With the summer months coming to an end and holidaymakers looking into the future, we have compiled a list of the best places to visit during October. Whether it’s for a quick last-minute getaway or for half-term inspiration. October is the perfect time to miss the crowds and catch the last or for some places the beginning of the sun.
Costa Smeralda
Escape the crowds (and prices) of the peak months and head over to Costa Smeralda, Sardinia in October where temperatures are still in the mid-20s, making it the perfect luxury escape!
Explore untouched landscapes (without the crowds), weaving in and out of quiet bays and up rugged trails by bike or foot with the family. Costa Smeralda offers treks and bike trails with breathtaking views such as the Pevero Health Trail, which runs through the Pevero and Romazzino areas and has routes available for all levels and ages, and Monti Zoppu which offers scenic routes that pass by Poltu Liccia Beach and Cala Monti Zoppu for a bit more of a challenge. A must visit is Spiaggia Pevero, one of the island’s best beaches that boasts ultra-shallow and pristine still waters, perfect for younger children to paddle and enjoy the lasts of the summer sun!
Cullinan Belek
Cullinan Belek, the leading all-inclusive, ultra-luxury resort located in Antalya, Turkey, is the ideal place to fly and flop in the sun during the UK’s colder months. The resort promises unparalleled luxury escapes, catering to guests of all ages with its versatile and age-friendly experiences available at the Upapa Kids Club. With temperatures on the coast ranging between 21-25°C during October to early December, it is the perfect place to extend the summer just a four hour flight from the UK.
The resort’s 800-metre private sandy beach is adorned with private cabanas and sunbeds all serviced with food and drink.The resort offers an array of gorgeous suites, rooms and villas for all group sizes, some even having their own private swimming pool. Guests can also enjoy outdoor activities such as golf and taking a turn of the resort’s water park or even rejuvenating themselves in the world-class spa as well as indulge in one of the many international restaurants available at the resort, from Italian to Turkish to Japanese, Cullinan Belek offers it all.
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
As Europe’s season comes to an end, the Maldives becomes one of the best places to visit during the Autumn. Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa is located on a private island immersed in lush greenery and surrounded by a 100-hectare private lagoon with a natural coral reef.
The Emerald Collection’s Deluxe All-Inclusive grants guests access to all sports courts, free of charge no matter the room category guests book, as well as allowing them to enjoy gourmet à la carte dining, an extensive and international list of over 50 fine wines from around the world, and non-motorised water sports. Guests are also able to retreat and relax in their own over-the-water villas with a private pool for the ultimate private getaway. Whether alone, with a loved one or with the family Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa is the perfect October escape.
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