Inspiration
The World’s Friendliest Destinations
Visiting strange lands is a wonderful thing, but sometimes it can be hard to work up the energy to leave your hotel room. That’s why it can be nice to…
Che
When she's not busy writing about all the fabulous destinations you can travel to through dealchecker, Che's soaking up the history and culture of her new home of London - and crossing European countries off her bucket list, one at a time.
Inspiration
Destination Guides
Not-so-Faro-Out!
Here at dealchecker, we think the Algarve’s capital, Faro – traditionally the launchpad for the rest of the Algarve – has been overlooked for far too long! Next time you’re planning on only spending…
Destination Guides
Top Water Activities in Nassau
As a series of islands entirely surrounded by water, it comes as no surprise that the Bahamas offers a veritable ocean of water activities. So while it’s all well and…
Inspiration
Into the Wild – Where to go Animal Spotting
The world is filled with incredible animals, from the humble squirrel to the majestic elephant. Every country has its fair share of amazing wildlife – kangaroos in Australia, bison in…
Destination Guides
Pump Up Your Insta-Likes in Perth
Australia is an incredibly picturesque country and offers up some of the most Instagrammable locations the world has to offer – think Uluru, Bondi Beach and Sydney Opera House. Most…
Destination Guides
Warm Turkey – Top Late Sun Turkish Beaches
As the UK summer draws to a close, and we begin digging out our coats and cardigans in preparation for the chilly days ahead, it’s comforting to know that just…
Food & Drink
Bite into the World’s Best Food Festivals
Here at dealchecker we like nothing more than chowing down on a cake or two. And pasta. And also burgers. Basically, if you put food in front of us, chances…
Something Different
Surreal Cities
You have to give Mother Nature credit: she sure knows how to create an otherworldly destination. Think the salt flats of Bolivia, the Tsingy ‘forests’ of limestone in Madagascar, and…
Destination Guides
An Island by Island Guide to Malta
Reeling us in with its shimmering turquoise water, beautiful historic buildings and – literally – the best climate in the world, according to International Living Magazine, Malta gets more tourists…
Inspiration
The Greatest Carnivals on Earth
As far as bacchanalian good times go, things don’t get much more indulgent than carnival. While these days it’s associated with parades, gilded masks and drunken revelry, it was originally…
Destination Guides
Getting Weird in Cancun
Synonymous with drunk American teenagers on spring break, Cancun’s reputation precedes it. It’s a shame, really, as Cancun has so much more to offer than college students participating in wet…
Top 10s
Easy Being Green – Top 10 Rainforest Destinations
Sun, sand and ocean – the ingredients for a top-notch holiday aren’t exactly a mystery… but have you ever thought of adding a rainforest to that recipe? We’re not talking…
Something Different
Weird and Wonderful Museums
The world is a weird place, full of bizarre things. There’s a spider shaped like the Sorting Hat in Harry Potter, fire tornadoes, a hotel made of salt and a…
Trending
Total Eclipse of the US – Where to see America’s 2017 Eclipse
Eclipse hunters will converge on the United States this year, hoping to catch a glimpse of the first complete solar eclipse to visit the continental USA since 1979. On 21st…
Destination Guides
After Dark Turkish Delights in Altinkum
If you thought the Turkish resort town of Altinkum was only about sun-kissed beaches (creatively named Main Beach, Second Beach and Third Beach), watersports and markets thrumming with stallholders hawking…
Destination Guides
A Bali Holiday for Every Kind of Person
Ever since it blew up as a tourist destination back in the eighties, Bali has become a byword for beachside holidays, partying and cheap-and-easy good times. More recently, lovers of…