Luxury October Half-Term Holidays 2025/2026

Where to go on holiday in October Half-Term

As the kids settle back to school and the leaves start to drop, October half-term paves way for a great time to getaway. The summer sun has warmed the oceans in preparation for the coming months and the balmy weather has decided to stick around for a couple more months. You’ll catch the glowing Autumn hues of Japan’s leaves and the dust kicked up on the plains by Botswana’s Big Five. What better way to kickstart the school year?

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Top Destinations for Family Holidays in October

India

During this fall vacation through Rajasthan, we’re taking your family from city culture to rural wilderness. After checking out the architecture and stunning sites in Mumbai, you and the family will head out on an unforgettable safari through the Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer, while resting your head at the luxurious Serai. At Jawai Leopard Camp in Jawai, enjoy candlelit dinners in the evening and game drives in the day, spotting leopards hang out in the trees and flamingo’s flock by the lakes. With long distances to cover in this mighty area, there’s plenty of time to stop off and admire the breath-taking views and fall in love with all of Rajasthan’s hidden wonders.

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Japan

You’ll never forget your first step at the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Before this, however, you’ll head deep into the beautiful Colca Canyon to horse-ride along the highland plateau, spot the mighty Andean Condor in flight and take a dip in the hot springs at Colca Lodge’s eco-spa. But it’s not all rural adventures. This May half-term break also boasts a huge heap of culture in the cities of Cusco, Aequipa and Lima. Whilst the older kids may appreciate the ancient ruins of Huchuy Qosqo and hidden trails of the Sacred Valley more than the young, in Cusco the little ones can revel in the Choco Museum where they’ll make chocolate directly from the cocoa bean in an exclusive masterclass. So what are you waiting for? Follow in Paddington Bear’s footsteps and discover the wildest depths of Peru with your loved ones.

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Botswana

Botswana is a must for first-time safari-goers and is a delight to visit at any time of the year. In fall, temperatures rise and the nights do too, with predators chasing prey out on the plains on a battle for survival, whipping up dust clouds in their path, adding to the rugged African atmosphere. Whether your kids are 7 or 17, the buzz of waking up in the wild and being able to spot wildlife dancing around from the tent’s floor-to-ceiling window is second to none. After a leisurely bush breakfast, take the family out on a mokoro safari where you’ll sit in a traditional Botswanan canoe and be punted around the Delta, meandering past all its little islands. If your little one isn’t a fan of water, opt for a walking safari or game drive – each crammed with as much wildlife as the other.

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Hawaii

An iconic beach destination, as well as a thriving eco oasis, there’s a plethora of lush green jungles and volcanic landscapes waiting to be explored in Hawaii – an ideal fall family vacation spot. The good thing about island hopping in fall is that the rain mainly falls at night, and the best thing about island hopping in Hawaii is that it can be as active or laid-back as you wish. So with that in mind, we’ll be able to plan your outdoor activities in the light of day and can adapt your chosen activities to suit the needs of everyone in the group – so if you want to read a book by the pool you can, and if you want to go mountain biking at sunrise you can. For an unforgettable end to your family vacation, take to the sky in a private helicopter to get the most jaw-dropping views of the islands.

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Canada

Not many countries do fall foliage quite as well as Canada, and this is your chance for the whole family to witness our northerly neighbor at its very best. On a road trip with children in tow. After all, Alberta and British Columbia are packed full of some of the greatest adventures and most incredible wildlife Canada has to offer. Journey from Banff, down through Jasper and onto Whistler, Vancouver and Tofino over the course of 12 days and as the stunning scenery rolls past the windows, you’ll hear no utterance of the words ‘are we there yet’.

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Greece

Ancient ruins are the backdrop to venturesome days and peaceful evenings on this jam-packed family getaway in Greece. Our Travel Experts, with their families in tow, have perfected this Greek odyssey that’ll immerse you in welcoming cities, white stone ruins and secluded isles. From adventurous outings uncovering the myths and mysteries of ancient Greece to days spent unwinding on sunny sandy beaches, this trip – which will take you from Athens to Mykonos to Crete – has something for everyone.

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