The best places in Europe for sunshine holidays in October half term
- By Simpson Travel
- 31 Aug 2026
- Family travel
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Relax. From holidays with childcare to teen-friendly villas with wifi, we've spent close to 40 years perfecting the fine art of family travel. As parents and grand-parents ourselves, this family travel blog is a collection of practical tips and personal stories designed to inform and inspire, regardless of what stage you're at on the family journey.
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 >
Holidays with childcare give the whole family the chance to relax... find out why so many guests return to Mousses villas in Lefkada year after year Read more >
From beaches and sport to dining and day trips, discover everything the Algarve has to offer. Read more >
For the best water parks for children, toddler-friendly activities on the Algarve and top boat trips for families wanting to explore the fabulous caves and cliffs of the Algarve coastline, Stella Jonker da Rocha has written this helpful guide. Read more >
As parents and grandparents, we’ve learned a lot about multi-generation holidays, and we’re happy to share our tips with you… Read more >
One hotel, three generations and countless happy memories... find out how the Simpson family like to holiday, and what the children really thought of it! Read more >
Karen Beddow, mother of three and editor of award-winning travel blog Mini Travellers, negotiates the difficulties of travelling as a family of five… Read more >
Simpson Traveller Emily Harris (15) tells us why Kalkan is the perfect teenage destination; so good, she went there twice! Read more >
Soft sand, shallow water, fresh Italian pizza and artisan ice-cream wherever you go: Corsica is the child-friendly destination that your family will never want to leave. 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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