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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Chris Wilson

Best October half-term holidays that kids and the whole family will love in 2023

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The summer holidays may be over in the UK, but it won’t be long before the October half-term arrives and children are off school again for a week.

The autumn break is the ideal opportunity to escape the UK. If the rain and overcast days are bothering you, some European cities are still basking in temperatures in the mid-20s. A nature escape may also catch the eye, with the landmarks of Iceland remaining resplendent and the Arctic Circle welcoming the start of Northern Lights season.

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