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October is a popular month for British travellers to steal away to the Mediterranean for the last glimpses of sun, but impromptu getaways can be thwarted if travel documents aren’t already in line.
If you're thinking about booking a last-minute October half-term getaway in the sun, the good news is that seven in 10 foreign holidays are cheaper this year compared to last, according to research which names Greece as the most affordable destination.
The study from M&S Bank, which looked at the price of holidays in 10 of the top family destinations at this time of year, found that the increased strength of the pound against the euro – up around 7.6% since last autumn – combined with relatively low inflation, meant that four of the five most affordable holiday destinations are in Europe.
Arguably, best value was the Greek island of Corfu where the total cost of a week's stay, including flights, seven nights
