Half Term Get Aways

Half Term Get Aways

School may only just have started but the rush is on for half term get aways. Travel experts are predicting a sell-out October half term as one travel site reports a 23% increase in searches compared to 2011.

If you're thinking of a autumn get away top of the list for autumn sun is the Canary Islands, though searches to the luxe end of the market (Dubai) are up by 96%. That said Tenerife followed by Lanzarote, Majorca, Gran Canaria and Red Sea resorts look to be where most families will be  heading. City break searches are also up with New York scoring highly at 66%, and European favourites Lisbon, Barcelona and Rome also featuring. 

Fancy sticking closer to home and doing something more kid friendly well you can't go wrong with  Butlins who have a range of half term breaks across their resorts with lots of spooky goings for kids for Halloween with pumpkin making, arts and crafts, and trick or treat trails. Not to mention waterparks, funfairs and numerous shows for adults and kids. Prices start from just £36pp. There's also the chance to stay at Butlin's new Wave Hotel in Bognor Regis (above) with some pretty cool family apartments and family rooms available. We're loving the fact that for a hotel there’s a separate children’s room in each family room featuring bunks each with their own built-in TV!

If camping/glamping is more of your thing check out Go Glamping which has a range of half term holidays on offer from bell tents on the Isle of Wight to Camping Pods in Cornwall. Prices start from £99.00 for a 3 or 4 night short break.

For working parents who can't get time off and/or older children who want a parent free break  (kids aged 7 to 17 years) brilliant activity holiday specialistsPGL have some great offers on half term 7 night, 4 night multi activity breaks starting from £189.00. Activities include abseiling, kayaking, mountain biking, trampolining, zip wires and many more.

So what will you be doing this half term? Let us know.