FOR a bargain family getaway this October, loveholidays.com says the little-known Costa del Azahar is the place to head.
Also known as the Orange Blossom Coast, this destination north of Valencia has miles of golden sands and great-value accommodation.
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Seven nights’ self- catering in a one-bedroom apartment sleeping up to four is from just £178pp including flights from Birmingham on October 20.
The small complex is just 200 metres from the beach and has a pool and tennis court. To book, see loveholidays.com.
TURK A CHANCE
THERE are still warm, sunny days and relaxed nights in the Turkish coastal resort of Dalaman in October.
An all-inclusive holiday here offers great value and the chance to top up your tan. British Airways Holidays has seven nights’ all-inclusive at the 4H Hotel Ideal Prime Beach from £461pp.
The hotel features a fabulous palm tree-lined pool and its own beach.
Prices include Heathrow flights on selected dates in October, 23kg of luggage and transfers.
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SOUTHAMPTON SAILAWAY
HEAD off on a flight-free getaway, sailing from Southampton on board MSC Cruises’ Virtuosa on a five-night full-board cruise to the Netherlands and Ireland.
Departing October 22, the ship calls at Rotterdam, Cork and Portland in Dorset. All meals are included as well as kids’ clubs, theatre shows and tips.
Prices are from £649pp. See cruise.co.uk or call 0870 990 8824.
HALLOWEEN FUN
GREAT YARMOUTH’S attractions are hosting tricks and treats galore over half term, with Fairground Frights at the Pleasure Beach, and scare mazes and a Halloween Spooktacular at The Hippodrome Circus.
Stay at Parkdean Resorts Cherry Tree Holiday Park and the thrills and chills continue, with Halloween crafts, pumpkin carving, ghost walks and fancy dress.
A four-night stay in a caravan sleeping up to six in two bedrooms, arriving October 23, is from just £259 in total. Or up to eight can stay in a three-bed caravan from £459 in total.
To book, see parkdeanresorts.co.uk or call 0330 123 4850. Also see visitgreatyarmouth.co.uk.
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CHANNEL HOP
POP across the English Channel with the kids and luggage packed up in the back of the car and you can bag a week’s stay at Pierre et Vacances’ premium residence Presqu’ile de la Touques, between the pretty coastal towns of Deauville and Trouville in Normandy.
Guests staying in these stylish apartments also get access to indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, hammam and spa.
Seven nights’ self-catering is from £890 in total, based on four sharing.
Ferry fares from £89 each way for a car plus passengers. See brittany-ferries.co.uk and pierreetvacances.com or call 0870 0267 145.
GO ALL IN AT BUTLIN’S
WITH so much to see and do on one of Butlin’s Spooktober breaks in Skegness you’ll find it hard to fit it all in.
Kids can enjoy live entertainment from Stephen Mulhern, eerie arts and crafts, dozens of live shows and a firework display. There’s also a scare walk and scareground with unlimited rides and Splash Waterworld included in the price.
Three-night stays in a two-bed silver room at Butlin’s Skegness are from £289 in total, arriving October 28, based on four sharing.
Dining packages are from £22.75 per adult, per day, £13.65 per child aged six to 14 and £6.80 per two- to five-year-old. To book, go to butlins.com.
CREAM OF CORNISH
ENJOY the dramatic coastline and fabulous family fun in Cornwall this October half term with a stay in a two-bed bungalow at Lizard Point Holiday Park.
After £1.8million was invested in transforming the park in recent years, the kids can enjoy the cosy indoor pool, family entertainment and a host of exciting activities. Right at the most southerly corner of Cornwall, the area is home to incredible beaches and pretty fishing villages.
Seven nights’ self-catering for a family of four is just £409 arriving October 20. To book, go to offers.charitable.travel or phone 020 3092 1288.
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CARIBBEAN DREAM
FOR the ultimate half-term break, the Sea Breeze Beach House on Barbados is set along 1,000ft of white-sand beachfront and in 2.5 acres of lush gardens. While the young ones enjoy the Kids’ Club and Teen Lounge, try mixology, wine or rum-tasting, or pop-up art classes.
Grab the kids for family surfing, sailing, windsurfing, bodyboarding, kayaking and snorkelling or enjoy the floating trampoline and sun hammocks. Also sample the resort’s four restaurants and five bars.
Seven nights’ all-inclusive at the 4.5H Sea Breeze Beach House is from £2,657pp, based on two adults and two children sharing a luxury oceanfront junior suite, and return Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow on October 21.
See virginholidays.co.uk or call 0344 557 3859.