7 holiday destinations with the best deals you need to book in 2023
If you’re anything like us, your winter evenings are spent curled up on the sofa with your cosiest blanket, hot choc in hand, and double-screening between watching the new season of Love Island and looking up the best holiday deals on your phone.
Because let’s be real, the only thing getting us through these sub-arctic temperatures, long working weeks and dark, cloudy days is the thought of jetting off somewhere sun-drenched and warm this year. But when the cost of living crisis continues to tighten our purse strings, we’re always on the lookout for the best travel bargains to help us jet-set for less.
That’s why, when we found out TUI has launched a ton of sales across its 2023 holiday packages, we knew we had to find the very best discounted destinations to help GLAMOUR readers save on their dream 2023 holiday. Plus, the TUI Live Happy sale is back, meaning you could save an extra £100 when you spend £1,000 or more; or £250 when you spend £2,500 or more using the code ‘SALE’.
So, here’s where to holiday this year, and the best deals to bag before rooms sell out (all total prices are based on two people sharing)…\
Turkey
Turkey’s tourism boom is expected to continue through 2023, with passenger levels at Turkish airports rising by 77% last year. And it’s easy to see why. The Aegean-Mediterranean idyll boasts some of the finest beaches in the Med (plus a coast with around 300 days of glorious sunshine a year), fascinating ancient sites and world-renowned cuisine.
TUI Magic Life Bodrum£799pp – save £153 per booking. All inclusive, 8 May – 7 nights, flying from Manchester
Lara Barut Collection£1,772pp – save £267 per booking. All inclusive, 10 July – 7 nights, flying from Birmingham
Hillside Beach Club, Dalaman£2,232pp – save £474 per booking. Full board plus, 3 August – 7 nights, flying from Glasgow
Montana Pine Resort£1,012pp – save £153 per booking. All inclusive, 4 August – 7 nights, flying from Glasgow
Mexico
There’s a reason you saw Mexico’s bright blue waters and white sand all over your Instagram feed last summer (and the summer before that): its year-round sun and tropical beaches are the perfect place to recuperate. From the buzzy nightlife of Cancun to the Mayan ruins and jungles of Riviera Maya, to whale-watching in Los Cabos, Mexico holds the key to a holiday you’ll never forget.
El Dorado Maroma, Riviera Maya£2,000pp – save £1,205 per booking. All inclusive, 17 August – 7 nights, flying from Manchester
Riu Santa Fe, Los Cabos£1,822pp – save £275 per booking. All inclusive, 5 June – 7 nights, flying from London Heathrow
Riu Palace Mexico£1,515pp – save £228 per booking. All inclusive, 25 September – 7 nights, flying from London Heathrow
Riu Playacar, Caribbean Coast£1,310pp – save £693 per booking. All inclusive, 30 September – 7 nights, flying from Birmingham
Balearics
The Balearic Islands have long been a favourite with UK tourists, so it’s no wonder there are plenty of great deals to be found on this paradise archipelago for 2023. Whether you want to party it up in Ibiza, or chill on the pristine beaches of Majorca,r Formentera or Menorca, the Balearics are one of the safest bets for a perfect sun-soaked escape.
Globales Bouganvilla, Majorca£562pp – £85 off per booking. All inclusive, 4 September – 5 nights, flying from Belfast
The Ibiza Twiins, Ibiza£826pp – £169 off per booking. Bed & breakfast, 13 September – 7 nights, flying from London Stansted
Insotel Club Maryland, Formentera£957pp – £290 off per booking. All inclusive, 22 July – 7 nights, flying from Cardiff
Tropic Park Hotel£596pp – £90 off per booking. Bed & breakfast, 18 June – 6 nights, flying from Manchester
Greece
Greece is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, and for good reason. We don’t need to tell you how incredible its islands are (Santorini, anyone?), but beyond the beautiful big-hitters – Crete, Rhodes, Zante – there are noticeably quieter, under-the-radar gems to have on your to-visit list, too (such as Paros and Naxos). Over on the mainland, Athens is teeming with ancient history, plus it’s just a 20-minute drive from picturesque Glyfada Beach, so you can enjoy a city break and beach holiday in one.
