STACEY Solomon has stripped naked in a hot tub as Pretty Woman and Liz Hurley has showed off her insane figure as Poison Ivy this weekend.
When it comes to Halloween, showbiz stars don’t settle for a pointy hat and a splash of green make-up to celebrate the spooky season.
Stacey Solomon has stipped naked in a hot tub as Pretty WomanCredit: Instagram/staceysolomonJoe Swash joined Stacey as they enjoyed the bubblesCredit: Instagram/staceysolomon
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash kept their celebrations at home as they recreated a scene from the film Pretty Woman.
Taking to social media, Stacey captioned the images: “Happy Halloween. Love from The Temu Version of Pretty Woman.
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“I’ll be honest as soon as I saw this bathroom I wanted to recreate this scene. The kids wanted to be skeletons & witches this year so it was our perfect opportunity for a couples costume,
“Sorry about the copy and paste fake bubbles I had to add in but fun fact, this bath has no water so here we are. Happy Halloween! Hope you have the best day! P.S we are clothed under the bubbles.”
Joe and Stacey posed in their new marble bathroomCredit: Instagram/staceysolomonLiz Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus looked amazing as Poison Ivy and BatmanCredit: Instagram/elizabethhurley1Myleene Klass looked fabulous in her Halloween outfit as Edward ScissorhandsCredit: InstagramHolly WilloughbyCredit: Instagram
The cute snaps showed Stacey’s marble bathroom in her new home, with her bathtub overflowing in a cloud of bubbles.
Stacey rocked curly hair as she lounged in the bath wearing bright orange headphones connected to a yellow retro cassette player perched on the tub’s edge.
Joe was also seen in a grey wig as he planted a kiss on his wife’s cheek while they relaxed under the bubbles.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth Hurley also shared a stunning snap to her socials which she captioned: “Poison Ivy and Batman, Happy Halloween.”
Maya Jama dressed up as her pal Mo FarahCredit: Refer to sourceStacey was recreating the bath scene with Julia Roberts in Pretty WomanCredit: Not known clear with picture desk
In the image, Liz looked stunning as she showed off her gorgeous figure in a tiny bikini made out of green leaves.
Her husband Billy Ray Cyrus looked fabuous standing beside her as Batman.
No injuries reported after glacial lake burst, causing a flash flood and disrupting Bhutan’s Gasa Tshachu hot springs.
Published On 30 Oct 202630 Oct 2026
A flood caused by the Shintaphu glacial lake bursting its banks has washed away infrastructure at the Gasa Tshachu natural hot springs in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.
According to state broadcaster BBS on Friday, no injuries or loss of life had been reported from Thursday night’s flash flood.
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It added that the extent of the damage was unknown because of “darkness and the strong flow” of floodwaters.
Two Bailey bridges, which are bridges built in portable, prefabricated sections, may also have been washed away, BBS said.
According to Kuensel, Bhutan’s national newspaper, part of the road leading to the village of Laya, where the springs are located, had also been washed away, rendering it impassable. It added that the road has been closed to traffic indefinitely.
Kuensel said that as authorities assess the damage, concerns have emerged about a large artificial lake formed after the flood-affected river channels conjoined following the outburst.
Residents along the Mochhu and Punatsangchhu river valleys were also advised to remain vigilant and avoid riverbanks and flood-prone areas, the report added.
Moreover, in neighbouring India, flood warnings were issued in parts of West Bengal and Assam following the glacial lake outburst, India’s NDTV broadcaster reported.
The hot springs at Gasa Tshachu are a major tourist attraction in the northern part of Bhutan, nestled between India and China.
They were also hit by a flash flood in 2021 when the Mochhu River changed course and swept through the area.
In neighbouring Nepal, a mountainous area about 600km (380 miles) to the west, a flash flood on its border with China in August killed more than 1,500 people and left more than 5,000 missing.
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NOVEMBER in Britain: dark before you’ve left work, washing draped over every available radiator and a coat that hasn’t had a dry week since August.
Meanwhile, somewhere else in the world it’s 30C with someone cooking and every drink on the house for you… I know where I’d rather be.
So, I dug through the November holiday data and picked out ten resorts that are up to 34 per cent cheaper than the average price of a hotel stay that month.
Not only that, but I’ve found a fantastic deal for each at some underrated resorts, overlooked by bigger names nearby.
