With heavy rain and snow up and down the country, it’s only natural to be dreaming of warmer climes. If you’re stuck with some January Blues and could do with getting more in the calendar to look forward to booking a holiday might be just the thing.
Right now, you can save £100 for every £1,000 spent on TUI holidays, with up to £300 per booking in potential savings. Discounts are available on packages taking off between May 1, 2025 and October 31, 2026, barring Lapland holidays.
All travellers have to do is head to their My TUI account to grab the relevant discount codes. It’s worth noting, discounts are applied before extras like insurance, room upgrades, flight seats, and so on, plus the deadline to book with the discount is March 3, 2025.
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As well as TUI there are other discounted holiday providers to browse, of course. There’s £100pp to be saved at Jet2holidays on selected packages, and early-bird deals for summer 2025 start at Thomas Cook from £159pp.
But if you’re looking for some holiday inspiration, look no further, as we’ve picked five of our top TUI packages to suit all kinds of travellers. Whether you are looking for an exotic escape or a family-friendly location, read on to see our picks:
The family-friendly pick: Bahia Principe Grand Coba in Riviera Maya, Mexico, £1210pp
Situated on the Caribbean coast, this immaculate resort is a fantastic destination for you and the family with kid-specific suites available. Two large pools, a kids’ club, and plenty of waterslides to keep the little ones busy, and there’s a 24-hour snack bar that will go down well with just about everyone.
For proper meals, there’s a buffet and six à la carte restaurants on site, with a further three at a neighbouring hotel. A stunning beach is 10 minutes away by shuttle bus, and a 40-minute drive will take you to Playa del Carmen if you are interested in exploring.
If all that wasn’t enough, the package is all-inclusive, and there’s an on-site spa to use. Tripadvisor reviews give Bahia Principe Grand Coba a 4 out of 5 rating.
The budget-conscious getaway: Club Aida Apartments in Marmaris, Turkey, £572.50pp
Just a five-minute walk from the stunning Marmaris beach and shops, these Club Aida Apartments promise a comfortable and well-catered stay with a 5 out of 5 rating from Tripadvisor. Built around a semi-Olympic pool, with a slides-laden kids’ pool to boot, there’s no shortage of spots to recline in that glorious Turkish sunshine.
There’s an al fresco restaurant and a British-style pub on-site, and plenty of sports options available if you’d like to get up and active. Live music is available in the evening, along with various other entertainers putting on shows for your amusement. This a self-catering package, as you might expect from the price, but you won’t be short of options to pick up some tasty grub throughout your stay.
The exotic option: Riu Atoll, Maldives, £1609.06pp
Situated on the private island of Maafushi in the Maldives, this stunning resort has a powdery beach on its doorstep, cube-shaped suites on stilts in a shallow lagoon, and plenty of amenities to go with the tropical vibes. The adult pool features a swim-up bar, a kid-friendly pool too, and you can choose an Italian, steak, or Dhoni buffet restaurant in the evenings.
There’s plenty of evening entertainment, too. This one is all-inclusive, with all your needs catered to in this marine paradise. It’s worth noting it also has a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor.
The five-star pick: Hotel La Solara in Sorrento, Italy, £1129pp
Hotel La Solarais 5-star rated across both TUI and TripAdvisor, and it’s easy to see why. Set on a hillside with stunning views of the Bay of Naples, this hotel is the ideal place to get away from everything.
With a massive pool, an outstanding restaurant, and beautiful gardens enclosing the pool and sun terrace, this is an ideal spot to relax and recharge. You’ll be three kilometres from Sorrento, with no shortage of lemon orchards and olive trees to shade under.
There’s also a gym if you need to carry on hammering away at your goals while you’re away, and there are both half and full-board options to choose from.
The adults only pick: TUI BLUE Makadi Gardens in Hurghada, Egypt, £1000.22pp
If you want to be sure of an adult-only experience, this Egyptian getaway is a standout choice with a 5 out of 5 Tripadvisor rating. Part of TUI’s flagship BLUE collection, this hotel comes with a whopping nine different restaurants alongside a buffet and beach bar, three additional bars, and two pools to dip and dive in.
Authentic local cuisine is matched with five-star service, and there’s a private beach to recline on to boot. This one is a real hit with foodies in particular, with an all-inclusive package to keep you covered to your heart’s — and tummy’s — content.
If this is your first time booking with TUI, rest assured that it’s a very reputable operator. On Trustpilot, TUI’s 4.5 out of 5 average garnered across over 115,000 customer reviews speaks for itself, but let’s see what some customers had to say.
“Booking online is a very easy experience,” said one five-star review. “Choices for hotel, room type and board options are good. The choice of flights from different airports is good. It’s easy to book specific seats on plane and excellent that 20kg hold case is included in price together with carry on bag allowance.”
“I’ve never had an issue with TUI,” said another happy customer. “Their service has always been above other travel companies. We’ve had issues with other companies, but not had one problem with TUI, so we shall continue to give them our custom.”
Some customers have mentioned shortfalls where loyalty programmes are concerned. “Been travelling with TUI for over 30 years and there is never any reward for loyalty,” said a three-star review. “No free flights or room upgrades like other agents do for loyal customers.”
However, another customer said: “I received a call shortly after viewing a holiday online. Feeling overwhelmed by locking in a deal solo, the phone call gave me the confidence to book. No pressure and friendly service with general tips and advice re parking and insurance.”