2:00HRS - DJERBA, TUNISIA

The desert Island of Djerba (off the coast of Tunisia) is fabled in Homer’s Odyssey and is the most southerly resort in the Med. It has just got a bit closer thanks to the launch of Tunisair’s direct service from Gatwick. Bushbaby Travel recommend the Park Inn Ulysee Resort & Thalasso.
From £410 per adult and £320 per child under 12 for 7 nights incl flights and t/fs. www.bushbaby.travel

3:00HRS - MOROCCO

The Adventure Travel Company have some fab programmes for families.  Head off to Morocco over half term and enjoy the souks of Marrakesh, stay in a Berber village in the Atlas mountains and go camel riding.
£799 p/p, 8 nights dep 23 Oct www.adventurecompany.co.uk 0845 450 5316

3:20 HRS – LANZAROTE

A gorgeous eco yurt is not what I would have expected in Lanzarote. Set in an Eco-Retreat of five properties overlooking Arrieta Beach, all yurts are independent and self contained but share a gated pool, gardens and lounge area. Free range eggs and garden produce available.
£1015 p/wk for a family of 4, 14–27 Oct, rental only. www.oneoffplaces.co.uk  01285 750713

4:00 HRS – TENERIFE

We continue to hear good reports of the Gran Hotel Bahia del Duque in Tenerife (especially their supervised kids’ club, for ages 3+). We like the look of these new villas where families can spread out with their own pool and butler service, whilst still enjoying all the facilities of the main hotel.
£1,459 for the hotel, £3,600 for the villas, p/p for a 7 night stay, incl flights & t/fers.  There are a number of good offers over the autumn/winter period including kids stay free, half board upgrades etc, call for details.  www.totstoo.com  020 7284 3344

5:00HRS – SHARM EL SHEIKH

Sharm el Sheikh is on my half term wish list. Luxury hotel operator, Travelbeam, recommends the Hyatt Regency for its ride along lazy river, 80m corkscrew slide and party pool with jets and fountains, not to mention the fantastic water sports and snorkelling on the reef. The Oasis Kids’ Club (age 5–12) has a shaded child’s pool, games room and mini theatre.  Regency Club Rooms have private lounge access, offering drinks and snacks all day, and an exclusive beach and pool.
Prices from £2299 for a family of 4 in low season (£3999 in high season) b&b, incl flights and t/fers.  www.travelbeam.co.uk  0845 845 0145

5+ HRS – AQUABA GULF, EGYPT
The flight is 5 HRS but transfer 90

Set on the shores of the Aquaba Gulf (in Egypt), Club Med Sinai Bay opens its doors in November. A 4* Trident Resort with 33 family rooms, it also incorporates a self-contained 5 Trident Oasis, which includes 14 family suites. Childcare from 4 months.
Opening offers from £773 p/p for 7 nights based on departures in December.  www.clubmed.co.uk   08453 67 67 67