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QueenOfRainbowHearts · 19/06/2023 18:05

If you had the opportunity for 3 nights away in October where would you go?

I am a self employed, burnt out, utterly exhausted, single mum of 3 with absolutely no respite. My family have offered to have my children for a few days in Oct half term so I can get away for the first time ever and recharge my batteries...body...soul...life!

I want to lay in the sun, sleep, swim, listen to the sea and actually read an entire book without being interrupted!

Thinking a spa hotel, on the beach somewhere that will still be hot. Max budget 1k including flights. Would be flying from Gatwick and don't want to use too much of this precious time travelling - so maybe 4 hours max .

Please inspire me!!!!!! Destinations as well as recommended resorts.

Thank you xx

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JeminaSunshine · 19/06/2023 18:06

Palma?

HappiDaze · 19/06/2023 18:17

Yes I was thinking Palma too

Roselilly36 · 19/06/2023 18:24

October half term, canaries islands, Balearics won’t be warm enough.

SauceForTheGoose · 19/06/2023 18:27

Palma is lovely, but I think you need a one stop hotel where you can just relax.

What about the canaries?

QueenOfRainbowHearts · 19/06/2023 18:37

All great suggestions thank you

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itshotontheplayground · 19/06/2023 18:40

Would your family be available to go to your place for a few days instead? There would be less childcare on a school day, and you will find much cheaper options out of the holiday period.

QueenOfRainbowHearts · 19/06/2023 18:44

itshotontheplayground unfortunately that's not an option as they live a bit of a distance away and also have children at school.
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GarlicGrace · 19/06/2023 18:48

Algarve? I can't quite believe these prices, tbh!
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/SmartDeals-g189111-zft9650-Algarve-Hotel-Deals.html

WonderDays · 19/06/2023 18:51

Canaries with a nice spa.
Malta perhaps.

NeverendingCircus · 19/06/2023 19:51

Malta? I have a friend who goes there once a year to just what you suggest and says it's so unspoilt there. Beach, sun, drink, friendly people, shortish flight.

JazzyBBG · 19/06/2023 20:46

One of the nicer hotels in Tenerife, perhaps an adults only one...

QueenOfRainbowHearts · 19/06/2023 20:53

These are all great thank you. Collating a list of all the suggestions for when I get a moment to do a proper search later in the week

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BeverlyBrook · 19/06/2023 21:04

Madeira canico baio

BeverlyBrook · 19/06/2023 21:05

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HollyGolightly4 · 19/06/2023 21:15

Málaga

dinoice · 19/06/2023 21:18

As a curve ball, what about a beautiful uk coast hotel. A spa one but with the beach walks and views.

Might get more for your money and more time to you.

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