136°
Abu Dhabi
“Dubai’s calmer, richer cousin. Guaranteed winter sun, theme parks and a mosque you won’t forget.”
Sat 24 to Mon 26 Oct · 2 nights
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Seven ideas for October Bank Holiday, from Dublin
Long weekend: Sat 24 to Mon 26 Oct · 3 days
Make it longer: take Fri 23 Oct or Tue 27 Oct off: 4 days for 1 leave day.
Stretch it: take Tue 27 to Fri 30 Oct off (4 leave days) for 9 days off (Sat 24 Oct to Sun 1 Nov).
236°
Doha
“Winter sun with skyscrapers and a very good museum. Do not go in July.”
Sat 24 to Mon 26 Oct · 2 nights
335°
Dubai
“Winter sun turned up to eleven. Skyscrapers, beaches and a mall with an aquarium.”
Sat 24 to Mon 26 Oct · 2 nights
431°
Cancún and the Riviera Maya
“White sand, turquoise sea, Mayan ruins and swimming in cenotes. Long flight, worth it.”
Sat 24 to Mon 26 Oct · 2 nights
528°
Marrakech
“Souks, spice, rooftop sunsets and snake charmers. A full-on assault on the senses, in the best way.”
Sat 24 to Mon 26 Oct · 2 nights
629°
Miami
“Art Deco, South Beach and Cuban coffee. Warm when Ireland is miserable, which is often.”
Sat 24 to Mon 26 Oct · 2 nights
729°
Orlando
“Theme parks, sunshine and outlet shopping. Your wallet will need a holiday after the holiday.”
Sat 24 to Mon 26 Oct · 2 nights
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Make it 9 days off
Take Tue 27 to Fri 30 Oct off (4 leave days).
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