Why book your holiday early?

If you’re the first in line, you get to pick from the best – it’s as simple as that. You’ll have the widest choice of hotels, room types, flights and, well, everything.

Want to score a seat close to the front of the plane? Select whichever seats you like. Want a family room, suite or swim-up room? You’ll have the pick of the place. Want to fly from your local airport? Wave goodbye to a long taxi journey, you're sorted.

Don’t forget about your destination, either. Get in early and the choice is yours, from getaways to firm favourites like Greece and Cyprus to faraway shores like Jamaica and Mexico.

Or, make a break for the magic with a trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida - there are hundreds of free kids’ places up for grabs.*

And, if you’re looking to tie the knot, check out our weddings abroad to get your perfect day booked ahead of the pack. From cute rooftop terraces to beachside ceremonies, we’ve got loads of venues on offer in destinations like Majorca and the Maldives.

Keen to get a holiday in the calendar, but don’t want to pay straight away? We've got you. You can get your holiday sorted with a low deposit, or even a £0 deposit when you spread the cost with Direct Debit.

*T&Cs apply. Find out more about our low deposit holidays. 

We've got thousands of free kids’ places up for grabs. Looking for one in the school holidays? You’re in luck. Lots of them are available in July and August. But remember, they won't stick around for long – if you want your pick of dates, destinations and hotels with free kids’ places, booking early is key. 

Each free kid's place includes standard flights and a hotel stay with two full-paying adults. And they get all the same facilities and board basis that would usually be included for a paid spot. We’ve got free places on tonnes of holidays, including great family picks like Turkey, Egypt and Spain.  

Find your free kids’ place.

*T&Cs apply.

We’re all about making sure you have as much choice as possible when it comes to crafting your perfect getaway. That’s why you can fly with us from over 20 airports across the UK and Ireland. As well as all the major airports, you can take off everywhere from Edinburgh to Exeter and Norwich to Newcastle. We’re also working with trusted airline partners to give you more choice when it comes to flight times, including hotspots like the Maldives and New York.

Take a look at where we fly. 

Book early, and you can wave goodbye to last-minute stress. Found out that your passport’s expiring soon? No worries, when you book early you’ve got more time to sort your new one. Plus, you’ve got plenty of time to research your destination, and pre-book tickets to all the top experiences – from food tours to 4x4 adventures and theme park passes. Oh, and don’t forget to download the TUI app – it’s fitted with a handy checklist to help make sure you’re ready to go, as well as a countdown timer and loads of info about your holiday.

Need a new wardrobe for your trip? You’ll have plenty of time to plan for that, too. So, forget that last-minute shopping trip – you’ll be able to pick out bargains at your leisure. A few spare outfits won't hurt, right?

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Ready to book?

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Author: Karl Taylor

Last updated: 05.09.2025.