Our top picks for October Half Term Holidays 2021
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
- Save 20% on accommodation
- Includes flights and transfers
- Room Only
- A blissful retreat set in 16 hectares of Moorish gardens and refreshing pools
- The resident tea expert will teach you the secrets to brewing the perfect pot of authentic Moroccan mint tea
- Authentic Moroccan hammam experience with a full-body exfoliation and body mask made from Atlas Mountains clay
- Supervised children’s Kasbah featuring theatre, swimming pool, outdoor play space and mini kitchen
One&Only Royal Mirage - Arabian Court
- Save up to 25% on accommodation
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
- 65 acres of landscaped gardens dotted with shimmering fountains and quiet spaces
- Each room features a spectacular view over Palm Island Bay
- The beautiful swimming pool overlooks the Arabian Gulf, with an additional two pools available at sister property ‘The Palace’
- Nina, the hotel’s Indo-European restaurant, is a great place to relax whilst sampling a range of culinary delights
Chewton Glen
- Free Kids Club
- Daily Breakfast
- Rooms and suites are perfect for families with plenty of space
- Dedicated Beehive kids club in a fantasy-like den
- A short walk takes you to the beach and stunning coastal towns
- For the height of luxury, stay in one of the Treehouses (some even include a hot tub!)
Atlantis, The Palm
- Free half board
- Includes flights and transfers
- Half Board
- Guests receive complimentary access to Aquaventure and Lost Chambers
- Have fun at Wave House’s wave machine, bowling alley and arcade
- Guests of Imperial Club rooms can enjoy a private beach area and Club Lounge
- Interconnecting rooms make this hotel perfect for families
Trisara
- Save 40% on accommodation
- Book 30 days in advance
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
- Home to Phuket's only Michelin-starred restaurant.
- Trisara’s creative production team DDEN enables guests to capture their holiday stories in novel digital formats.
- Jara Spa: discover an unusual walking meditation practised by Buddhist monks or enjoy a Thai thermal massage.
- Your dedicated resort host will take you to meet some of Phuket Old Town’s interesting personalities.
- Stunning 2 to 7 bedroom pool residences, perfect for families.
Carlisle Bay
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
- Idyllic location with a crescent white sand beach and a lush rainforest backdrop
- Adult and family beach areas, with the Bay Suites and The Jetty Grill both adult-only
- A wide choice of activities, including watersports, yoga, a 45-seat cinema and nine tennis courts
- Diverse dining options including Japanese, Thai and Indonesian inspired cuisine at East
- Great kids' clubs and programmes for ages 6 months up to early teens
Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort
- Largest seafront pool in Crete
- Kids’ Ark with two water slides
- Valencia CF Soccer School Camp
- Six Senses Spa
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
When is the October half term in 2021?
Monday 25 October - Friday 29 October.
Where should I go on holiday with my family during the October half term?
Tenerife
Average temperatures: Highs of 26°C
Time difference: None
Flight duration: Between 4-5 hours long
Rainfall: Only 2 days of rain on average in October
Nothing could be further than a miserable rainy October day in the UK to one spent immersing yourself in the volcanic majesty of the Canary Islands. Tenerife is the best known of the islands, famous for fashionable cities, picturesque coastline and breathtaking natural surroundings. The island has an array of incredible activities for families, including Siam Park, a world-class waterpark with exhilarating rides.
Greece
Average temperatures: Highs of 24°C
Time difference: 2 hours ahead of the UK (GMT +2 hours)
Flight duration: Between Greece is about 3-4 hours long
Rainfall: 7 days of rain on average in October
The landscape of Greece is so varied and dramatic that you’re certain to find something to suit your October half term holiday needs. Mainland cities are packed with culture, fine dining and history, the countryside is as idyllic as they come, and, for those of you who feel the call of the ocean, an island-hopping adventure is the stuff that dreams are made of.
Morocco
Average temperatures: Highs of 28°C
Time difference: 1 hour ahead of the UK (GMT +1 hours)
Flight duration: Between 3-4 hours
Rainfall: 3 days of rain on average in October
The bustling souks, unique architecture, culture, and history, landscapes that seem to be taken straight out of a fairy-tale, and sumptuous luxury that rivals anywhere else in the world. This is what you can expect to find if you jet off to the romantic shores of Morocco for an exotic October escape filled with sights and sounds that are irreplicable elsewhere.
Mauritius
Average temperatures: Highs of 28°C
Time difference: 4 hours ahead of the UK (GMT +4 hours).
Flight duration: Approx. 12 hours long direct
Rainfall: 10 days of rain on average in October
Mauritius is the proud home of 177km of glistening, unspoiled coastline, boasting a magnificent ecosystem of bright fish and coral reefs. This makes Mauritius an ideal destination for beach and watersport lovers. Further inland you’ll find tropical beauty equal to that of the sun-kissed coast, with dramatic mountainscapes and cascading waterfalls. Wherever you roam, you’ll find vibrant Mauritian culture and a warm welcome.
Dubai
Average temperatures: Highs of 35°C
Time difference: 4 hours ahead of the UK (GMT +4 hours)
Flight duration: Between 6-7 hours long direct
Rainfall: 0 days of rain on average in October
Nowhere could provide you with a more unique dose of October sun than Dubai. With temperatures slightly milder than the summer, but still soaring higher than anywhere on this list, October might just be the perfect time to visit the gleaming cities, world famous attractions, otherworldly natural landscapes, renowned culinary scene, and unparalleled luxury that make Dubai a one-of-a-kind destination.