Some are familiar spots, while others you typically might scroll straight past if you’re not in the know.
But they all deserve a look before you write off a week away – here’s where I’d be booking this November.
1. Naama Bay, Egypt (34% below average)
Falcon Naama Star is affordable and only ten minutes’ walk from the beachCredit: On The Beach
Naama Bay is my pick for anyone who wants to enjoy Egypt beyond the hotel resorts.
You’ve got a big beach, plenty of restaurants and somewhere to head after dinner, so there’s no need to spend seven days orbiting the buffet.
With November temperatures typically around 27C, you can spend the afternoon on the beach and head out for a slap-up meal in the evening.
This is where I rate bed & breakfast: your morning food is sorted, then lunch and dinner are yours to choose.
Falcon Naama Star gives you a cheap base around ten minutes’ walk from the beach.
I found seven nights with breakfast and direct return flights from Belfast for £280pp – that leaves more of your budget for enjoying the place you’ve flown all that way to see.
2. Om El Sid, Egypt (29% below average)
Try Egypt’s Old Vic Sharm Resort & Spa has a beach shuttle that is completely freeCredit: Expedia
Another Egypt find, Om El Sid suits a week of beach days and evenings spent having a wander and finding somewhere good for dinner.
You’re on Sharm’s southern side, with the Old Market to explore when you’ve had enough of lying horizontal.
November daytime temperatures typically reach around 27C.
That’s proper beach weather, with the added pleasure of knowing someone at home is scraping the car windscreen, so try to be modest with the photos… or don’t.
It’s inland, but there’s a free beach shuttle, so you can get your beach fix without paying for a beachfront stay.
I found seven nights all inclusive with direct return flights from Liverpool for £350pp.
And because your meals are covered, you can still get out for a nosey around Sharm without having to spend much extra.
3. Patong, Thailand (28% below average)
Make the bucket list trip come true by staying at Club Bamboo Boutique Resort & Spa in PhuketCredit: On The Beach
Thailand can spend years on the “maybe one day” list.
But this Patong deal is a decent reason to move it along: seven nights at Club Bamboo Boutique Resort & Spa for £765pp, with connecting return flights from Manchester and checked luggage included.
Patong gives you Phuket’s tropical heat, a busy beach and plenty going on after dark.
November daytime temperatures are around 31C as the island heads towards its drier season, and this is somewhere I’d opt for room only.
With so much food to try outside the hotel, picking a different place for dinner is part of the holiday.
Club Bamboo’s greener hillside setting gives you somewhere quieter to retreat to after Patong’s bustle.
There are hills and steps to factor in, so it won’t suit everyone.
But for someone who wants to get out and enjoy Phuket, I’d put the money towards the trip rather than a flashier hotel.
4. Agadir, Morocco (19% below average)
This stay at Tulip Inn Oasis Hotel in Agadir is our biggest bargain on the listCredit: On The Beach
Seven nights, breakfast and direct return flights from Manchester for £230pp?
Safe to say Agadir is doing a very convincing job of getting me out of Britain this November.
Typical daytime highs are around 25C, with a big beachfront for lazy afternoons and the souk for a proper browse when you fancy moving.
You can spend a morning exploring, stop for proper Moroccan food and still have time to spend the rest of your day by the sea.
Tulip Inn Oasis is my pick for a handy bed & breakfast base near the beach and within reach of the marina.
You’re paying for somewhere to sleep and something to eat first-thing, with plenty of holiday budget left for getting out and about.
Parrotel Aqua Park Resort is all-inclusive AND 27C in NovemberCredit: On The Beach
Some holidays need a plan, while others just need a sun lounger, a cold drink and your hardest choice of the day being how many plates to get at the buffet for dinner.
There’s a sheltered beach, a flat waterfront for a wander and plenty of places to stop for lunch.
So you can arrive, unpack and get on with enjoying yourself.
Fuerteventura’s November daytime highs average around 24C and a long beach walk here definitely beats standing outside a soft-play centre in sideways rain.
Fuertesol’s bungalow accommodation is my pick for a simple self catering base, so you can sort breakfast in your own time, then head out for the day.
I found seven nights with direct return flights from London Stansted for £235pp.
And if you get restless after a few beach days, Caleta’s position makes exploring north and south really easy.
