October Holidays

Holidays in October are perfect if you're searching for a last blast of sunshine before winter, with many gorgeous destinations in southern parts of Europe still hot and sunny. The Mediterranean is blessed with warm temperatures and has a myriad of all-round resorts that are great for beach getaways, whether you're planning to stay in Greece, Cyprus, Turkey or the Algarve. It's not all about beautiful beach destinations that boast powder-soft sands and turquoise waters, though. You've got spectacular city breaks such as Barcelona, Lisbon and Dubai serving up lashings of sun, sights and entertainment – October holidays are fab for last minute travel deals, with great offers on hotels and flights.

October Holiday Deals

Escape the hustle and bustle and dive into the warm, azure waters of the Mediterranean with October holiday deals that are easy on the wallet! For late sunshine, Greece is a favourite. October in Santorini is balmy with temperatures around 25°C, making it an ideal destination for gorgeous beach getaways. From the exotic Red Beach and family-friendly Monolithos Beach to the cosmopolitan Perivolos, Santorini's stretches of sand offer long, lazy hours of golden sunshine. Cyprus has the longest summer of all the Med islands, and with eight hours of toasty sunshine a day, holidays in Paphos are hard to beat when it comes to fun, sun and sea. Holidays in the Algarve are popular among travellers looking for endless sunshine and thrilling watersports. A little further along the coast, Praia de Roche has a stunning golden beach with a fun zone for kids, a wide range of watersports and beautiful bays lined with alfresco restaurants.

City Breaks in October

Need an easy, great value getaway? Book an exciting city break in October and escape to Lisbon. Ttake a ride on the city’s iconic yellow tram, followed by a visit to the Oceanarium in Parque das Nações. Or spend a day relaxing on the sun-kissed beach near Cascais, just a short train ride from the city centre. If you're looking for a party, you can even join in with the Halloween celebrations in Barcelona at Poble Espanyol, where you'll find activities such as mask workshops, bouncy castles and films – perfect for keeping the kids occupied. Fancy flying further afield? October is also a great month for holidays in Marrakech. The city boasts amazing shopping and gastronomic options and the emerging spa scene means you can pamper yourself while enjoying a fabulous city break!

Top October Family Holidays

October half term school holidays are a great opportunity to spend some quality time with your kids so take a look through our fab deals to Orlando – where you can meet Mickey and friends. You'll find fantastic offers on hotels, flights and entertainment, compared to the peak summer travel weeks, too. The stylish city of Dubai is perfect for those who want balmy October sunshine, coupled with luxurious accommodations like Le Royal Meridien, classy restaurants and the white-sand beach of Jumeriah. If you want to jet your family away for a beach holiday, sun-soaked destinations such as Turkey and Greece are all short-haul options sure to tick all your boxes.

October Couples Holidays

Whether you're ready for a romantic break in one of Europe’s fabulous cities, or want to spend some quality time together in a sun-soaked sandy beach resort, our wide range of October couples holidays has something for everyone. The gorgeous floating city of Venice is known as a romantic haven for all the right reasons. Take a gondola ride along the iconic Canal Grande, marvel at the St. Mark's Square, or visit the amazing art galleries. Or if you're searching for a laid-back beach holiday for two, then the Spanish Costas and the Canaries are perhaps the best places to relax with your partner. For fabulous year-round sunshine, pristine beaches and excellent resorts, a couples holiday to Majorca or Ibiza in the Balearics is a firm favourite.