Although summer season comes to an end, you could enjoy warm season during October and have fun with your family and your friends where the summer crowds have thinned. Many destinations are available for every family or a group of people, whether they’re after a calm destination and balmy Mediterranean beach, or an exotic place full with wildlife and adventures or maybe a sweet and cozy vacation where you can enjoy the sunrise and catch the golden hour. Here’s our guide to where to go in October to enjoy your holiday that suits everyone’s preferences
The Canaries, for sun and beaches holidays
It’s easy to understand why families seeking to escape the gloomy and cold weather back home are drawn to these collection of Atlantic outposts, especially if you’re hoping to get away during the October half-term. See the appeal now? The Canaries provide a dose of winter sunshine within a four-and-a-half-hour flight. The seas are still warm from the intense summer heat, and autumn is a breeze here without the crowds of the busiest time of year. The Canaries have a lot more to offer than the outdated stereotypes of package holidays.
For cultural escape and city breaks : Morocco
Expect to be mesmerized by Morocco’s charm as you and your family explore this sensory paradise. Naturally, this is a failsafe alternative when you want to head straight for better weather in October because of the quick trip and the consistently pleasant weather. With its crazy medinas and maze of Aladdin-style souks with tiny eyeballs on stalks, Marrakech may be the most well-known destination, but there is also a more sedate side for those who like a little more seclusion. From luxurious campgrounds dotted with towering canyons, where guests spend their days quadcycling and riding camels in the lunar desert while enjoying filling home-cooked tagines at dinner, to beachfront all-villa splendors
For an exotic and a tropical escape, choose the Maurituis
One of the greatest places to go for an opulent holiday that the kids will remember for years to come is Mauritius. Resorts host extravagant parties for young visitors with kid-friendly pools, connected suites, and clubs that offer everything from cooking classes to treasure hunts. Calm lagoons are perfect for snorkeling and paddling, while older kids can try windsurfing or dolphin-spotting boat cruises off the Unesco site of Le Morne. The island’s small size makes it ideal for young, restless travelers because it enables easy day trips and speedy transfers. Direct overnight flights from the UK and pleasant 27°C days make it easy to arrive refreshed and ready to enjoy beach life immediately.
Turkey, Fethiye, for adventure seekers
Fethiye is a stunning coastal town with golden beaches, crystalline waters, and forested mountains on Turkey’s southwest Turquoise Coast. It serves as a starting point for hiking the historic Lycian Way, sailing to secret coves, and paragliding over the famous Blue Lagoon at Ölüdeniz. The town itself has vibrant bazaars, lush promenades, and Telmessos-era ruins, including cliffside Lycian rock tombs. During the day, visitors can explore Butterfly Valley, swim in Blue Flag bays, or board a boat for a 12-island cruise. Evenings bring strolls along the marina at sunset and meze feasts.