Just hire a car for a day or two and spend some of the money you’ve saved on seeing the island.
7. Bahia Feliz, Gran Canaria (14% below average)
BlueBay Beach Club in Gran Canaria has fantastic views from the poolCredit: On The Beach
A separate living area is an underrated holiday luxury – somewhere in your hotel room to sit that isn’t the bed, with space to spread out and breakfast without getting dressed for a buffet.
Its quieter beach-side setting in Bahia Feliz suits people who want room to relax in Gran Canaria, with the busier south-coast resorts there when they fancy a change.
This is one to book for the space and the setting rather than nightlife outside reception.
November temperatures around this part of the island are typically about 24C.
This means plenty of opportunity for a long lunch outside and another chapter in the sun.
I found seven nights self catering with direct return flights from Newcastle for £445pp.
This is my pick for someone who really values a bit of breathing room on holiday.
8. Costa del Silencio, Tenerife (13% below average)
Tenerife is still 25C, so try an all inclusive stay at Hotel Palia Don PedroCredit: On The Beach
Costa del Silencio gives regular Tenerife holidaymakers a change of scene from Playa de las Americas.
You’ve got volcanic coastline to explore and nearby Las Galletas for a wander around a town.
Southern Tenerife’s November daytime highs average roughly 25C.
That’s still warm for a long day by the pool working on your tan.
Hotel Palia Don Pedro keeps the stay simple, with studios and apartments spread across small two-storey buildings.
I found seven nights all inclusive with return flights from London Stansted for £350pp.
That covers your meals and drinks while you spend a week enjoying a different corner of Tenerife.
9. Nuevo Horizonte, Fuerteventura (13% below average)
Elba Lucia Sport & Suite Hotel is just north of Caleta de FusteCredit: On The Beach
A free beach shuttle can make a cheaper hotel location a much better deal.
The resort sits just north of Caleta de Fuste, but here you get an even quieter base to come back to.
Fuerteventura’s November highs average around 24C, so there’s still plenty of reason to pack the sunglasses.
You won’t have the beach and all of Caleta’s restaurants immediately outside the door here.
BUT the hotel’s free shuttle heads directly to Caleta and the beach area, which can save you paying for taxis every day.
I found seven nights self catering with direct flights from London Stansted for £295pp.
A good fit for someone happy to trade a central location for a quieter stay, with an easy way to reach the beach.
10. Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife (12% below average)
Views like this in November don’t get much better than the ones at Coral Teide MarCredit: On The Beach
Puerto de la Cruz is my pick for a Tenerife holiday with a proper town to get stuck into.
An old harbour, loads of restaurants and greener scenery give you plenty to enjoy in between cheap beers.
November’s nice and warm in Tenerife, and for a trip built around sunbathing, exploring, tapas and lunch outside when the sun appears, Puerto’s well worth a look.
Coral Teide Mar sits in the residential La Paz area, with shops and restaurants all around you.
That makes self catering a good money-saving choice: breakfast supplies nearby and somewhere different to head for dinner every night.
I found seven nights with direct return flights from Liverpool for £310pp, giving you a cheap week of sunshine and getting out to enjoy the town.
Former Strictly Come Dancing dancer Ola Jordan recently floored fans as she debuted a “hot” image following the breakdown of her marriage to fellow dancer James Jordan. It seems she got the last laugh
11:45, 13 Oct 2026Updated 11:46, 13 Oct 2026
Ola Jordan left fans floored (Image: olajordan/Instagram)
A professional dancer floored fans after showing off her “hot” image following the breakdown of her marriage. Ola Jordan, 44, previously featured as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, and has lately re-emerged in the public eye.
She featured on It Takes Two this week to discuss dancing, but people were instantly distracted by her daring look. The TV figure, who commands over 340,000 Instagram followers, evidently made quite an impact as people rushed to share similar observations about her attire, openly expressing their opinions.
On Monday (October 12), Ola posted on Instagram. She wrote: “Back on the It Takes Two panel tonight! Always so much fun, lots of laughs and a little bit of Strictly gossip!”
She also uploaded several photographs of herself in a plunging, red dress. It was quite short, and followers felt it highlighted her physique brilliantly.
One said: “Stunningly beautiful lady in red. Great to see you back where you belong.”
Another added: “Stunning Ola. On fire. Love it.”
