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Short breaks to Disneyland Paris where, for a total of £456, a family of two adults and two children (aged between 3 and 11 yrs) can enjoy an action-packed, three-day, half-term stay are featured by coach holiday operator, Leger 01709-839839.

October half-term breaks in France – from as little as £59 per person – are featured by EuroVillages 01606-734400. The price, based on five sharing, applies to week-long holidays, beginning 23 Oct, at the Pierre & Vacances holiday village at Port Bourgenay. Situated in the heart of the Vendee, on-site facilities include children’s clubs along with tennis, volleyball, circus school, archery and cycle hire. The ‘village’ also has a selection of bars and restaurants, its own yachting port and an 18-hole golf course. Included in the price are return short sea ferry/Eurotunnel crossing for car and passengers and seven nights’ studio accommodation.

Extra October half-term charter flights to three of its most popular destinations – Tunisia, Morocco and Madeira – are announced by Cadogan Holidays 01703-828303. As an example, for Tunisia the additional flight will depart on 24 Oct, returning on 31st. A choice of hotels with the lead-in price – for a 7-night stay at the Les Orangers Hotel in Hammamet – £446 per person (twin share). Up to two children (aged 2-11 yrs and sharing a room with their parents, stay free, paying just their air fare of £329. All flights are from Gatwick and all holiday prices include private transfers and accommodation with breakfast.

Autumn short breaks in luxurious cottages set in private parkland in the Wye Valley – including evening meals in the estate’s own restaurant –are featured at Wye Lea Country Manor 01989 562880. Three-night weekend or midweek stays are available from to 30 Oct (excluding half-term) and cost just £120 per person based on two or four sharing, inclusive of accommodation and three-course a la carte evening meals. Wye Lea has excellent facilities including indoor heated pool with jacuzzi and steam room, floodlit tennis courts, snooker room, short mat bowls, fitness centre and fishing on a one-mile private stretch of the River Wye.

Half term breaks at the ‘all weather’ Gran Dorado holiday villages in Holland – with savings of up to £119 per party – are being featured by European self-catering specialist EuroVillages 01606-734400.

The above includes return scheduled flights from London to San Antonio and seven nights at the Mayan Dude Ranch, with three meals a day, a morning and afternoon ride and entertainment programme. Tel: 01703 237272.