Luxury Family Holidays in October
It’s the last half term of the year and a long haul family holiday in October is almost the only way of enjoying some late summer or early winter sunshine. Make the most of the dry season in Kenya on a luxury half-term holiday. Head to one of the magical and eclectic family friendly safari lodges where your guides will take the family horse riding, on walking safaris and game drives, and even sleep outs under the stars – giving all the family a glimpse into the true heart of Africa.
October is one of the most idyllic months of the year in which to visit The Seychelles, and your family holiday can have an added bonus for children will be the chance to witness the turtle-nestling season when endangered hawksbill and green turtles lay their eggs. Fiji will just be heading into its shoulder season, when prices fall but the weather is still lovely, so a great option for those with pre-school age children. Less far to travel but for an equally bewitching family holiday in October is the Sultanate of Oman, just a short distance from Dubai but with fewer visitors and stunning beaches. The entire family will fall in love with the Six Senses Zighy Bay.
Where to go on a family holiday in October
Our top family hotels & resorts in October
The St. Regis Le Morne Resort
Located on the serene south-west coast of Mauritius on the idyllic white sands of the Le Morne beach, St. Regis Le Morne Resort, Mauritius is encircled by the calm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
The Slate
Located on the island of Phuket, just ten minutes from the airport, the award-winning The Slate is just minutes from the white sands of Nai Yang Beach. Designed by Bensley Design Studios and inspired by Phuket’s tin mining past, The Slate's architecture and décor combines mining themes with Thai chic giving the resort a truly unique, quirky and fun feel.
Elephant Hills – The Bush Camp, Chiang Mai
Following the success of their acclaimed camp in Khao Sok National Park, the first luxury tented camp of its kind in Thailand, we are delighted that the Elephant Hills team have created a similar experience in beautiful countryside on the banks of the Mae Ping River just outside Chiang Mai.
An October Family Break
Looking for a little sunshine during the autumn? October has plenty of family-friendly destinations to choose from, whether you want to relax by the beach or explore somewhere new.