A third replied: “Beautiful, sexy woman.” Meanwhile, a fourth commented: “Hot lady.”
Someone else also responded: “OMG I am now watching you on record. Wow, you look absolutely, stunningly perfect. Your hair, make-up, figure and that amazing red dress.”
Ola appears somewhat different from how many will recall her, sporting darker locks than before. She looked absolutely stunning as she confidently showed off her figure for the photographs.
Earlier this year, reports emerged that Ola had separated from her husband and former fellow professional, James Jordan, after more than 20 years together. The dancing duo exchanged vows in 2003 before joining the beloved BBC One series three years later, swiftly becoming one of Strictly’s most adored couples.
Upon announcing their split, the pair — who welcomed their daughter Ella in 2020 — revealed they had chosen to trial a separation “some time ago” before ultimately confirming their permanent parting. James and Ola’s close friend and manager Vickie White broke the news to the Daily Star at the time.
She said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that I can confirm that James and Ola began a trial separation some time ago. Their shared priority remains co-parenting their daughter, Ella, and they are committed to putting her wellbeing first.
“They would greatly appreciate your understanding as they navigate this difficult time.” James and Ola first got together in 1999 and had been set to mark their 23rd wedding anniversary this month.
Mont Blanc is hiding behind the clouds, but the Aiguille du Midi spears the sky above a mountainside ablaze with russet, gold and tawny tones. The maples flare red; rowan trees are dusted with crimson berries.
Our little group has trundled up to Mont Lachat station (altitude: 2,115 metres) on the Tramway du Mont Blanc, the century-old cog railway that climbs improbably steep slopes from the French alpine town of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains. Operational since 1909, the railway was once intended to reach the 4,809-metre summit of Mont Blanc, but war, glacial terrain and waning funds put an end to that ambition. But even from Mont Lachat, the view is a showstopper. On one side, the Bionnassay Glacier slips scenically down the slope, a buzzard soaring over the milky-green glacial lake at its base, while on the other the Chamonix valley basks in soft autumnal sunshine.
Autumn is golden season in the Alps, when you can find quieter hiking trails, lower prices and air crisp enough to stir the senses without nipping your fingers. Once focused purely on winter sports, the region’s resorts have spent years building up their summer credentials to offer hiking and biking through flower-strewn meadows. Now they’re marketing their shoulder season, too, to meet a growing demand for off-peak escapes.
The little spa town of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, 50 minutes from Geneva and sandwiched between its glitzier neighbours Chamonix and Megève, is perfectly placed to take advantage of this trend. Unlike many resorts, the town of 5,800 doesn’t fall silent once the snow (or summer crowds) melts away, in large part thanks to its thermal waters, which were discovered at the beginning of the 19th century.
A year-round gondola called Le Valléen now links the train station in the village of Le Fayet, farther down the slope where the thermal spa is located, to Saint-Gervais proper. Opened in late 2024, it means you can arrive by rail from London via Paris and reach the heart of the resort without needing a car. “If you go to Megève in the shoulder season there’s no one there,” says long-serving mayor Jean-Marc Peillex. “That’s not the case here. The secret is that instead of thinking about tourists, you think about the people who live here. Then the tourists will be happy too.”
A gondola heads up Aiguille du Midi. Photograph: KI Photography/Alamy
Saint-Gervais (850 metres) may lack Megève’s polish but it has its own quiet charm: a medieval fortified house, a 17th-century church with geometric stained glass windows, elegant belle époque buildings near the spa and a thriving market every Thursday. Several excellent restaurants stay open year round, and our hotel, the chocolate-box Coeur des Neiges, offers rooms at less than half the summer or winter rate, making it an ideal base for autumnal exploring.
From here we take the Mont Blanc tramway one stop to Motivon, at 1,400 metres, then hike for an hour without seeing another soul; the only sound is the gentle clanging of cowbells. Our destination is the Distillerie Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc, one of Europe’s highest microdistilleries at 1,365m. It’s actually set in a converted donkey shed with windows framing pine forests and plunging valleys, shelves fashioned from old skis and two gleaming copper distillation stills.
This is where Scotsman James Abbott, kilt and all, produces some 450 bottles a year of single malt whisky (in a Speyside style), along with vodka, the traditional herbal liqueur génépi and a superb mountain gin infused with ingredients such as blueberries and wild herbs from the nearby slopes.
