The best places in Europe for sunshine holidays in October half term
- By Simpson Travel
- 31 Aug 2026
- Family travel
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One question we hear a lot is: where are some good places to go on a family holiday during October half term? Here’s what we recommend: Read more >
Ever wondered which of our villas are the most popular? Hint: it's not always the most luxurious ones! From our smallest collection (Italy) to the largest (Greece), below you'll find our very own 'booker' prize list for 2025. Read more >
From loggerhead turtles to a wartime love story, Kefalonia tugs at the heartstrings of all who are lucky enough to visit. Read more >
We’re very proud of all our villas and hotels, but which ones do our guests love most? Below you’ll find a round up of our best-sellers; all of these properties completely sold out for the entire 2024 season... Read more >
We believe that finding your perfect holiday should be easy (at least once you’ve got as far as our website), but with over 400 gorgeous villas and hotels to choose from, a little expert guidance is always welcome. Read more >
From Zorba to Captain Corelli, our favourite Greek heroes have all been brought to the big screen against the picturesque backdrop of a sun-drenched Greek island. Read more >
With a Greek mother and idyllic childhood memories of family holidays in Greece, Product Director Mathew Simpson feels very much at home in the Ionian and his affinity with this magical region has helped our hotels collection grow and flourish Read more >
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‘[Simpson Travel] specialise in the sort of magical, unspoilt destinations my family loves’ Author: The Telegraph
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‘So how did we find the near-perfect villa in Mallorca? The first step was to approach… Simpson Travel… we needed expertise, not just blinding choice.’ Author: Sunday Times Travel Magazine, The Villas Handbook
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‘Where Simpson [Exclusive] really excels is in its first-hand knowledge of properties and destinations’ Author: House & Garden
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‘Simpson [Exclusive] delivers holidays that combine sunshine, five-star luxury and friendly service’ Author: House & Garden
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Our stay was also infused with his thoughtful brand of hospitality, matched with that of the experienced tour operator (Simpson Travel). Author: Claire Irvin, The Times
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