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 >
Love to eat out? Prefer not to drive? Choose a villa within walking distance of one of Mallorca's charming towns and villages and you can enjoy it all without the car. Read more >
From temperatures and sunshine hours to our month-by-month guide of events and things to do through spring summer and autumn, find out which is the best time of year to visit Mallorca and why. Read more >
More peaceful than peak, with better prices and availability for large villas, September is the sweet spot for group holidays with friends or a multi-generation break. Read more >
Discover tour favourite Mallorca destinations, and why they are perfect for a last-minute holiday for families, friends and couples Read more >
Organising a large villa holiday for a group? We can help you find just what you need with a hand-picked collection of villas for 8 to 20+ guests. Read more >
Did you know that we can arrange a private chef to cook for you in 180 of our villas in Greece, Turkey, Italy, Mallorca and France? Take your holiday to the next level of indulgence - and it's not as expensive as you might think. Read more >
Holidays are often the biggest single purchase you might make in the year, so it’s natural to want to get decision absolutely right. The internet has revolutionized how we plan our holidays, but with so much info out there, how do you know what to look for and who you can trust? Read more >
As a Mallorca resident for 35 years, our Contracts Manager Suzana Finnie knows the island better than most. Discover her favourite places and recommendations for seeing the very best of the island. 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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