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How to go on a cheap family holiday

Check out our top tips for taking the family away without breaking the bank.

Making plans to take the whole family away and want to make sure you’re getting great value? Get comfy. We’ve rounded up a trio of top tips to help you book a bargain break. You’ll find out how to bag the best free kids’ places* and get the intel on how to get the best deals. Ready? Let’s get into it…


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Bag a free kid’s place

Kicking off with free kid’s places feels right – we reckon they’re the key to bagging a great-value family getaway. Grab one of these and you won’t pay a penny for your kid’s holiday. Yep, you read that right. Their flights, transfers and hotel stay will be absolutely free. Pssst…if you go All Inclusive, you’ll get all their food and drink thrown in, too. Places go fast, so it’s best to secure your space ASAP. The good news? Finding a place is super easy thanks to our free kids’ place finder. Just let us know your child’s age and when you want to go, and we’ll find the best free child places for you.

Find your free kid’s place.

Go All Inclusive

Going All Inclusive is a great way to avoid extra costs while you’re away. Our All Inclusive package holidays sort everything from your flights and transfers to your food and drinks. Great news if your little one becomes super thirsty every time they leave the house – you can answer the calls of ‘Can I have another drink, please?’ without touching your bank balance. There’s good news if you’ve got a fussy eater in the mix, too. The restaurants at our family-friendly TUI BLUE hotels come with separate areas for little ones to pick what’s on their plate, and there are options for the fussiest of eaters. If they can’t find something they like, speak to our chefs and they’ll see what they can do. To find our family-friendly TUI BLUE hotels, just look out for the Family Fun highlight when you’re searching for your break.

Bag a TUI BLUE deal.
 

All Inclusive doesn’t stop at food and drinks either – at some hotels, it also includes a bumper list of activities. Our Holiday Villages are perfect if your kids are constantly on the go. There are more than 200 activities to choose from, and – the best bit – lots of them are free. On the water, there are kids’ kayaking sessions and friendly games of water polo, while on dry land you’ve got archery, games of bingo and mini Olympic events. Most sessions at the clubs for kids and teens – AKA HV Club and The Zone – are part of the deal, too. 

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*Winners are selected by a random draw on the last day of the month.

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Reasons to Book with TUI

Price-Match Promise.

Get the best price guaranteed, thanks to the TUI Price-Match promise. T&Cs apply

Hotels, flights, transfers and more all packed up.

Hotels, flights, transfers and more - everything wrapped up for added reassurance.

Family fun, day and night.

From sports challenges to family activities, turn every moment into a memory.

Kids go free

Take the crew away for less with our free kids' places.*

Hotels for the whole family

Pools, activities and dining for all ages – our family hotels cover all bases.

20kg luggage as standard*

Plus, 10kg for under-twos when you choose TUI Airways.

Fun-filled kids' clubs

UK-certified childcare for babies, kids and teens, including activities and events.

*T&Cs apply

Reasons to book with TUI

Price-Match Promise.
Hotels, flights, transfers and more all packed up.
Family fun, day and night.
Kids go free
Hotels for the whole family
20kg luggage as standard*
Fun-filled kids' clubs
Ready to book your escape?

Find out more about our family holidays.

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Author: Karl Taylor


Last updated: 20.08.2025