkan Holidays next year.

The four-star all-inclusive Wave Resort in the Black Sea peninsula town, which dates back to Ancient Greece, features four restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, bars, spa, a water park and access to a private beach. Seven-night prices start at PS641 per person, flying from Gatwick. Regional flights are also available. See balkanholidays.co.uk JET OFF FOR SPANISH SUNSHINE JET2HOLIDAYS offers the four-star Alegria Maripins, Costa Brava, for seven nights' bed and breakfast departing from Newcastle on May 30. It's PS389 per person based on two sharing.

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NH Collection Fori Imperiali in Rome

Inside Basaret Barn Hotel