5 Sunshine destinations for October half term

In just a few weeks the schools will break up for their October half-term holidays, so we at Help-Me-Park have put together a list of five popular October sunshine destinations.

The school half-term holiday is only a week long, so Europe is a great choice for a short break - in just a couple of hours you can be soaking up the rays on a warm beach.

Here are our top five choices for an autumn break:

1. Portugal
   Portugal is a firm favourite with British holidaymakers due to its warm temperatures and short flight time of 2 hours. October temperatures are usually around 22°C with 8 hours a day of sunshine. The country offers something for everyone including beautiful beaches and many outstanding golf courses.
   
   
2. Cyprus
   Cyprus offers the most sunshine in October - around 9 hours a day, with temperatures a delightful 28°C. The country is great for water sports with golden sandy beaches. It does tend to be a little more expensive than other European destinations, but it does offer good autumn temperatures. Flight times: around 4½ hours.
   
   
3. Tunisia
   With a flight time of just three hours, Tunisia will offer temperatures of 25°C in October, making it a serious contender for your October half term get away. The country is great for children, offers sandy beaches, lovely food and is competitively priced for 7 hours of sunshine a day.
   
   
4. Canary Islands
   Slightly further afield are the Canary Islands. A 4-hour flight will bring pleasant temperatures of around 21°C - 24°C throughout autumn and winter. In October, expect around 7 hours of sunshine.
   
   The four main islands: Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura offer a great mix of (black) sandy beaches, rolling sand dunes, cosmopolitan city centres and adventurous water sports. Choose from self-catering or all-inclusive deals on the islands, with a huge choice for families.
   
   
5. Egypt
   Slightly further away still, but a favourite with Brits is Egypt. It's a 5-hour flight away, but does offer a touch of luxury. Hotels are known for being very high quality, and the weather is amazing - 10 hours of sun a day and temperatures around 27°C - perfect to enjoy crystal clear waters and long sandy beaches!

If you plan to escape the worst of the British weather this half term, have a good time - just don't forget to book your meet and greet parking in advance to secure the best possible deal and guarantee your space.