The UN has announced this week that we, by which I mean people, not just the dealchecker population, need to eat more insects. In the words of Alice in Wonderland “I can’t very well have more”, precisely because I have never eaten a dish that knowingly contained insects. Unless you count that fly I accidentally [...]
You may have seen our recent competition on our Facebook page, asking you to tell us what’s on your travel bucket list, with a prize of a bucket full of £150 of goodies. Well it got us thinking – some of the best holiday experiences are about luck. You know, that magical night when you [...]
Have you entered our competition yet? If not, hop to it, as there’s treasures untold to be won (well, a pretty fab holiday kit worth £150) and it’s easy peasy to enter! The question is this: what is at the top of YOUR bucket list? For a little inspiration, here’s some of our most dream-worthy [...]
We’ve been spotting a lot of great value Nile Cruise deals around at the moment but it can be tricky to know what to spend your money on when it comes to heading off on excursions. What is there to see? Is it worth it? And how can you prioritise if you can’t afford the [...]
So you might not really be the adventure travel type. Perhaps you’d much rather be floating around in a tranquil sea in Barbados than sweating your way over a mountain, and that’s fine by us; far be it from us to judge a day spent with a good book and a whole lot of not [...]
What’s not to love about Marrakesh? Between the rich history, abundant sunshine and bustling, vibrant atmosphere, we can’t decide what we love most about this fabulous city. Inspired Luxury Escapes clearly feel the same way, as we’ve discovered a rather special offer taking you to this wonderful city from only £349 per person! We think [...]
When you’re on holiday it’s nice to take the easy way out, and it’s lovely to see some amazing views. These two delightful concepts come together in the magical world of cable cars, whisking you up high in no time, with no hard graft required, and rewarding you with sweeping vistas. So in honour of [...]
This week we’ve spotted an offer over at Africa Sky that’s usually reserved for a honeymoon or a trip of a lifetime – but at the almost-budget-friendly price of £1,499 per person! Ok, so it’s not a month-long extravaganza, but at eight nights we prefer to think of it as small but perfectly formed. And [...]
Going on holiday as a vegetarian can be tricky – sometimes it seems that there’s not a single dish available without meat in it. Which is great news for meat lovers! Countries that are really passionate about meat and think it’s necessary in every part of a meal are great for a foodie holiday for [...]
Snow is currently falling heavily outside the dealchecker office window, which is probably partly responsible for heightened dreams of faraway lands made up of powdery white sands and azure oceans. For a little light relief from sub-zero temperatures, here’s our rundown of the the top five ‘secret’ islands of the world…You heard it here first…(probably [...]
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January 3, 2013 Comments OffWe’re pretty sure some of you (just like some of us) will have made a New Year’s resolution to visit new places in 2013 – so we’ve put together this list of destinations you’ve probably never heard of, but really should visit, by way of inspiration! Hampi, India A sleepy and relaxed atmosphere pervades [...]
PANIC! You’ve not bought any Christmas presents, you’ve got loads on at work, and you’ve hardly even got any time to pack for your winter sun holiday – let alone work on that bikini body! And the dreaded party season is on the horizon too, where salty and fatty nibbles lurk by copious amounts of [...]
It would be nice, wouldn’t it, to jet off on a winter-long jaunt around the world, following the sunshine and generally enjoying a life unencumbered by dark mornings, sleet lashing your face and huge winter coats. And although we offer great deals on holidays to all manner of destinations, we just can’t magic a holiday [...]
Sunny Sharm el Sheikh and the resorts that line the coast of the Red Sea have been preferred winter sun retreats of ours for years. What if you want to sail a little further afield? Red Sea cruises are an excellent option for winter without flying too far from the UK and we’re going to [...]
Hands up: who likes winter? Really? Are you sure? Sure, we can all romanticise the colder months – roaring fires, Christmas and warming casseroles; you know the drill. But here’s the thing: these things ARE ALL INSIDE. Where there is central heating. And blankets. And slippers. Outside, it’s mainly just sub-zero air, wind, rain, general [...]
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July 19, 2012 Comments OffMany of the world’s hottest tourist destinations for gambling and casinos are evolving, and we like the sound of it! Luxury spas are popping up alongside the huge casinos, to pamper, soothe and relax you after the buzz of roulette, blackjack and more. Or if you’re not a fan of chancing your hand against the [...]
Marrakesh is top of my list of must-visit destinations – and with it’s incredible weather, colourful history and bustling souks, is it any wonder?! Broadway travel have really come through with the goods on this one – at only £229 per person, it’s an absolute bargain! So what’s great about this deal then? Well aside [...]
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January 10, 2012 Comments OffEvery year, the National Geographic Traveler magazine compiles its pick of the top 20 travel destinations for the coming year.
Aside from being famed for its amazing dive spots, Sharm El Sheikh is a paradise for shoppers, with the traditional bazaars being the heart of the action. New shopping centres are springing up everywhere too, like the growing number in the Naama Bay area, but for a real taste of the markets you have to [...]
Sam, who you know as the girl that helps us find all those lovely Real Deals you get each week, just got back from a holiday in Morocco that made us green at the gills. So I just had to sit her down and hear all about it! It all started with finding cheap flights [...]
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