IF you’re planning your next holiday but you’re on a strict budget, the experts have stepped in to help you save hundreds.
TUI‘s Commercial Director, Chris Logan – who has worked there for 17 years – as shared some of his top tricks to shave hundreds of pounds off your holidays.
One of those is forgetting that Saturday departure.
He explained: “Mid‑week departures offer a sweet spot of value and convenience for travellers.”
“Flying midweek, especially Monday to Wednesday, could save you hundreds on the exact same holiday.
” For example, this week there’s a deal for a 7-night all-inclusive stay at the 4T TUI Suneo Kenzi Europa in Agadir, Morocco for just £523pp.
“Travelling on May 4 (Monday) instead of May 3 (Sunday) currently saves you nearly £300 per person.”
Not only that, but travelling just a month out of the busy season can save you loads.
He continued: “May and September offer gorgeous weather without the peak prices.
“You’ll get balmy temperatures upwards of 20 degrees in destinations like the Canaries and Greece but pay a fraction of the cost.”
When it comes to what board you want to book, he also advises not always going for the all-inclusive.
He explained: “If you’re not a big drinker, you don’t need to splash out on all-inclusive.
“Half board could work out as much better value for money.
“And if you love exploring local restaurants and heading into town for dinner, self-catering or bed and breakfast are your best bets.”
He added: “The best hack is to always scroll down on our holiday pages – there’s a calendar that breaks down prices by departure date, so you can instantly see which days are cheapest.”
Otherwise TUI has a secret “under £500” page for all holidays that are less than that, if you don’t mind where you travel to,
Chris finished by saying: “The ‘Holidays under £500‘ page brings together all the best deals in one place – you can filter by your local airport, star rating and board type.
“It’s how customers can find some incredible deals for five-star hotels for under £500.”
One of the cheapest deals we found was seven nights in Greece in May for just £265 each.
Otherwise there are a number of five star holiday packages in Spain, Bulgaria and Tunisia that just come under £500 each.
Chris says his inside advice could save holidaymakers huge amounts on their next trip – but his hacks come with a warning: “Bargain hunters really need to act fast – my biggest tip is to lock in your next trip asap to secure the best rates, as the deals are constantly updating and changing.”
