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Where to holiday in October half term? Would love beach/heat

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ToniAndCalm · 22/07/2026 15:56

Getting a small inheritance soon and would like to take DH and teens away in October half term. We are not going away anywhere else this year. I’ve done a bit of googling and read reviews, the weather is a mixed bag and that’s what I’d love to be able to “guarantee” in order to have a beach holiday. Budget £6k.

If you’ve been away in Oct (last week of October) please could you recommend the country/area? Ideally 25 degrees plus in the day time. Happy to be adventurous about the location.

Thanks

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LondonMum2026 · 04/08/2026 13:54

We did Rhodes once and it was 25 degrees and sunny all week. Busy but not heaving. Need to go to a large place / resort as the quieter smaller ones start shutting down for end of season.

Beachlover1993 · 04/08/2026 20:53

XelaM · 30/07/2026 15:14

Dubai or Aruba (outside the hurricane belt)

Whats it like on the beaches of Dubai, do they tolerate womens beach wear outside of the beach area. Been told they dont and have to dress modestly

sunshinehappydays · 04/08/2026 21:00

@Beachlover1993what don you mean? Like walking in the streets in a bikini? I don’t think I saw this when I was in Dubai (thank goodness 😂). I just saw normal beachwear line bikinis and swimming costumes on the beaches and in the beach clubs.

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 04/08/2026 21:28

Kenya

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