Families escape abroad for last glimpse of sun
There has been a 19 per cent increase in families searching for some October sun, according to TravelSupermarket.com.
The Canary Islands are the favourite destination for half-term holiday sunshine breaks, while Red Sea destinations and Dalaman in Turkey are popular.
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Hide AdOut of favour appear to be Rome, Las Vegas and Marrakech, with Cape Verde and Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt proving a bigger draw.
Bob Atkinson of TravelSupermarket said: “After what has been a packed summer of events many families have delayed booking a summer getaway, perhaps hoping to enjoy some sunshine here in the UK.”