Stuck for Half-Term Break Ideas?

After a hectic start of the year, the October half-term is a good time to recover, relax and do some travelling! Some places to go...

Paris - If you're looking for something that's a quick hop, skip and jump from England, Paris is a good bet. You can take the EuroStar there in about 3 hours from London (www.eurostar.com). A good area to stay is the Latin Quarter - around Saint-Michel and Saint-Germaine. The Marais is expensive but is also full of character and night-life! Bastille is also chock full of restuarants.

Barcelona - Want some sun, sand, bars and excellent food with a bit of art and culture thrown in? Barcelona is the place to be! Check out www.skyscanner.net for some cheap flight. For central locations to stay, check out The Gothic Quarter or, if you prefer the beach, Barceloneta.

The Cotswolds - For a UK expedition that will confirm all your fairy-tale visions of England, visit the Cotswolds (the area around Bath). You may need to rent a car to get around to see everything, but it's certainly worth it. Some villages to visit are Castle Combe; Stow-on-the-Wold; Chipping Campden; and Broadway. You can also do The Cotswold Way walk which will take you across picturesque hills and valleys.