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The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
10 places you can book now with Tui's late deals - starting from just £200
Not much beats have a holiday to look forward to, but if you don't have one in the calendar just yet, you may be able to score a good deal by booking last minute. Usually you'll get the best savings if you book around five to six months in advance. However if you're feeling spontaneous, not fixed on a destination and can be flexible with dates, there are savings to be had. We've rounded up the best Tui last minute and late deals for you to explore, and they all jet off in the next few weeks. From three-night weekends away to seven nights of fun in the sun, there's something for everyone, whether you prefer all-inclusive, half board or self catering. With destinations like the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Greece and Portugal, each holiday includes Tui flights and a range of hotels, from adults-only to family-friendly options. 1. Canary Islands You really are spoiled for choice when it comes to the best Canary Islands holidays, with each one offering something a bit different. With balmy temperatures even in the winter, it's no surprise that us Brits flock to the islands all year round. The only decision you have to make is which one of the eight islands to visit first. With prices starting at around £200 per person for four nights in Gran Canaria, you won't need to break the bank to soak up the sun and jet off for a long weekend. Or why not spend a little more to stay at a suite at HL Rio Playa Blanca. It may only be for three nights, but it's currently down from £965 per person to £298, saving more than £1,300 per couple, and it's all-inclusive. 2. Cape Verde The island of Cape Verde is a great choice for a last minute getaway, especially if you'd like to explore beyond your hotel or resort, with plenty of beautiful beaches, volcanic landscapes and a mixture of West African and Portuguese influences. You'll find deals from as little as £445 per person when booking last minute, with us spotting standout savings of £500 off at the Tui all-inclusive Platinum Melia Lana, as well as a massive £565 off the Hotel Morabeza. With 18 Tui holidays discounted at the time of writing, no matter which one you pick, expect an average daily high of around 27C throughout the month of July. 3. Greece One of our personal favourite summer holiday destinations, Greece and the surrounding Greek islands benefit from warm weather, crystal clear waters and so many incredible sights. Whether you plan to spend your time by the pool or want to take a step back in time by visiting its many archaeological ruins, you can certainly switch it up during your stay. You might even spot one of the Tui cruises on your wanders. Crete is a great destination for families for all ages and we've spotted a deal on the island for the Tui blue Elounda Breeze, with kids clubs and evening entertainment to keep everyone happy, down from £1,071 per person to £444. We have a feeling deals like this won't stick around for long, so check them out sooner rather than later to avoid missing out. There are also adult-only hotels if you'd prefer a quieter and more relaxed stay. 4. Spain From Mallorca and Menorca to Costa Brava and Ibiza, Spain remains a go-to destination for British holidaymakers, and for good reason. Check off historical landmarks, head to any one of country's stunning beaches and don't forget to indulge in some traditional tapas while you're there. Currently, one of the cheapest deals is three nights at the Globales Torrenova in Mallorca, with more than 60 per cent off. There are also big savings to be had at Tui magic life Cala Pada in Ibiza, which features an all-inclusive stay at a one bedroom apartment for £323 when booking last minute, compared to its usual price of £978. 5. Portugal Fancy sunning yourself in the Algarve or Madeira next month? Well, look no further. From more than 50 per cent off four nights – all-inclusive, we might add – at the Pestana Blue Alvor Beach hotel, to plenty of options at around £280 for three nights on a self catering basis, there are Portugal deals for every budget. You can choose to stay closer to city centres, if you like to pound the pavements and see the sights, or opt to be nearer to the beach to completely switch off for a few days. Both sound pretty dreamy to us. 6. Turkey If Turkey has been high on your travel wishlist, there are lots of savings to be had right now. Again, prices can vary depending on the number of nights and where you're flying from, but we were delighted to discover that most are all-inclusive, saving you from having to worry about where to head out to eat or grab drinks during your stay. Prices start at around £170 per person for three nights self catering in Marmaris or £278 for three nights all inclusive. Whether it's your first time or you've not visited in a while, we've also put together a Turkey travel guide to help you plan your visit. 7. Cyprus Whether you're after a laid back coastal getaway in Paphos or want to experience the history and culture of Limassol, Cyprus offers you the best of both worlds. There's lots of choice when it comes to your boarding options with Tui. From self catering all the way through to the most decadent of all-inclusives, expect beachfront hotels, with a few even having swim-up rooms, as well as temperatures of around 33C in July. We found quite a few Cyprus deals under the £400 mark, with many being better than half price if you book one of the Tui late deals. 8. Florida If you've ever priced up a holiday to Florida, you'll know that the costs can quickly spiral out of control, which is why it could be worth checking for last minute deals to find some savings. Whether you're planning a big family holiday or you and your partner are some serious thrill-seekers, we've found a whole host of brilliant deals in Orlando. You'll pay as little as £715 per person – down from £1,679 – to stay on the bustling International Drive, with savings on villas, self-catering apartments, resorts and at Disney and Universal Studios. Some hotels even come with their very own water parks, perfect for cooling off from the Floridian heat and spending a day away from the parks. 