Does this sound familiar? “Are we there yet? Are we nearly there yet?” Well get used to it because some of the theme parks in this list are a little bit further away than you’d normally travel – It’s over 24 hours to Australia’s Gold Coast… The parks are more than worth a visit if [...]
Who needs the fuss of making sure you’ve packed your passport & trying to squeeze all those shoes into the smallest suitcase, when you can make the most of what is to offer on our own doorstep! It also means you can pack a lot more into the budget. I spent a long weekend sightseeing [...]
This week here at dealchecker we’re doing our bit to address the impending crisis facing the nation. No, not the newly re-classified triple-dip recession – we’re holiday experts not financial whizz-kids! The annual problem of Christmas gifts and what to get for everybody. So many to get, so little time! Well, we’ve found three great [...]
‘Tis the season to be skating, and it seems every city worth it’s winter is kicking up a serious stink in the rink department. I chose my pick of the bunch – these six bad boys are certainly NOT the weakest rink! Rideau Canal, Ottawa, Canada. As the world’s largest ice rink (it’s equal to [...]
Whether it’s Glastonbury, a Christmas market or a certain holiday, chances are you have something on your annual agenda that’s become a bit of an once-a-year tradition. And no, smart aleck, Christmas Day doesn’t count. I asked a few members of the dealchecker office what event they make sure they never miss, and here’s what [...]
Phew what a record breaking summer! Team GB’s cyclists set the bar in both the women’s and men’s Team Pursuit event, plus a plethora of world records were set in London for swimming, shooting, weightlifting and archery and… what else? Ah. It was the wettest summer on record. Way to go GB. But wait! We’re [...]
We’re giving away £1000 to spend on a holiday in our latest competition – our biggest ever prize! But £1000 is a lot of dosh – and there are a lot of ways to spend it. So we thought we’d get some ever-helpful dealcheckers to give you their ideas of where to travel to with [...]
It’s no secret that I love the UK and try to get away as often as I can to explore our green and pleasant land. It might be true that summer is all but over, but that just means my thoughts turn to crisp walks in the autumn sun with russet leaves as far as [...]
Ok, so many of us may have enjoyed the mini heat wave we’ve had recently but we have to face reality, the nights are drawing in and summer is coming to an end. Boo, hiss. But never fear, there are always loads of things to do across the United Kingdom even if it is dark [...]
I have a lot of fond memories of my family holidays to the Lake District. Although possibly my parents would remember our trips differently… They probably recall the rows, tears and tantrums that accompany a troublesome teen (uh, me) on holiday. But all that was just to get the teenager out of bed. Once I [...]
And now we can! One of the Beatles most infectious tunes has been turned into reality by a man named Alfie Bubbles, or so we read in the Daily Mail. Instead of being submerged beneath a sea of green, this yellow hotel floats in Liverpool’s Albert Dock (Next to the Joker, a Batman themed boat [...]
Londoners get a bad rep – according to popular stereotype we’re moody, silent, always in a rush – unless you’re thinking of a cheeky cheery cockney of course. Well, with the world about to converge on London I want to assure you all that Londoners are pussycats behind the cold and aloof exterior. So long [...]
Something amazing happened today. dealcheckers came into work early. But not because we couldn’t wait to get stuck into checking ‘em deals, instead it was because the Olympic torch relay passed within just a few feet of dealchecker HQ. Yes, we do know we’re nothing special, what with the route passing within an hour of [...]
This lovely new heatwave of ours has somewhat put a stop to us longing for distant shores, which is why this week’s pick of the Real Deals has got to be homegrown. It’s no secret that I love holidays in the UK, and as every girl knows, what could be better than getting a choice? [...]
Ooh it’s really getting close now! London is getting ready with hundreds of banners going up in the streets and the final flourishes appearing at the Olympic Park. I have to say that my excitement really is reaching fever pitch and I can’t wait for the torch to come to town and the Games to [...]
Don’t give up on the British summer yet! Despite the soggy week we’ve just had I’m remaining optimistic, so much so that I’ve picked a city break in Liverpool as my Real Deal of the week. The amazing value did make the choice a little easier – you’ll pay just £45 per person per night [...]
Ah, hotels. Utopia of the untidy person, never-never-land for the secretly lazy and heaven for the tired. A good hotel is one that treats its guests to an existence that the stresses and obligations of ordinary life would never normally permit; one of luxury, comfort, style and above all, ease. My recent stay at the [...]
Come rain or shine (usually rain) UK water parks are fun all summer long! We’ve sniffed out the top ten for you to try – and there are even some indoor ones for you real rain haters. Top tip for all you ladies: sport this season’s top swimwear fashion and wear a one-piece, there’s nothing [...]
We haven’t had much luck with our family camping trips so far this year. Rain has played a big part in proceedings but our latest break has ensured we enjoyed the most of the UK countryside despite being interrupted by the wet weather. Our weekend away was spent in the West Country staying in a [...]
Have you noticed there’s a little bit of hype about London at the moment? No idea why. But since all dealcheckers are pretty familiar with the city, what with dealchecker HQ being nicely placed in the action and all, we thought it would be nice to share some of our top tips for visiting the [...]
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