Start Planning Your Summer Holiday Today!

We’ve been blessed with some lovely sunshine this week, with parts of the UK even hotter than Corfu, so of course this hasn’t put us in the mood for work whatsoever and, instead, we’ve been staring dreamily out of the window, thinking about sand, sea, surf and margaritas!

There’s nothing more exciting than planning a summer holiday, but it can be very tricky indeed to narrow down your choice of destination. It’s a big wide world out there, after all.

For a bit of inspiration, check out Google’s freshly published list of 2025 summer travel trends to see if there’s anything there that tickles your proverbial pickle - we've picked out Sri Lanka as a place that should definitely be on your bucket list!

If it’s a beach-bound getaway that you’ve got in mind, the top trending destinations for this summer include Curacao, Osaka, St Lucia, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, Johannesburg, Cairo and Aruba (where you can hang out with flamingos like in the picture), so plenty of food for thought there.

Or, if none of those quite tick your boxes, let the TV do the talking and get some ideas as to where to go based on some popular shows of the moment.

Yellowstone, of course, has been on the tip of everyone’s tongues of late (with spin-offs 1883 and 1923 also definitely worth a watch), so heading to Montana could be a great idea.

And for those of you who have been gripped by The White Lotus over the last few weeks, Thailand is the obvious choice, so make your way to filming locations Koh Samui and Phuket if you want to follow in the footsteps of Aimee Lou Wood, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs et al.

Wherever you choose to go, you’re sure to have a wonderful time… especially if you make excellent use of all the different student travel discounts that we’ve got on offer right now.

Here are just a couple of our holidaymaking money-off packages to help you enjoy the trip of a lifetime without breaking the bank. Browse the TOTUM site to see what other deals you can find!

15% off travel insurance

All the little add-ons you have to include whenever you jet off overseas can quickly make the costs spiral. You can keep a lid on it all with our Just Travel Cover, with 15 per cent off travel insurance. You can’t say fairer than that!

£50 discount for solo travellers

One of the biggest trends for 2025 when it comes to holidaymaking is solo travel - so if you are planning on heading off somewhere on your tod, just know that there are many other people doing exactly the same thing. A comforting thought, no doubt!

Solo travel is a brilliant way to expand your horizons, do exactly what you want to do, build your confidence and self-esteem, and meet lots of new people in exciting new places… and with our sweet little Jet2Holidays deal where solo travellers can save an extra £50 per booking, you’ll probably never want to go on holiday with anyone else ever again.

10% off hotels

Picking the right hotel can be difficult when there’s so much choice out there, but if it’s cost savings that you’re looking for, you’re sure to love our collaboration with Expedia, where we’re offering ten per cent off all hotels on the site so you can stay in the place of your dreams without splashing too much cash.

12% off car hire

Public transport can be tricky to navigate when you’re in a new place, so take the stress out of it all by hiring a car to get you around and about. Of course, this can get a little pricey but, luckily, you’ve got the TOTUM team at your back and we’ve teamed up with the good folk over at Holiday Extras to get you 12 per cent off car hire for your next big trip. Woop woop!

Last-minute flights from £24

Fancy being a bit spontaneous this year? Throw a dart at the map and see where it lands! Then check out our student discount with Skyscanner where you can find last-minute flights from just £24, with just a few clicks of a button. You’ll be off on your jollies somewhere exciting before you know it.

Save £500 per couple

What a cash buster we’ve got for you this year! We’ve buddied up with Tui to offer discerning bargain hunting couples up to £500 off selected holidays, helping you to lock in your summer holiday for a lot less than you might get otherwise. Book now for an unforgettable trip away.

Flights & 1 week in Turkey from £579pp

Those of you on the hunt for a little bit of Turkish luxury this year will definitely like our deal with On The Beach, where you can jet off for a week at a four-star beach resort and spa (flights included) from just £579 per person. You’ll come back refreshed, revitalised and ready to tackle the term ahead, that’s for sure.

23% off your first UK railcard

Now, just because summer is on the approach doesn’t mean that you have to get on a plane to have a lot of fun. We’ve got some incredible countryside and sights to explore right here on our very doorstep, so what about training your way around the UK instead of taking to the skies.

If this sounds like your style, keep the costs down with our TrainPal student deal where you can get 23 per cent off on your first UK railcard. Cheap travel awaits!

£320 off summer holiday bookings

No matter what kind of trip you have in mind, you can make it instantly more affordable thanks to our On The Beach partnership, with up to £320 off summer holiday bookings up for grabs. Beach holidays, hotels and flights are all discounted, so you can make amazing savings and still go on an adventure of a lifetime. What tales to tell upon your return!