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 [...]
When I heard the words Hawaii and San Francisco, I can’t deny that my nosy little travellers ears pricked up. San Francisco is one of my favourite cities – there’s just something about that liberal-for-life vibe and fresh sea air – and Hawaii is, well, Hawaii – say no more! Major Cruise are offering a [...]
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 [...]
Sydney Harbour, the Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock…Do you think you’ve heard all about the big ‘must-see’ places in Australia? But what about the Big Lobster, the Big Pineapple and the Big Merino? That’s right, you’ve been deceived. Us Aussies have been keeping our best and biggest secrets close to heart – until now… Australia’s wacky fascination with [...]
Melbourne is like that friend who is cool without trying. You know the type: the stylish one who everyone fancies, who sets trends on a daily basis and always looks good, even first thing on a Monday morning. Yes, that one. You know you should hate them, but honestly, you can’t help but take your [...]
If the only kind of ‘remote’ you ever encounter is the one being passed to you when Downton’s about to start, you might want to consider a trip to one of these secluded hideaways. To get away from it all – and properly, not to a beach with twenty other sunburned couples all erm, getting [...]
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 [...]
From family BBQs to weekend road trips, this Brisbane native has spent a lot of time at the beaches that are the heart of south-east Queensland, Australia. With the Sunshine Coast to the north and the Gold Coast to the south, Brisbane is very well-positioned for day trips to the beach, as you will soon [...]
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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 [...]
Even if you knew nothing about the Great Barrier Reef you’d still be able to gather that it’s pretty big. It’s right there in the name! Which gives most travellers a dilemma. You want to see this amazing natural wonder, but where to start? We’ve listed all the ways we know to get stuck into [...]
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 [...]
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October 29, 2012 Comments OffIt’s that time of year when we here at dealchecker start to imagine ourselves jetting off somewhere hot for a week or two in the sun, unencumbered by the trappings of winter – no big boots, no woolly hats, no gloves. In fact, nothing more than a bikini, a good slap of suncream and a [...]
We love a week with a theme here at dealchecker, and this week is (drumroll please….) National Cruise Week! I would love to say we’ve dressed up as cruise ships and sailed the streets of London in honour of the occasion, but alas we’ve had to delay that until later today. Rest assured, passers-by will [...]
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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.
The Rugby World Cup started in Auckland today with hosts New Zealand facing off against Tonga. Which set us thinking, what if this line up wasn’t just about 15 brawny men from each country facing off against each other? What if it was a contest on which makes the better holiday destination? New Zealand have [...]
If your average sand coloured beach just won’t cut it any more check out one of these crazy coloured beaches on your next holiday. A Black Beach photo by Mastery of Maps Hawaii must reign supreme when it comes to black sand beaches – having all those volcanos gives it the edge as the black [...]
Now is your time to get involved with the Rugby World Cup 2011 which is happening in September and October in New Zealand. If you were thinking of heading over there to take in the party spirit then check out our guides to the destinations. We’ve got the best teams covered here so if you’re [...]
In Part I we heard all about Anna, our Online Marketing Manager’s trip to the west coast of Australia, and from there she headed east, which is where we’ll pick up the tale. First stop was Noosa, on the outskirts of Brisbane. Noosa National Park was the destination and Anna went to the headland section [...]
Our very own online marketing manager, Anna has recently been on a two week trip to Australia and we thought you’d like to hear all about her adventures. She flew out to Perth and started with a short stay in the Subiaco district, a cool cosmopolitan area of the city not far from the Central [...]
While the islands of New Zealand might have shot to prominence during the filming of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, its tourism industry has always been well supported by the sterling reputation that the country maintains for its adventure sports scene. If you hanker for a life-experience that will open your eyes and quicken [...]
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