The Tramway du Mont Blanc, the century-old cog railway that climbs ‘improbably steep slopes’. Photograph: Hemis/Alamy
“The locals noticed that when I went to parties, I took whisky, not wine,” James laughs. “They said: ‘Why don’t you make your own – you drink enough of it.’” It turns out he does it rather well: the whisky sells for €95, the gin for €50, and both go down beautifully after a day in the mountain air before we hop back on the tramway.
Although the tramway stops running from the end of September, there’s no shortage of scenic hiking trails fanning straight out from town which are accessible later in the year, plus a free, year-round bus service linking the villages that make up the commune of St-Gervais. We’re due to take it the next morning for a walk from Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce, whose baroque church is resplendent with blue-and-gold interiors and frescoed ceilings, but a heavy rainstorm postpones our plans.
That’s not a problem when just down the road (or a free cog lift ride down the mountainside) are Les Thermes de Saint-Gervais, which have been soothing weary bodies since 1806, when notary Joseph-Marie Gontard discovered the springs. The mineral-rich waters, packed with sulphur, magnesium, calcium and zinc, bubble up from underground at 39C, feeding a three‑hour wellness circuit.
We drift between pools of different temperatures, move lazily from sauna to steam room, enjoy the rainforest spa and wallow outdoors as jets of water pummel our backs while the gondola glides silently overhead. Who cares about the rain?
Les Thermes de Saint-Gervais. Photograph: Leblanc Catherine/Alamy
By the time we emerge, the storm has cleared, so we continue to Saint-Nicolas. From here, a steep two‑hour trail winds up to the Refuge du Mont-Joly, a century-old wooden inn that smells of woodsmoke and melting cheese. Normally there are sweeping views of Mont Blanc from the terrace, but today the peaks are shrouded in cloud.
We might not be able to see the mountains but we can taste their produce, notably in the enormous portion of blueberry tart that follows a tartiflette big enough to satisfy a sumo wrestler. As I tuck in, snow begins to fall. By morning it will be gone, melted by the late-summer sun. But now it lies thick and soft outside, turning the world white, as if the Ice Queen from Narnia might step through the door at any moment. That’s autumn in the Alps for you.
The trip was provided by the Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc tourist board. Doubles at the Coeur des Neiges from €108 room-only, or from €76 room-only at Plan B at Le Fayet. The Refuge du Mont-Joly is closed from the end of March to late May, and from November to mid-December.
The Tramway du Mont Blanc now stops at the Nid d’Aigle lookout (2,380 metres), after the line was extended in July
SEARCHING for sun in November but don’t know where to find it? Here are five great options with temperatures well over 20C.
Whether you’re after short-haul breaks or lengthy holidays, check out these destinations where you’ll certainly get a healthy dose of vitamin D.
Thailand is a popular spot for autumn and winter sun thanks to its high temperaturesCredit: AlamyMorocco has bustling cities and some are on the coast if you fancy a beach breakCredit: Alamy Stock Photo
Morocco
For a bit of autumn sun that isn’t far or breaks the bank, Morocco is a solid option.
Brits can get there in less than three hours and the country basks in highs of 24C in November, while the UK average highs of between 10-12C.
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Marrakesh is one of the most popular cities with Brits with vibrant markets, souks, palaces and pretty hotels.
Essaouira on the other hand sits on the Atlantic Coast and has sandy beaches if you fancy heading for a beach break.
Meanwhile, the city’s capital of Rabat is another coastal spot that’s considered an ‘understated seaside gem’ and has enormous royal palaces.
In November, return flights to Essaouira and Rabat can be as little as £28.
Holidays are affordable too for a quick break – two adults can check into Las Palmeras in Marrakesh for four-nights from £279pp or £34.87pppn.
This includes return flights to London Gatwick, a full board stay at the four-star hotel which has an outdoor swimmingpool, on-site restaurant and wellness area with treatments available.
Thailand
Bangkok has just been named the ‘world’s best city’Credit: Alamy
Thailand is a popular autumn and winter destination for Brits seeking some sun and it has highs of 34C in November.
There’s something for everyone from its bustling cities to beautiful coastlines and incredible islands.
Thailand’s capital, Bangkok was recently named the best city in the world by Conde Nast Traveller being praised for its “buzzy markets, glittering palaces and captivating religious sites unite – street food sellers dishing up tasty food between them all, of course.”
