The weather over the start of October has been better than expected, but with cold conditions now on the way it is always worth looking to see if you can soak up the sun somewhere abroad.
With money tight for many families across the region, airlines are offering some cracking deals out of the North East for anyone wanting to get away over the one week long school break.
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Education will be on hold from Friday, October 27 until Monday, November 6, although some schools may use different dates.
All prices are correct at the time of publishing from SkyScanner and are based on one adult leaving from Newcastle Airport on the first Monday of the school holidays and returning to the North East on the Friday of the same week.
1. Dublin
Travellers can get a return trip to Dublin from £51 this half term. Photo: Gregory Dalleau / Unsplash
2. Barcelona
Return flights to Barcelona start from £85 this half term. Photo: AFP via Getty Images
3. Brussels
Flights from Newcastle to Brussels in Belgium start from £95 according to Skyscanner. Photo: Pixabay
4. Milan, Italy
Milan is the global capital of fashion and design - and it will already be well known by some Newcastle United fans! Flights start from £97 return. Photo: Pixabay