9. Mexico From ancient ruins, to vibrant nightlife and gorgeous white sand beaches, you can cram a whole lot into a trip to Mexico. But if you're not sure where to stay, especially if this is your first visit, we've put together a helpful guide on the best Mexico holidays, with all our top tips. When we had a look at Tui's late deals, we saw seven-night holidays starting from £700, instead of upwards of £1,500. Or if you want to splurge on a special getaway, the adults only Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya by Karisma is better than half price at £1,060 per person. Quite a few of the hotels even have an additional £100 off when you log into your myTui account, taking the price down even further. 10. France The stunning French Riviera is a must for visiting in the summer. From strolling along the Promenade des Anglais to paying a visit to the Matisse Museum, which celebrates the life and work of French artist Henri Matisse, it's sure to be a laid-back kind of holiday. And you should be able to save around £30 per person on a three-night stay simply by booking it last minute with Tui.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
The Spanish island with fewer tourists than Tenerife to get two new Jet2 flights next summer
IT WILL soon be easier for Brits to holiday on the island of La Palma. and Jet2holidays will begin two new routes to one of the least visited Canary Island, La Palma, for next summer - and you can book now. 5 The airline will start new routes and introduce new holiday package from Manchester Airport on April 3, 2026 and are already bookable online. The brand-new flying programme means two weekly services on Monday and Friday. The second route is exclusive with no other airline flying from London Stansted to La Palma. Jet2 will begin two weekly services with flights taking off on Mondays and Fridays which will begin on October 26, 2026. CEO Steve Heapy said: 'We are delighted to be expanding our presence across the Canary Islands from London Stansted and Manchester Airports by adding this brand-new gateway to our portfolio, appealing to holidaymakers looking to explore the island's natural beauty. He added: 'After experiencing consistent demand from holidaymakers wanting to escape to the Canary Islands throughout the year, we are confident that these new flights and holidays will prove popular with customers. 'We are already looking forward to taking customers to La Palma for the first time on their well-deserved holidays from April 2026 and beyond.' Jet2 now flies to five destinations across the Canary Islands, from 2026. And Jet2holidays has also launched a range of hotels located across the island with a selection of 2-4 star accommodation available to book. These are across stunning resorts like Los Cancajos, Puerto Naos and Tazacorte. The Canary Island with red sand beaches and natural pools 5 5 Prior to the 2021 volcanic eruption on La Palma, the island received around 250,000 visitors per year. The numbers of holiday makers significantly decreased after that, but have slowly been rising. In 2024, La Palma recorded 120,000 visitors to the island - a fraction of the seven million visiting Tenerife. La Palma has dramatic cliffs, forests and beautiful beaches, which is why it is becoming popular with Brits. The average temperature in La Palma, Canary Islands, typically ranges from 16C to 27C throughout the year making it a popular winter sun spot. On the lesser-known place on island is the Caldera de Taburiente a volcanic crater almost five miles wide, created by an eruption three million years ago. Santa Cruz de la Palma is the capital and port with cobbled streets, lined with 15th-century buildings with flower-filled balconies. You can also do stargazing and visit the beaches which are not golden, but have volcanic black sands instead. Bajamar is a long and wide beach in the capital, while Los Cancajos has calm waters and is a popular spot for families. In the north is Charco Azul, a natural seawater pool enclosed by volcanic rocks and waterfalls. Plus, one man who has visited 100 countries reveals why he always goes back to these Spanish islands. And the pretty Spanish fishing village that has fewer crowds named best Canary Islands resort by Brits. 5
TTG
2 days ago
- Business
- TTG
Jet2 to launch flights and holidays to fifth Canary island La Palma
Flights and holidays to the Canary island will be available year-round from Manchester and Stansted. La Palma will be an exclusive destination to Jet2 from Stansted. Flights from both UK airports will operate on Mondays and Fridays. Manchester will commence on 3 April 2026, with Stansted from 26 October. The brand said the addition of a fifth Canary Islands destination cemented its position as the largest UK airline and operator there. Jet2holidays will offer two to four-star hotels in resorts including Los Cancajos, Puerto Naos and Tazacorte. Steve Heapy, and Jet2holidays chief executive, said: 'The launch of La Palma gives holidaymakers and independent travel agents the chance to enjoy everything this incredible island has to offer. 'We are delighted to be expanding our presence across the Canary Islands from London Stansted and Manchester airports by adding this brand-new gateway to our portfolio, appealing to holidaymakers looking to explore the island's natural beauty.' Raquel Rebollo, La Palma's minister of tourism, added: 'The UK market is one of our priorities to open and attract to La Palma and we are delighted to have achieved this, thanks to great collaboration and hard work with Jet2 and other institutions.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Woman on Vacation Says a Family Was Offended She Was Drinking and Made ‘Passive-Aggressive Comments' About Her Solo Travel