If getting out of your city and lazing about on a beautiful island is more your bag, it’s very easy to get from the mainland across to the likes of Phuket, and Koh Samui.
The likes of Eva Air and Thai Airways offer direct flights from London Heathrow to Bangkok in November from around £831.
If you opt for a stopover – these can be much cheaper with some dropping to almost half the price.
Air Arabia offers a roundtrip from London Gatwick to Bangkok International Airport from £484 with a two hour layover at Sharjah International Airport.
With Expedia, 10-day package holidays to Bangkok are around £800 – including direct return flights and accommodation, breaks to the neighbouring island of Koh Samui package breaks here with Expedia around £760.
Dubai, UAE
Dubai has luxury hotels, street food markets and enormous waterparksCredit: Alamy
Thanks to its hot desert climate and very little rainfall, Dubai is ideal for autumn sunshine.
From its luxury five-star hotels to beaches, incredible restaurants and shopping scene, Dubai is known for glitz and glamour.
However you can visit on a budget too as Deputy Travel Editor Kara Godfrey and Assistant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski when they visited the city.
They lots of tasty treats at the Grand Souk, like breads stuffed with cheese or Nutella for £1.22, or Iranian falooda — a sorbet-like dessert made of thin rice noodles and syrup — for £1.
When its time to cool off, head to one of Dubai’s many waterparks like Aquaventure World with day passes from £50 – but it is so huge, you’ll have to spent the day there.
With Thomas Cook, a 10-night stay for two starts from £720pp including return flights from London Gatwick departing on November 22.
The hotel has a swimming pool, beach volleyball set up, and bar a grill along with free shuttle buses to the theme parks – so there’s no need to hire a car.
Or if you’d rather a different holiday vibe, head to Boca Raton which Head of Sun Travel Lisa Minot called ‘Florida’s secret paradise‘.
BY October, the hot summer weather starts to dwindle out, as autumn begins to creep in.
But if you’re looking to relive those dizzy sunshine highs, there are some fantastic short-haul holiday deals we’ve found that will cost you as little as £135 each.
October is the perfect time for some European heat to escape the chillier UKCredit: On The Beach HolidaysFrom heated pools to nearby beaches – some of these deals are from £135ppCredit: On The Beach Holidays
Temperatures in these spots still hit the mid-twenties, meaning eating al fresco is a completely normal decision rather than a cold survival test.
But a dirt-cheap package is only half the story – once you land, you still want to afford lunch or a crisp, cold beer without breaking the bank.
So, I’ve factored in local resort prices too, so your spending money goes miles further.
Hot weather, cheap booze, and a break from chilly UK – what more could you want?
1. Carvoeiro, Portugal – from £135pp
Taking the top spot on our board for the absolute cheapest October escape is Carvoeiro.
It’s the Algarve at its finest: gorgeous views over the sea, white-walled village streets, and long, lazy outdoor lunches that take up the entire afternoon.
October serves up temperatures in the mid-twenties, and local cafés serve up cold Super Bock beers for just over £2.50.
And here, you get a full spacious apartment rather than a standard hotel room.
But my favourite feature, by far, is its heated indoor pool – so if you get a rogue, overcast hour in late October, you can retreat for a warm swim without missing a beat.
Colina Village is the most affordable deal we found for a five night holidayCredit: On The Beach Holidays
2. Sunny Beach, Bulgaria – £145pp
Sunny Beach pairs a huge beach with some of the lowest local prices in Europe – local beach venues serve up large glasses of wine for just over £3, meaning you can stay out for dinner without keeping a nervous eye on your bank balance.
The early-October forecast shows reliable 24C highs, which sounds a whole lot better than putting the central heating on at home.
The kitchenette layout in these apartments is ideal for grabbing quick poolside breakfasts before heading down to the sea. Lovely jubbly.
A stay at Aparthotel Cote Da Zure is the perfect base to explore BulgariaCredit: On The Beach Holidays
3. Acharavi, Corfu – £150pp
Acharavi sits on Corfu’s scenic northern coast, serving up a gorgeous beach and a slow, authentic Greek pace. Perfect for an October wind-down.
October temperatures hover right around 23C here, and you can grab five nights room-only at Tzilios Studios for £150pp, flying direct from London Gatwick on October 13, 2026.
