'My Mexico holiday cost £360 using little-known booking method'

A savvy traveller has stunned holiday enthusiasts after revealing the low cost of his week-long Mexican getaway. The globetrotter detailed his money-saving strategy in a TikTok clip under the username @Byseyi.

In the widely-shared footage, Byseyi disclosed he forked out just £360 per person for a spontaneous trip to Mexico. He explained: "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."

He said: "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 went viral on the platform, earning over 115k views and 14k likes. Commenting under the video, a fan of the idea said: "Thanks for reminding me being fully remote is a win." A second viewer agreed: "A digital nomads dream lol …let me go check out TUI." A third social media user wrote: "Yep! TUI got me to Aruba for £196 return, directttt! best!"

Another TikTok user replied: "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 creator 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. Customers can filter their search by departure date, with options ranging from within seven days to three months. Alternatively, customers planning further ahead can refine their search by month.

At the time of writing, TUI's website said it had 75534 flights departing within 43 days from any UK airport to any destination. Passengers can also filter their search by destination.

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."