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Where is hot in October half term - obviously Canaries - but anywhere else?

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sweetheart · 05/03/2008 18:50

We are thinking of going away in October half term and would like your wisdom as to where else we could look at apart from Canaries for a beach and sunbathe type holiday!

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Kbear · 05/03/2008 18:53

Greek islands
Florida (there is more than just Orlando! - amazing beaches)
Caribbean
Italy

Moominpappa · 05/03/2008 18:54

Hades......

Sorry, it's been one of those days.....

MABS · 05/03/2008 19:00

dubai and middle east

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sweetheart · 05/03/2008 19:01

We are doing Florida next year - already booked and can't wait!

Will the greek islands and that still be hot in October - I don't want warm, I'd like HOT!

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sweetheart · 05/03/2008 19:02

Have 2 kids so need a resort with activities for them too.

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MABS · 05/03/2008 20:50

dubai!... hot and kids facilities are better than anywhere

Pimmpom · 06/03/2008 10:15

Sharm, Taba or El Gouna in Egypt. A good all inclusive hotel will have activities for the children and of course you will have snorkeling in the red sea on your doorstop

McDreamy · 06/03/2008 10:16

Cyprus!!! Lovely time of year out here.

bluesky · 06/03/2008 16:27

Egypt or Dubai, done both in October half term. Great weather and the sea beautifully warm.

SubRosa · 06/03/2008 22:18

Eilat is lovely, especially Coral Beach which is great for snorkelling.

puffling · 15/04/2008 02:37

cape verde

cameroonmama · 15/04/2008 06:14

Come to Kenya, we need more tourists! Mombasa would be perfect in October and you can get good cheap direct flights at the moment....

copycat · 19/04/2008 13:06

I'd second Egypt, Dubai and Kenya for October. Not all of the Caribbean is that hot in October abd you can catch the tail end of the rainy season (as we did in the Bahamas in October 2006 - it really wasn't good weather all week actually). For that matter we were in Florida (not Orlando - we stayed south of Sarasota on the Gulf Coast) last October half term and had lots of rain there too - probably 50/50 sun and rain for the 11 days we were there. I've also been to Cyprus and Turkey in October and it wasn't quite hot enough for me (no rain though) as it gets cool from mid afternoon. Of course it's pretty much the luck of the draw but I would err on the side of caution if you want HOT. Dubai was fab weather in October but Egypt would be cheaper. Have a look at Hurghada as well as Taba, Sharm and El Gouna. Probably cheaper to book flights and accommodation (try medhotels or similar) separately.

ChasingSquirrels · 19/04/2008 13:08

we went to Cyprus early Oct, it was very hot

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