And I should say, room-only is the smart play here as it means you can explore the Greek tavernas for breakfast rather than sticking to a hotel clock, and evening beers with a view cost around £5.
The hotel also sits barely 400 metres from the sand and features its own quiet garden pool area surrounded by olive trees. A proper bit of me.
Have a swim in the pool before heading to a Greek taverna for an affordable dinnerCredit: On The Beach Holidays
4. Zaton, Croatia – £155pp
Zaton combines crystal-clear water with direct access to the historic streets of Zadar, where you combine beach time paired with proper local sightseeing, and October highs here regularly touch 26C.
Waterfront restaurants down by the harbour sell local draught beers for around four quid.
But back at the hotel, you get access to nine pools, a massive beach area, authentic Croatian food and top-shelf cocktails, so I wouldn’t blame you if you never left…
26C and a beer by the pool – how better to spend a holiday in Croatia?Credit: On The Beach Holidays
5. Icmeler, Turkey – £155pp
Icmeler wraps around a green, mountain-backed bay that delivers a far more relaxed atmosphere than neighbouring Marmaris – and October highs of 26C.
Local beachfront bodegas offer glasses of regional Spanish wine for around £3, with the hotel set up right by the beach and literally steps directly out onto the sand.
Playas de Guardamar is right by the beach (and some wine-selling bodegas)Credit: On The Beach Holidays
7. Manilva, Spain – £160pp
Manilva is a peaceful Costa del Sol spot built for quiet beach stops and finding low-key seafood spots that don’t charge tourist-trap prices.
Along with 26C highs in October, local tapas bars near the hotel serve up cold draught beer for under £3 a pint.
This is another hotel where you’re bagging yourself a brilliant apartment as your room, and each has a wide, covered terrace with an outdoor dining table, giving you a brilliant private space for alfresco drinks overlooking the coast.
Try Pierre & Vacances Terrazas Costa del Sol on the Costa del Sol for a quieter, less touristy resortCredit: On The Beach Holidays
8. El Arenal, Majorca – £170pp
Majorca typically holds onto 23C weather well into October, making it ideal for a low-cost break where the agenda consists purely of warm weather, a few drinks and good food.
Early this October, I tracked down five nights at Ahoi! Urban Beach for £170pp, flying direct from London Stansted on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
This deal even takes care of breakfast upfront so you can get straight out each day and local beach bars serve up pints for less than four quid.
This hotel has recently received a modern, boutique refurbishment, and it feels far sleeker than standard budget options – I love that it sits just two streets back from the main beach strip. Ideal.
Majorca doesn’t have to be expensive, and Ahoi! Urban Beach even throws in breakfastCredit: On The Beach Holidays
9. Tholos, Rhodes – £170pp
Rhodes is one of my absolute favourite spots for wringing every last drop of summer out of the year, with October temperatures comfortably averaging 24C and Tholos (also known as Theologos) on the west coast is far quieter than Faliraki, making it an ideal base for exploring the island.
You can grab five nights at Sunlight Studios for £170pp, flying direct from London Stansted on October 15, 2026 on a self-catering basis.
Local tavernas line the village in Tholos, where a large glass of local Greek wine costs around the £4 mark.
But the standout feature at Sunlight Studios is the layout: every room comes with a private balcony looking out towards the sea, allowing you to catch the famous west-coast Mediterranean sunsets right from your room.
Swap Faliraki for Tholos on Rhodes – it’s one of my favourite spotsCredit: On The Beach Holidays
10. Agadir, Morocco – £175pp
If guaranteed heat is your non-negotiable, Agadir is where I’d send you first in Autumn.
October here serves up consistent 26C sunshine alongside a massive, golden beach and a flat seafront promenade that’s ideal for evening walks.
Local prices here are remarkably cheap too – head down to the traditional fishing port and you can grab a plate of freshly grilled local fish for around 60 dirhams, which is roughly £4.80.
The hotel itself sits a short ten-minute stroll from the main beach, but the real insider win is its massive, quiet garden pool terrace.
And because it stays sheltered from Atlantic breezes, the pool gives you a perfect suntrap to tan, dip, dry and repeat all week.
Agadir has a fantastic beach to explore, and hotels are very affordableCredit: TripAdvisor