The travel lover explained how he found bargain prices on his flights and accommodation
Social media users were impressed by the travel deal (stock photo)(Image: Getty)
A savvy social media user has left travel enthusiasts gobsmacked after revealing just how little he splashed out on a week-long break in Mexico. The budget-conscious holidaymaker detailed his money-saving travel trick in a TikTok post shared under the username @Byseyi.
In the now-viral clip, the blogger revealed that he and his wife managed to jet off to Mexico for an entire week for just £360 per person. He said: “So this is one travel tip that I don’t really hear that many people talk about. And this is actually how me and my wife travelled to Mexico for a week for around £360 per person, and that’s flights and accommodation.”
In the post, @Byseyi claimed: “So if you’re able to travel last-minute, go and look at TUI’s last-minute flight deals on the flight section of their website. Because what happens is they’re trying to get rid of some of these last-minute flights and not have empty seats going. So we ended up booking a flight for two people to go to Cancun, Mexico, for £538 for both of us.
“Managed to find some good accommodation in Tulum that was cheap for £185. And even right now, if you go on the website, you’ll see a flight to the Dominican Republic for £384 if you’re able to travel in the month of May.
“So it’s really just for those people, maybe you had a holiday that got cancelled and you’re trying to plan a new thing, or you have the flexibility to just travel last minute. So it doesn’t apply to everyone, but for those that it can work for, you can get something good for cheap.”
The post gained thousands of views and lots of excited comments. Reacting to the video, a social media user said: “Thanks for reminding me being fully remote is a win.” A second fan of the idea wrote: “A digital nomads dream lol …let me go check out TUI.” A third viewer replied: “Yep! TUI got me to Aruba for £196 return, directttt! best!”
Another response said: “I always like these deals but they don’t work for people who like to explore more than one city in a country. But I think it’s great when you are simply looking for anywhere to go to.”
Someone else asked: “How close to the departure date did you book?” The traveller replied: “Booked on the 23rd of Feb, flew out 3rd of March.” Passengers looking for last-minute flights can browse deals on TUI’s website, where there’s a section dedicated to cheap flights, reports the Mirror.
The passenger praised TUI’s flight deals(Image: Getty)
Chris Logan, Commercial Director at TUI UK and Ireland, said: “If you’ve got a bit of flexibility, our last-minute flight deals can be a brilliant way to grab a great-value getaway. Flying from over 20 airports across the UK, making it easy to pick a date, pack a bag and set off from a nearby airport. There’s a great choice of destinations on offer too – from European favourites like Spain and Greece, to long-haul escapes across the Caribbean, including Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, as well as Florida.
“These direct flights include 10kg of hand luggage as standard, with the option to add more, upgrade for extra space or enjoy a more premium travel experience. It’s always worth checking back – you might find something that gets you away sooner than you think.”
For instance, in a price quoted on May 12, TUI Airways said it offered return flights to Cancun, Mexico, from Manchester, departing on June 7 2026, for 14 nights from £486 per person. This price included 10kg of hand luggage per person. Customers should note that prices are subject to change and availability is limited.