A woman shared on Reddit that while she was on a solo vacation in Tenerife, she was seated at a table with a disapproving family She said the mother did not want her three children exposed "to women drinking alcohol" The family told the waiter that the Reddit user was underage and had her drink taken away. She then proceeded to order more drinks and now wonders if that was wrongA woman enjoying a solo vacation says she had an off-putting encounter with a disapproving family. The woman shared her story on Reddit's 'Am I the A------' forum, beginning by explaining that she's currently on a solo trip in Tenerife in the Canary Islands. She said she chose an all-inclusive hotel "to save having to look for places to eat by myself." "The hotel has club-style seating, meaning that all tables are tables of 8 and people get sat together — apparently it's to encourage a sense of community and conversation," the OP (original poster) noted. She went on to explain that the previous night, she was seated first at a table, 'and had a glass of wine.' A family of five — two adults and three children — was then seated at the same table, and the dynamic quickly grew uncomfortable. 'The mother turned to me and said, 'We do not wish to expose our children to women drinking alcohol,' " the OP recalled. "I smiled and said perhaps they should ask to move tables if it was an issue, but I would be drinking the wine," the OP recalled of her response. "They noticed I was on my own and made passive-aggressive comments about this." At one point during the meal, the OP got up to get more food — and found a surprise when she returned to the table. 'The wine had disappeared," she wrote. "A waiter came over and asked to see my wrist band (for the all-inclusive) and said the family had told them I was underage and must have sneaked away from my parents. He was very apologetic and returned with a fresh glass of wine just as the family came back with their food.' Seemingly to make a statement, the OP asked the waiter to bring her "a full bottle along with a couple of shots of vodka." When she proceeded to drink the shots, the family "stormed out of the restaurant." After reflecting on the incident, the OP now wonders if she was wrong to order all the alcohol to the table. Overwhelmingly, readers sided with the OP, pointing out that she simply wanted to enjoy her drink while on vacation and was instead judged by the mother. 'Don't take your kids to places where alcohol is served,' one person wrote in a comment which was upvoted 30,000 times. Another said: "Expecting people to cater to your preferences in a public space is actual insanity. 'My rights don't end where your discomfort begins.' " Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Others questioned why the family objected solely because she was a woman. 'It's just WOMEN drinking alcohol. What the heck is that about? It's clearly not an issue with alcohol as much as it is with women. Sheesh,' one reader wrote. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Daily Mail
Solo female traveler teaches Karen a lesson during bizarre restaurant encounter
A solo traveler sparked an internet uproar by sharing her bold response to a bizarre encounter she had with a mom who took issue with her drinking wine. Redditor nurseB89 claimed she was enjoying a relaxing all-inclusive trip to Tenerife, the largest of Spain 's Canary Islands, when a mother-of-three complained about her alcohol consumption. The baffled user explained her hotel had 'club style seating,' meaning she was sat near strangers while she ate her meals. When the incident occurred, she said she was the first to sit down at the table and was sipping a glass of wine when she was joined by a family of five, two parents and three children. Trouble arose when the mother noticed her choice of beverage. 'We do not wish to expose our children to women drinking alcohol,' the bothered mom bluntly said, leaving the wine-drinking woman stunned. Hoping to remain cordial without backing down, nurseB89 said she simply smiled and suggested the mother and her family move tables - but this only made matters worse. 'They noticed I was on my own and made passive aggressive comments about this,' the user wrote. Sharing her strange interaction with tens of thousands of people on Reddit , she asked, 'AITA [am I the a******] for ordering alcohol?' She then went to go get food from the buffet. When she returned, her wine glass was missing. 'A waiter came over and asked to see my wrist band (for the all inclusive) and said the family had told them I was underage and must have sneaked away from my parents,' the fed-up vacationer wrote. After sorting it out with the employee, she was given a new glass of wine just as the family returned to the table with their food. With no intentions of appeasing the 'Karen' mom now, she decided to take advantage of the all-inclusive resort - ordering an entire bottle of wine and a couple of vodka shots. 'The family stormed out the [restaurant] when I drank the shots as they arrived at the table!' she announced. Sharing her strange interaction with tens of thousands of people on Reddit, she asked, 'AITA [am I the a******] for ordering alcohol?' With more than 32,000 upvotes and 2,000 comments, social media users had plenty to say about the situation. 'It's just WOMEN drinking alcohol. What the heck is that about? It's clearly not an issue with alcohol as much as it is with women. Sheesh,' someone reacted. With more than 32,000 upvotes and 2,000 comments, social media users had plenty to say about the situation 'I can't believe this situation. She doesn't want to expose her children to seeing someone drink alcohol, but she's willing to expose her children to her own lying!' another wrote. Many users commended her actions and said they would have done the same thing. 'You are an absolute legend for requesting the full bottle of wine and vodka shots. This level of pettiness is something we should all aspire to,' one user said. One person said it was 'an interesting way to get your point across' and another admitted it was a 'total AH move' but ultimately thought it was called for. Beyond Reddit, an etiquette expert has chimed into the heated discussion, telling Fox Digital the mother's behavior was 'inappropriate.' 'On a vacation, where the tables are open for anyone to sit, a guest should be able to order whatever they would like,' Diane Gottsman, founder and owner of the Protocol School of Texas in San Antonio, told the outlet. 'If the mother does not want her children exposed to alcohol, it's a personal, family preference and the rest of the table should not be expected to follow her self-imposed rule. 'If the mother was that opposed, she should have gotten up and taken her family to another table.'
