February holiday ideas

If Paris is the chosen destination for a family half-term break in February, why not add a little extra magic for the children by including a visit to see Mickey Mouse at his French home nearby.

To make it simple, Hello Paris!, the leading supplier of essential add-ons for Paris breaks, can supply tickets which combine return rail travel from any station in the city centre with one day's entrance to Disneyland Park or Walt Disney Studios Park.

Price per adult for the combined ticket is £60.80, with children (aged three-to-11 years) paying £46.60 - helloparis.co.uk.

How about a romantic Valentine's break in a castle which comes complete with turrets and with superb views across Dublin Bay?

Irish Ferries Holidays is offering two special deals, saving £59 per person, on romantic three-night breaks with breakfast at the four-star Fitzpatrick's Castle hotel - 25 minutes' drive from Dublin city.

For a break that also includes chocolates in the room and a half-hour holistic treatment per person the price is £239 each; for chocolates and Champagne dinner in PJ's restaurant, it's £249. Prices are per person based on twin share and include return Holyhead/Dublin cruise ferry crossing for car and two adults - irishferries.com.

For an affordable February break - including Valentine's Day and half-term - check out the latest offers in Jersey with Modern Hotels.

The company is offering three-night weekend stays (Friday-Monday) throughout the month at the twin share price of £109 per person inclusive of return Condor Fastcat crossing from Weymouth, transfers and room-only accommodation at the Mayfair Hotel. Children (two-11 years and sharing with two adults) pay £69 each and breakfast and/or dinner is available for a modest supplement.

Facilities at this three-star hotel, which is centrally located in St Helier, include indoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and gym - modernhotels.com.