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I searched for the best winter sun holiday deals and these are the ones with guaranteed sunshine

Well, almost guaranteed sunshine...

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Updated: October 24, 2024

The nights are well and truly drawing in and with Christmas mere weeks away, you might be thinking of only one thing: how to escape the British weather. And I don't blame you. Which is why the thought of jetting off to somewhere sunnier for a winter holiday is all we can think of.

Finding somewhere that's guaranteed sun is a little trickier but destinations like the Canary Islands, Turkey and Cyprus are great options, with temperatures averaging around 22-26C.

TUI’s trending holidays on sale – at a glance

  1. Blue Bay Platinum, Turkey, from £494pp - This contemporary hotel boasts its own stretch of Marmaris Beach, and just a quick walk to the town centre. On resort, there's a pool with waterslides and restaurants for you to dine in. 
  2. Louis Phaethon Beach, Cyprus from £402pp - If its a slow pace you and the kids are looking for, head to this hotel for its quiet location and incredible on site facilities. There's a splash park for the kids, two big pools for the whole family and plenty of other child-friendly things to do, even in October, including a mini disco and entertainment.
  3. TUI Blue Tropical, Turkey, from £438.80pp – This beach location is just the thing for water babies, with three kids' pools and the sea on your doorstep. There's an indoor children's pool too, for the days the weather is a little chillier, and five restaurants within the resort for you and the family to dine in.
  4. Secret Oasis Villas, Cyprus, from £445.33pp – Smart, private pools come surrounded by terraces with teal sun loungers for your own slice of paradise. The villas have their own barbecues and al fresco dining areas, and overlook the Cypriot countryside. Plus you'll have your own private pool to enjoy.
  5. The Land of Legends Kingdom Hotel, Turkey, from £517pp - Love a theme park? You've got one on resort. And a water park too! Thrill seekers will devour this resort with its fun-filled activities while for downtime, you'll find the beach a five minute stroll away and your room to have all the mod-cons you could wish for.

Further afield, Dubai is ideal for family holidays with plenty of kid-focused hotels and the weather a balmy 24-36C on average.

In the name of research (and holiday inspiration), I've searched through the hundreds of incredible holidays on offer that TUI are serving up right now, with deals on winter sun holidays.

What is the latest holiday deal from TUI?

There's always a new offer at TUI to grab, and they change continuously so you're bound to find a deal to your destination of choice. For winter holidays, there's a whole section dedicated to winter sun holidays 2024 and let me tell you, if you weren't thinking of taking a winter holiday, you will once you've had a browse of those holiday deals.

One of TUI's biggest offers at the moment is for couples to save up to £75pp on selected long haul TUI holidays. Some of these holidays include free kids places and other brilliant inclusions - it's worth having a look.

Their last minute holiday deals section is worth browsing, as that's where you'll find some of the best bargains for your next holiday, including deals on Christmas travel and 2025 holidays too.

And if you are travelling with kids, it’s always worth checking TUI’s free kids places, which seem to apply to more and more holidays every single year, even in peak times like school holidays. The free kids places often can be used with discounts or the holidays on sale too, saving you even more. At the last count, there were 308 holidays with free kids spaces for October travel!

Are there any other TUI deals on 2024 holidays and beyond?

Head to TUI’s Deals tab for the latest deals, including cruise deals, ski deals and more. If you're wanting to head off for Christmas or New Year, there's a wealth of breaks for those times on offer, be it a long week away or a city break.

Another way to save on your next holiday is by joining MyTui. There's a whole host of benefits for joining, including getting early access to the big TUI holiday sales and offers, including exclusive access to the TUI Secret Deals. As well as that, it's an easy way to manage your TUI bookings, from shortlisting holidays to booking extras when you've made the plunge.

How I chose the best TUI deals

  • Personal experience: I’ve been covering TUI’s deals for years at HELLO!, and can sniff out a brilliant holiday discount when I see one.
  • Availability: Every holiday or deal listed is still available, with holidays ready to book between now and dates this year and beyond.
  • Deals: I scoured the TUI website to highlight the best of their deals. There’s a lot on there, so a good search is always needed. 
  • Holiday type: From family-friendly to adults-only, I’ve included holidays and deals to cater for every type of holidaymaker. 
  • Reviews: I only ever highlight the holidays that get four or more stars on Tripadvisor.

We hope you love the holidays within this article created in collaboration with our brand partner TUI. Our team of expert editors and writers has independently selected the inclusions for this promotional piece. We will receive compensation for this article, and commission when you click on the links or purchase. Prices accurate and items in stock at time of publication.

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