The half term break is a wonderful time for the family to get together and enjoy each others company without the usual distractions of your normal weekly responsibilities. This year, why not take your whole family away on a half term holiday somewhere new and exciting, with plenty of entertainment and attractions to keep you and your children happy and amused for the entire half term break.

The October half term is a fantastic time to take a holiday without breaking the bank. Since October is outside the peak holiday season you can often find some incredible offers on flights and accommodation so there are some great deals for cheap half term holidays to be found. By sharing a large holiday rental property with another family, you can both surround yourself with your friends and also enjoy a really cheap holiday in October for half term!

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Top Five October Holiday Destinations

Half term holidays in France
France offers a huge range of holiday options, from a cultural feast in Paris to the rural sports haven of the Rhone-Alps, all of which are easily accessible from the UK. A holiday in France will also help with French lessons on your children's return to school!

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Half term holidays in the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are a fantastic choice for October half term holidays for the glorious climate and wide range of attractions. Plus with great value flights and accommodation, the Canaries are an ideal choice for a cheap half term break.

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Half term holidays in England
England is a great idea for half term, with a wide range of holiday opportunities and no major travel costs. A half term holiday in England can be a really cheap half term idea, especially as the half term falls into the traditional off-season.

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Half term holidays in Portugal
With a glorious year round climate, Portugal is perfect for the last beach holiday before the winter arrives in Britain. There are endless attractions to keep the kids happy, and with many 'end of season' deals, you can find some very cheap holidays in October.

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Half term holidays in Scotland
Scotland is an ideal choice for a change of scenery without having to travel too far. Easy to get to and around, October holidays in Scotland are a great option for short breaks and the ideal choice for those who enjoy the great outdoors.

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With such a variety of activities on offer in most October holiday destinations, it has never been easier to keep your children active and healthy during the October half term holiday. Many resorts offer a huge range of things to do in half term which are either free or very inexpensive, meaning you can keep your October holiday half term cheap, yet filled with excitement.

The main rental period for the 2008 October half term break runs from Saturday 25th to Friday 31st, meaning you can have an evening to get organized after school or work on Friday before whisking the family off on holiday. Don't panic if the October half term is rapidly approaching; there are plenty of options for last minute holidays in October available.

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• Children Holidays
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• Train Travel
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Types of Holiday Accommodation

• Bed and Breakfast
• Chateaux
• Farmhouse Holidays
• French Gites
• Holiday Apartments
• Hotels
• Large Holiday Homes and Villas
• Luxury Holiday Homes
• Pet Friendly Holiday Cottages and Homes
• Self Catering Holidays
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• Ski Chalets
• Unusual Holiday Homes
• Villa Holidays
• Villas in Spain
• Villas in Italy
• Florida Villas for rent
• Villas with pools
• Wheelchair Accessible holiday homes

Holiday Themes

• African Safari Holidays
• Agritourism
• Beach Holidays
• City Breaks
• Eco-Friendly Holidays
• European Walking Holidays
• Exotic Holidays
• Exotic Walking Holidays
• Family Holidays
• Gastronomic Breaks
• Golf Holidays
• Group Holidays
• Holidays with Pets
• Learn Something New
• Mountain Holidays
• Normandy Landing Tours
• Romantic Breaks, Ideas and Getaways
• Rural Retreats and Rural Properties for rent
• Spa Breaks
• Ski Holidays
• Shopping Holidays
• Solo Holidays
• UK Hiking Holidays
• Wine Tasting Holidays
• Winter Sun Holidays

Sporting Holiday Guides

• British Sporting Events
• Cycling Holidays
• Deep Sea Fishing Holidays
• Fishing Holidays
• Golf Holidays
  • Irish Golf Holidays
  • American Golf Holiday
• Kayaking Holidays
• Mountain Biking Holidays
• Scuba Diving and Best Locations for Scuba Diving
• Ski Holidays
  • Cheap Skiing Holidays
  • Three Valleys Skiing
• Surfing Trips

Special Dates for the Diary

• February Half Term Holidays
• Easter Breaks and Holidays
• May Half Term Holidays
• May Bank Holidays 2009
• August Bank Holidays 2009
• October Half Term Holidays
• Christmas Holidays
• New Year Breaks

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• FIFA World Cup 2010
• British Sporting Events
• Best Christmas Markets in Europe
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• London Olympics
• Mardi Gras
• Midsummer Eve
• New Year Break Accommodation
• Spanish Festivals
• Valentines Day Ideas
• Venice Carnival
• Weddings Ideas

Destination Guides

• American Holidays
  • Orlando Theme Parks
  • Disneyworld Florida
• Canary Islands Holidays
• Caribbean Holidays
• Croatian Holidays
• Eastern Europe
• English Holidays
  • Holiday cottages in Devon and Cornwall
  • Dorset
  • Houses to let in Somerset
  • Cotswolds Cottages
  • Cottages in Peak District
  • Lake District Holiday Cottages
• French Holidays
  • Holidays and Private Villas in South of France
  • Disneyland Paris Holidays
• German Holidays
• Gibraltar Holidays
• Greek Islands Holidays
• Mediterranean Holidays
• Morocco Holidays
• Portuguese Holidays
• Scottish Holiday Cottages
• UK Holidays
• Wales Holiday Cottages