Airotel Alexandros£598pp – £90 off per booking. Bed & breakfast, 28 June – 5 nights, flying from London Gatwick
Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel & Suites, Rhodes£1,402pp – £211 off per booking. Bed & breakfast, 22 August – 5 nights, flying from London Gatwick
Hotel San Giorgio, Kefalonia, Ionian Islands£983pp – £144 off per booking. All inclusive, 22 August – 5 nights, flying from Manchester
Atlantica Akti Zeus Hotel£1,039pp – £133 off per booking. 23 September – 6 nights, flying from London Gatwick
Canary Islands
For world-class wines, beautiful stretches of sand dunes and beaches, towering volcanoes and Spain’s highest mountain, look to the Canary Islands, where the proximity to the African coast keeps temperatures warm and the sun shining year-round. Climb Mount Teide in Tenerife, hike Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote, explore the sand dunes of Gran Canaria or chill on the heavenly beaches of Fuerteventura.
Bahiazul Villas And Club, Fuerteventura£855pp – £130 off per booking. Bed & breakfast, 3 July – 5 nights, flying from London Gatwick
Riu Vistamar, Gran Canaria£896pp – £455 off per booking. All inclusive, 6 October – 6 nights, flying from London Gatwick
Iberostar Grand Salomé, Tenerife£1,509pp – £227 off per booking. Bed & breakfast, 2 August – 5 nights, flying from Edinburgh
Riu Paraiso Lanzarote, Lanzarote£786pp – £281 off per booking. All inclusive, 6 June – 7 nights, flying from London Gatwick
Mainland Spain
It’s not just the islands drawing the crowds year after year. Mainland Spain has everything you need for an unforgettable trip in 2023, whether you’re looking for a family-friendly hotel with plenty of activities or a fun girls’ holiday in the sun. And there’s plenty of deals to be had around the Costas, from Catalonia’s rugged Costa Dorada and Costa Brava, to Costa Blanca’s white-sand beaches and – as the name suggests – brilliant sunshine in Costa del Sol.
Hotel Cala Font, Costa Dorada£573pp – save £85 per booking. Half board, 11 June – 5 nights, flying from Manchester
Evenia Olympic Park, Costa Brava£692pp – save £325 per booking. All inclusive, 5 September – 7 nights, flying from London Gatwick
H10 Estepona Palace, Costa del Sol£865pp – save £130 per booking. Half board, 22 July – 5 nights, flying from London Gatwick
Hotel Deloix Aqua Center, Costa Blanca£400pp – save £60 per booking. Half board, 2 October - 5 nights, flying from London Gatwick
Florida
Is there anywhere more fun than Florida? With city-sized malls, buzzing beachfront nightlife and endless activities – from world-renowned adventure parks to golf courses and wildlife-spotting in the state’s stunning national parks – it’s got something for everyone. Laze on Miami’s sandy shoreline, shop til you drop in Orlando, and make unforgettable memories at some of the best theme parks in the world.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Orlando£2,113pp – save £1,988 per booking. Room only, 3 June – 10 nights, flying from London Gatwick
Solé Miami, A Noble House Resort, Miami£1,446pp – save £218 per booking. Room only, 18 September – 14 nights, flying from London Gatwick
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando£1,526pp – save £1850 per booking. Room only, 1 July – 10 nights, flying from London Gatwick
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn And Suites£1,247pp – save £404 per booking. Room only, 3 October – 14 nights, flying from London Gatwick
The TUI Live Happy sale is valid on package holidays departing between 1 May 2023 and 31 October 2023. For all terms and conditions, visit tui.co.uk
All details are correct at the time of publishing and based on online prices. Prices are live and subject to change. Please check all terms and conditions here
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