If you’ve been toying with the idea of a family holiday in the upcoming October half term, it just got even more tempting thanks to a wave of unmissable holiday deals designed to help your whole crew travel further for less.
The October 2026 half term for most local schools in England and Wales runs from Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026, so you still have plenty of time to get a plan in place.
Whether you’re dreaming of sun-soaked beaches with the kids, city breaks packed with culture or a relaxing countryside retreat, now is the perfect time to turn those family travel plans into reality without stretching your budget.
From last-minute getaways to carefully planned itineraries, the TUI October half term sale is offering up to £350 off per family booking (applied automatically) packed with options to suit every household.
Here’s the trending resorts for the 2026 October half term…
Holiday Village Turkiye
Boasting seven pools, four restaurants, five bars, a bowling alley and an arcade, this hotel is built for non-stop family fun – especially in October when there’s 10 hours of sunlight and average temperatures between 18C and 25C. You’ll also enjoy over 200 activities – from archery to zorbing – plus kids' clubs, sports academies and live evening shows. Sitting directly on the beach and just 20 minutes from the nearest airport, your family holiday starts the moment you land.
Coral Sea Water World
Coral Sea Water Hotel is a dream for water lovers of all ages, featuring a private beach, two massive lake-style pools and a waterpark with thrill rides and a lazy river. Located in the popular resort city Sharm El Sheikh, you can count on warm, sunny October weather averaging 20C to 30C. There’s a selection of restaurants, including Italian and Asian à la cartes, plus a food court, so everyone in the family will be well-fed, while the on-site football pitch and tennis court will keep sporty households in their active routines. .
Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout
The Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout adds a splash of family-friendly glamour to Morocco's Atlantic coast, which has average temperatures between 15C and 25C in October. The resort showcases a ‘bigger is better’ mentality from the minute you walk in: seven pools, four restaurants and six bars, plus a private beach area. The treat-yourself credentials are top-drawer too, with one of the pools being a chilled indoor number, and the spa coming with a relaxation area, hammam, salon and bunch of massage rooms for when you fancy some child-free R&R.
What's the main benefits of booking a family holiday with TUI?
TUI's range of family-friendly hotels is one of the best. The family-friendly hotels in its TUI BLUE collection have everything from Kids’ Clubs to waterparks and activities. TUI also prides itself on having lots of flexibility in terms of its flight times, and with TUI Flex, you can make fee-free changes right up until 28 days before from flights to passenger name.
Plus, when you’re travelling on a TUI Airways flight to a long-haul destination, you’ll have the chance to upgrade to Premium, which gets you loads of extras like UK airport lounge access and 25kg of luggage. For any issues, TUI's online chat is available 24/7 meaning you have access to chat to a TUI rep whatever the time.
We hope you love the holidays within this article created in collaboration with our brand partner TUI. Our team of expert editors and writers has independently selected the inclusions for this promotional piece. We will receive compensation for this article, and commission when you click on the links or purchase. Prices accurate and items in stock at time of publication.
