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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Europe's cheapest holiday hotspot revealed - where families can grab three-course meal for just £67
Narrowly beating Bulgaria's Sunny Beach, Marmaris, a popular resort town on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, has been crowned the best value holiday hotspot in this year's annual Post Office Family Holiday Report. Already a popular choice for British holidaymakers looking to score a bargain break, Marmaris is known for its sandy beaches, charming old town and lively nightlife. Conducted in collaboration with holiday operator TUI, the report looks at the costs of 16 European resort destinations, comparing the price for a total of 10 tourist items, including an evening meal, suncream and a range of drinks. For gold-medalling Marmaris, the sum of these items came to £128.99. Visitors to the resort are able to secure a three-course family meal (including wine) for as little as £67.67. Also well-priced are cups of coffee (£2.01), and insect repellent (£2.61). In Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, the second most affordable destination listed by the report, the total cost was £129.47 – helped by the reasonable prices of bottled beer (£2.35) and a cup of coffee (£1.88). Portugal's Algarve came third place for a second year running, making it the cheapest Eurozone destination. Fourth-place Paphos continues to close the gap though: the Grecian destination was only £1 cheaper, at £144.44. Once again, Ibiza was rated the most expensive resort of all 16 surveyed, with a total cost of £242.79 – almost double that of Marmaris. Despite a price increase of 10.3 per cent since July 2024, Turkey's weak lira – which reached a record low against the pound in March 2025 - has undoubtedly contributed to Marmaris's popularity. In fact, the report found that for the top two destinations – both non-Eurozone – prices were 10 per cent lower than their Eurozone competitors. Head of Travel Money at Post Office, Laura Plunkett, said: 'The collapse of the lira makes Turkish resorts like Marmaris a natural choice for families. 'However, visitors should be aware that while sterling is worth a third more than last July, local prices have increased dramatically because of the currency's collapse.' Indeed, Post Office Travel Money found that prices had risen in 13 of the 16 destinations, once the prices were converted into sterling. The biggest price hike was found in Majorca, where the total cost had increased 21.4 per cent, to £201.68. By contrast, two Greek destinations, Lanzarote and Crete, recorded 2.1 per cent and 7.8 per cent falls respectively. Research conducted for the Family Holiday Report found that over three-quarters (78 per cent) families are planning trips abroad this year. However, 74 per cent admitted to busting their budgets by 42 per cent on their last holiday – spending an average of £323 extra than their £766 budgets. Food and drink were a prevailing cause of this overspending, with over 90 per cent spending an average of £378 on eating out, buying drinks in bars and restaurants, and shop-bought food. Parents surveyed also admitted that pressure to provide 'holiday treats' for their children had encroached on budgets. Nine in ten parents spent an average of £39 on ice creams, with other holiday extras, such as theme park visits (£60) and beach gear (£49) also causing financial strain.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Jet2 and TUI bag drop advice 'if you're travelling before noon'
Customers are encouraged to make sure they are at the airport when their check-in opens Jet2 and TUI customers may want to bear in mind a particular rule when it comes to dropping off your luggage. Advice from Birmingham Airport about how to prepare for your journey includes some tips related to the two airlines. The guidance explains: "Travelling with Jet2 or TUI before noon? You can drop your bags off the day before. On the day you travel make your way to join the security queue on the ground floor." passengers can drop off their bags as part of the twilight check-in service from 4.30pm to 9pm each day, if your flight is before noon. You can drop off your bags the night before travel in zone A. Likewise, you can hand in your TUI bags from 2pm to 9pm each day, if your flight is before noon the next day. You can drop off your bags in zone B. Passengers with the two airlines may also want to note the passport rules that apply to them. When flying with Jet2, you need to have a passport that is less than 10 years old before the date of your arrival. Your passport also needs to be valid for at least three months if traveling to the EU. The rules may be different if going to other parts of the world, and you may need a visa depending on where you are going. Your first name and surname used for the booking must match the name on your passport. Jet2 does not require you to give them your middle name for the booking. TUI passengers must also have a passport less than 10 years old before the date of arrival and be valid for at least three months after your departure, if travelling to the EU. Once again, the rules may be different when going to non-EU countries, and you may need a visa. TUI has a free passport checker tool you can use to check the validity of your passport before travel. To use the tool, you need to submit your country and the date of issue for your passport, its expiry date and some details about your holiday. Only UK passport holders can use this tool.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Our top picks on where The Sun travel editors are going this summer from cheap Turkish resorts to world's biggest cruise
