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Where’s affordable for a sunshine break during October half-term?

People eating outdoors on Calle Barcelona in Madrid
Madrid. Perfect for some autumnal sun, but where else should a reader consider? Photograph: Alamy

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it’s up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday’s paper.

This week’s question:

Any answers? After the rain-sodden summer we want to go somewhere warm with our two teenagers during October half term. But where? The sun is a must, some culture would be great, and it can’t break £1,500. Madrid is currently favourite – anyone got a better idea?

Do you have a problem readers could solve? Email your suggestions to money@theguardian.com or write to us at Money, The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU

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