Big Deal

Cathay Pacific Holidays' Taipei weekend package starts at $2,099 for two nights at the First Hotel (www.firsthoteltaipei.com), with round-trip, economy-class flights. Slightly more upmarket properties

on offer include the United Hotel (www.unitedhotel.com.tw) for $2,499, the Imperial (www.imperial hotel.com.tw) for $2,539 and the Holiday Inn Asiaworld Taipei (www.ichotelsgroup.com) for $2,599. Top of the range in this package are the Westin (www.westin.com) for $2,839 and Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel (www.shangri-la.com) for $2,999.

All prices, quoted on a twin-share basis, will be available for departures until August 26 and include breakfast and travel insurance. Bookings at 2747 4388 or through www.cxholidays.com.

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