RACKING up hundreds of countries between us all, it's no surprise that the Sun Travel team are out exploring the world this summer. So we've spoken to each of our editors to find out where they are going this summer , from family villas in Sicily to being first on the world's biggest cruise ship. 11 From island villages to new cruise ships - the travel team is exploring the globe this summer Sicily villas One of the joys of not having school-age children is being able to travel in late summer , taking advantage of the cheaper prices and fewer crowds. But of course, the Bank of Mum and Dad is never closed, and our break will still see the whole family heading away together, but on a very different holiday with our grown-up kids. Our choice was a villa in where the whole family can come together to splash about in the private pool or gather for lazy meals on the terrace. The recently refurbished Ad Astra villa sits right on the seafront at Finale di Pollina on Sicily's north eastern coast with direct access to the pebbly beach and clear cobalt waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms there hopefully won't be any sibling squabbles and outside in the lovely gardens, there are two terraces for dining and relaxing. 11 I can't wait to take our family holiday to Sicily 11 The resorts look brand new thanks to a recent refurbishment The beachfront town is more tranquil than neighbouring bustling The charming main square, La Torre, has gorgeous sea views perfect for a morning coffee or evening aperitivo. With easyJet flights flying into Catania and flights out of Palermo, we'll hire a car and get to explore the northern Sicilian coastline, still drenched in sunshine and temperatures of 27degrees in early September. One must-visit for me will be the ancient hilltop medieval village of Pollina - rising dramatically 730metres above the coastline where our villa sits. With narrow, winding streets to explore and an open-air amphitheatre carved into the rock there should be breathtaking views of the sea and Four nights at Ad Astra villa start from £462pp in September at Lisa Minot, Head of Travel Turkish TUI resort While I love taking my child on busy, exploration holidays (he's already ticked off some great bucket listers of Lapland and So we'll be heading to the Holiday Village AQI in Turkey this summer for a week of relaxation. 11 The Sun's Head of Travel (Digital) Caroline McGuire is going on a family holiday to Turkey 11 Trying to visit all seven pools will certainly be a challenge at the Holiday Village AQI Credit: Tripadvisor And the TUI resort has more than enough to keep up busy without leaving the site. We both love swimming, and there are seven pools to choose from so we'll be able to go to a new one every day. Although whether I'll be able to drag him away from the splash park, who knows. Maybe when I tell him there are more than 200 activities on offer at the hotel. And I'll be heading straight to the spa for a Seven nights at Holiday Village Aqui start from £891 in August with flights, or £619 out of season. Caroline McGuire, Head of Travel (Digital) Fuerteventura September might not seem like summer here, but in The weather, on what is me and my hubby's favourite Canary isle, is glorious at that time of year. Not baking hot but still very warm and with the famous and very welcome 'Fuerty wind' making it much more bearable. We've been here three times before, so I think you get the idea we love it here. We've previously stayed in Caleta de Fuste, a popular resort in the middle of the island's east coast, with a good variety of hotels, villas, restaurants, pubs and plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained and Lajares, a much quieter place and great place to rent a villa and just chill by your own pool. 11 The Scottish Sun's Travel Editor Heather Lowrie is heading to the Spanish island of Fuerteventura 11 Even in September, it still feels like the best of summer in Fuerteventura Credit: Getty This time we're trying something different and heading to Corralejo on the northern tip of the island, where we hope to discover yet another side to I'm looking forward to walking along the former fishing village's well-known Flag Beach and eating glorious seafood at one of the many restaurants, especially in the old town with its cobbled streets and harbour. We're also planning a day trip to the nearby Lobos Island nature reserve and perhaps even plucking up the courage to go snorkeling, as well as pottering around the El Campanario Market to pick up a souvenir or two. But most of all I am just looking forward to a week of sunshine, great food and a bit of well-deserved R&R. Heather Lowrie, Scottish Sun Travel Editor World's biggest cruise ship I fell a little in love with cruising a few years back, on a heavily rum-fuelled sailing between sleepy Even now, I'm writing this from a sun-soaked lounger on a glossy ship at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea, but it's the vessel I'm boarding later this year that I'm most excited about. Royal Caribbean 's newest ship and the second in its icon class, Star of the Seas, will be I'll be on board, of course. How could I resist another Caribbean adventure at sea? 11 The Sun's Assistant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski is a new cruise fan 11 Royal Caribbean's new ship Star of the Seas launches next month Credit: Royal Caribbean The largest cruise ship in the entire world (a title she shares with sister ship, Icon of the Seas) and reaching a whopping 1,196ft in length, this will be on a mind-boggling scale . What I'm looking forward to most is the Lincoln Park Supper Club, an immersive dining experience exclusive to Star that, I hear, will transport diners back to the 1930s in the American city of Chicago . I'll also get to explore Watch this space. I'll be back here in a few months time and I'm sure I'll have endless secrets to spill. Royal Caribbean launches from Florida in August 2025, with seven-night sailings from £1,059 Sophie Swietochowski, Assistant Travel Editor Zurich I've always been wanting to explore more of Switzerland , so there's no better time than with the Women's Euros taking place. I'm looking forward to exploring Europe 's happiest cities. Not only that but it ticks all of the boxes - did you know the city has 18 lidos to choose from? While the locals choose to float down the river to work, with their belongings safely tucked into a waterproof bag, I'll be hunting out some of the women-only lidos to spend the days in. 11 The Sun's Deputy Travel Editor Kara