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Don’t miss TUI’s Black Friday deals for booking your next break, with up to £300 off package holidays now

Get planning your next holiday, whether it’s winter sun or a summer getaway, with these sunny savings

Friday 14 November 2025 13:45 GMT
Mexico (TUI)
Mexico (TUI)

The colder months of the year are here, with grey days and dark evenings on the cards until spring. Planning ahead while hunkering down? TUI has winter sun deals sorted to book your next holiday straightaway. In fact, you can save up to £300 off per booking on TUI package holidays* when you book with a myTUI account.

Keen to know more? You just need the code ‘BLKFRI’ and a myTUI account to book your next package holiday for less. With the deal lasting from 14 November through to 2 December for holidays from 1 January 2026 to 31 October 2027, you better be quick to make the most of this saving.

Alternatively, discover TUI’s cruise deals, with up to £300 off on river cruises and those heading to the Caribbean or Mediterranean.

Here are a few holiday ideas to get you started.

Save up to £300 on TUI package holidays this Black Friday

Balearic Islands

Popular with families, solo travellers, and for romantic breaks or groups of friends, the Balearic Islands are an archipelago in Spain where you’ll find Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. These islands in the Mediterranean Sea boast both beautiful beaches and a bustling nightlife, depending on the type of holiday you’re going for. Combining cultural heritage, crystal-clear waters and tempting Mediterranean warmth, the Balearics are also just a short plane ride away from the UK.

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Balearics (TUI)

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Aluasoul Palma

Best for: A grown-up getaway

Complete with two pools and a wellness centre, Aluasoul Palma is a stylish stay looking out onto the bay of Palma. Explore the coastal path by hiring bikes from the hotel, soak up the view from the terrace or head to the beach nearby. An adults-only hotel, this is an ideal spot if you’re seeking a grown-up holiday or romantic getaway.

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Mexico

Discover tropical beaches, ancient ruins, vibrant culture and cuisine, and year-round sunshine in Mexico. The North American country borders the Caribbean coast on its east, where popular holiday destination Cancun is found. Meanwhile, Mexico’s western edge meets the Pacific Ocean, and it’s here where you’ll find the more laidback beaches surrounding Puerto Vallarta. Whether you’re seeking all-inclusive luxury or party vibes, Mexico has it all.

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Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun

Best for: Watersports and family fun

With an impressive waterpark that will wow the entire family (complete with 14 slides), Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun also has 12 restaurants, a kids’ club, evening entertainment and multiple pools. Enjoy watersports, snorkelling, beach volleyball and more, plus there’s a gym, spa and fitness classes. The beachfront location further seals the holiday deal.

Unlock £300 off package holidays this Black Friday with a myTUI account

Sail away on a TUI River Cruise

There’s up to £300 off river cruises right now, with the code ‘BFRIVER’. Available on cruises with a minimum stay of five nights on sailings departing from 1 January 2026 to 31 October 2027, you can unlock these deals with a myTUI account*. From exploring the Nile to discovering the Danube, river cruises are the perfect pick for heading away with friends, your partner or travelling solo.

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Rhine Explorer TUI River Cruise

Best for: Exploring European cities

This river cruise combines multiple European city breaks in one holiday. Explore key destinations including Amsterdam, Cologne and Basel while meandering through the waterways. With part or full days in port at each stop-off, there’s plenty of time to discover each place. Back onboard the TUI Maya ship, there are four decks to enjoy plus al fresco dining options, nightly entertainment and a wellness area.

Save up to £300 off river cruises

Discover Marella’s cruise deals to the Caribbean, Canary Islands and the Mediterranean

Bag £300 off Marella Cruises to the Caribbean using code ‘BFSAIL’ or £200 off those heading for the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean. This deal applies to all holidays of 7 nights and more on all excluding summer 2027 departures.

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Paradise Islands Marella Cruise

Best for: A family-friendly cruise

This all-inclusive cruise to Barbados takes in stunning sights, including Antigua, the British Virgin Islands and St Kitts, on its 7-night route. With 11 restaurants and 10 bars, the Marella Explorer ensures you’ll be well catered for. Relax by the pool or at the beauty spa, or take part in a round of minigolf while sailing.

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Marella (TUI)

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Canary Flavours Marella Cruise

Best for: An adults-only cruise with chic nightlife

Get away from it all, including the kids, by setting sail with this all-inclusive Marella Cruise to the Canary Islands. The 7-night stay covers key places, such as Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote. The Marella Explorer 2 ship has a spa, casino and even a golf-themed bar, plus evening entertainment in the Broadway Show Lounge.

Save up to £300 on Marella Cruise holidays

Save up to £300 this Black Friday with TUI holidays.

*Minimum spend and T&Cs apply.

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