Sunseekers who want a short-haul fix of summer even in October can head to the southern Mediterranean for a welcome blast of sunshine.
Pitch up in a light-filled villa with a pool in Menorca, get to know eastern Crete or indulge in a delicious taste of the Adriatic in off-season Dubrovnik.
For a long-haul adventure, explore the length of Vietnam on a guided tour that shows off this fascinating country.
Embrace autumn in the UK with a holiday in the Lake District and enjoy nature at its most colourful. With the school half-term holiday falling at the end of the month, there’s still time to bag a bargain near the Suffolk coast.
Wherever you choose to go on holiday in October, take a look at these ideas for inspiration.
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Crete
Enjoy relaxing views of south-western Crete’s Paleochora and its sandy beach from the outdoor pool shared by the five Amphitheatre Suites. These modern suites have either one or two bedrooms, private terraces, fully equipped kitchens and, in the case of the two-bedroom suites, a private pool. The beaches and bars are a 15-minute walk away, and Paleochora’s pretty old town is just a few minutes further. The owners can arrange boat trips if you want to explore more of Crete’s coastline.
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Simpson Travel has seven nights’ self-catering from £1,171pp, based on a 14 October departure. Price includes flights, hire car and welcome pack.
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Menorca
Come to San Francisco – no, not the Californian city, but a light and airy three-bedroom villa near Menorca’s north-eastern coast. Soak up warm Spanish rays from the outdoor pool, and use the brick barbecue for lazy meals on the covered terrace. The villa, which sleeps six, is about a 20-minute walk to the restaurants, shops and large sandy beach of Arena d’en Castell, and a short drive to more of Menorca’s coastal villages and beaches.
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Vintage Travel has a week’s self-catering in San Francisco throughout October from £998.
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Lake District
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