Godfrey loves exploring a city on holiday 11 Zurich is definitely a hot spot this summer, with Women's Euros there this year Credit: Alamy As a chocolate lover, I'll also be heading straight to the Lindt World of Chocolate Museum to stock up (brining hauls of I'm determined to prove that Zurich isn't an expensive destination, especially seeing as you can fly there in just over an hour for less than £20. Loads of airlines are launching flights too - Edelweiss now has direct routes to Zurich from Bristol while easyJet has new Edinburgh-Zurich flights. But of course I'll be cheering the women on, hoping we get to the finals. Come on England ! The UEFA Women's Euros England vs Sweden match takes place in Zurich on July 17. In the mean time, here are some of our other Sun Travel Team tips including: The top affordable European destinations Where are the rest of the travel team going? Travel Reporters Alice Penwill and Cyann Fielding are also heading abroad this summer. Thailand exploring This summer I'm going the furthest I've ever been, to Thailand's second largest island of Koh Samui. It's of course known for being the star of White Lotus' third series and I'm looking forward to exploring all the island has to offer from beautiful beaches to late night parties. On holiday, there's nothing better than swimming in a sea that's not freezing cold, so I plan to go in as much as possible. Snorkelling is on the to do list too as I hear the island is surrounded by vibrant coral reefs - and I will be investing in an underwater camera to watch my adventure on replay. Alice Penwill, Travel Reporter European islands When it comes to soft spots, Italy is a major one for me - the country boasts so many destinations that you can visit several times and never get bored. That is why I am heading to yet another Italian destination this summer - Sardinia which has 2,000km of coastline, sandy beaches and numerous hiking trails. For fellow Italian lovers like me, this is a great destination with flight times coming in at around two-and-a-half-hours and return flights available for as little as £48. Particular things I am excited for are seeing the nuraghi scattered over the rugged landscape. These little houses date to the bronze age and are shaped like bee hives. I am such a sucker for hidden gems as well, so I am keen to explore the island's caves and coves to see if I can find off-the-beaten-track spots, which tourists usually don't head to. Cyann Fielding, Travel Reporter
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Escape the ordinary: Enter to win a £250 TUI gift card towards your next getaway
Ready to turn those daydreams into beachy realities? Whether you're craving the turquoise waters of Mexico or the vibrant streets of Morocco, TUI has got last-minute getaways that'll have you packing your bags in no time. Escape the daily grind, grab some sunshine, and make this summer one to remember. Enter now for your chance to win a gift card worth £250, which you can put towards your dream holiday! Prize: 1 £250 TUI Travel Gift Card Terms and Conditions - The Independent 18+. UK and residents only. Promotion closes at 23:59 BST on the 17 August 2025. Winner will be drawn at random from all entries received by the closing date. The prize is non-transferable and no cash alternative is available. Standard Comps & Offers rules apply, see here. By subscribing to TUI, you agree to our [ Terms of Use ] and [ Privacy Policy ] and consent to receive a varying number of marketing messages via email. Terms and Conditions - TUI Travel Gift Card 1. Your TUI Travel Gift Card can be used as full or part payment for travel products at all TUI Stores (excluding the Republic of Ireland), and For website transactions, your gift card must have sufficient funds to cover the initial payment due when booking your holiday. 2. The card can't be used as payment, or exchanged for, travel money-related products, including currency, travellers' cheques and prepaid cards. 3. The card can't be exchanged for cash or to buy another gift card. 4. The expiry date is printed on the reverse of your gift card. Your physical gift card expiry date will be at least one year from the date of your purchase. For digital gift cards, the expiry will be printed on your digital card and is two years from the date of purchase. 5. The maximum account balance allowed at any one time is £5,000 for physical gift cards and £3,000 for digital gift cards. 6. The card must be treated as cash, and the balance can't be refunded if it's lost, stolen or destroyed. 7. You can find out your balance by phone, in-store or on the web. 8. Cards can't be redeemed over the phone.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Yahoo
Flight to London diverts to Maine following 'in-flight altercation'
An incident involving two passengers forced a TUI Airways flight to divert to Maine, authorities said. TUI flight 49 from Cancun to London landed at Bangor International Airport around 9:20 p.m. local time on July 8 'after the crew reported a passenger disturbance,' the Federal Aviation Administration told USA TODAY in an emailed statement. 'The flight departed from Cancun International Airport in Mexico and was headed to London Gatwick Airport in England,' the agency said. The flight left Cancun around 4 p.m. local time, according to flight-tracking site Flightradar24. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson said the plane stopped in Maine 'due to an in-flight altercation between two passengers.' 'Upon arrival, CBP officers removed both individuals from the aircraft, and they were returned to their home countries on separate outbound flights,' they said in an emailed statement. The agency did not share additional specifics about the altercation or the passengers involved. TUI did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment. The FAA has received 835 reports of unruly passengers on airlines so far this year, according to its website. The agency received a total of 2,102 in 2024, and 2,076 the year prior. Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'In-flight altercation' forces TUI flight to London to divert to Maine
