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Is an All Inclusive holiday actually good value? đź’°
From how to bag an All Inclusive bargain to what the rules actually are for that power bank you want to take away with you🧳
Chelsea Dickenson
March 20, 2025
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Hiya! As I mentioned in the last newsletter, James and I were recently in Lanzarote and if you’ve been following along on Instagram, you will have seen what we were up to - seeing if All Inclusive really is good value for money!
And so this week, we’ll be taking a deep dive into how to book your own All Inclusive holiday - for a great price - and some other top tips to help you find the best fit for you.
Plus, we’ll be digging down into the rules behind power banks on planes, and which countries you can visit without having to worry about time zone changes.
Right, let’s dive in to this week’s newsletter for you:
How to book an All-Inclusive holiday 🏖️
Countries in the same time zone as the UK 🕰️
Can you bring a power bank on a plane?🔋
An intriguing viral vacay 🏜️
Going All In... clusive
When I recently asked you lot to send me your thoughts on All Inclusives over on Instagram, you had a lot to say!! Some of you love them for the ease and the upfront costs. But some of you are wary of hidden extras and prefer a more tailored trip. If you’re on the fence, our guides could help…
 How to book an All Inclusive Holiday This is our epic guide on what to expect, how to book and how to save money on your All Inclusive holiday. |  All Inclusive vs. Pay As You Go So is it better to go All Inclusive or to pay for what you want? James and I tested this out - and here’s the write up! |
Viral Vacay📲
Where we track down the accommodation that’s gone viral, find out how much it actually costs and if needs be, suggest a cheaper alternative 🕵️‍♀️
 | What is it? An incredible desert camp in Jordan with amazing architecture and stunning views. Or is it… The only catch with this place is, it doesn’t actually exist!!!!!! How viral? This reel has more than 4.8M views on Instagram. How much? Well, you’d struggle to book in for a night here! But, if you’re after a bougie desert retreat, a stay at this luxury hotel in Utah for £3458 per night. Which is serious money! |
Cheaper alternative? Retreat to this dreamy desert camp with a spa treatment room and kitesurfing school. It’s beside a lagoon in Western Sahara and costs from just £204 per night. |  |
Fancy another? Ok so even though the viral vacay desert camp we featured above doesn’t really exist and is AI generated, there are Wadi Rum camps that you can actually stay in! We’ve actually done a whole viral vacay on Wadi Rum bubble tents before (read it here) - this one starts at just £109 per night. |  |
Or another? To shake things up, how about this boho hostel in Copiapó in the Atacama desert in Chile? It’s just £59 a night for a private double room. |  |
Seen a viral video you want me to do this for? Reply with it to this email! 📧
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Hassle-free holidays
If you’re looking to take some of the fuss out of your trip, then a couple of our recent articles may take your fancy. First up, it’s countries in the same time zone as the UK, meaning you don’t have to worry about any jet lag! And a question I always get asked - is it safe to bring a power bank on a plane?
 Countries in the same time zone as the UK Whether you want sun or snow, nature or architecture, we’ve got destinations you can visit with zero time difference. |  Can you bring a power bank on a plane? Follow the tips in this guide to travel safely - and within airline rules - with your power bank. |
My deal of the week
The Interrail sale
This week’s deal of the week is for my favourite thing… train travel! And not just any old train travel… international train travel!
There’s no better time to bag an Interrail Pass than in the Interrail sale, and there’s one running right now.
How much can I save in the Interrail sale?
You can save 15% off a Global Pass, which means they start at just ÂŁ152 (normally ÂŁ178).
And you can save 15% off selected One Country passes, which now start at ÂŁ36 (normally ÂŁ42).
When is the Interrail sale running until?
The Interrail sale is running until midnight on 1 April 2025. You’ll have up to 11 months from the date of purchase to use your discounted pass, so it’s a great deal if you’re planning a trip for next year, or perhaps a generous Christmas gift for someone special.
You can find out all the details as well as a link to the terms and conditions in our write up.
Look mum, I’m on a podcast!
 | James and I continue to answer your travel questions and share the travel hacks you didn’t know you needed on our podcast, Passports Please! Catch up with the latest episode now. |
What the team’s been loving this week!
When we’ve not been working really hard - ahem - here’s some of the things that we’ve been enjoying over on socials.
Joe: After watching this reel I’ve got my gym programme ready for summer sorted.
James: When your driver tells you Switzerland can scan passports through the windows…
Katie: I’ve just discovered airport theory and it’s giving me serious anxiety!
Anna: I've been loving Kyra Mae's content lately - she's back in Thailand a year after she went viral backpacking there. So nice to go down memory lane, and I’m excited to see where she visits next!
Chelsea: I celebrated St. Patrick’s Day this week with a few pints of Guinness and by sending this TikTok to all my loved ones.
And that’s a wrap!
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Speak to you soon!
Chelsea x
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