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New site thedeal.co.nz is giving away $10,000 worth of travel to one lucky winner. To be eligible for this amazing prize all you have to do is sign up for d-mail, the site’s weekly newsletter (just click here to get started)
thedeal.co.nz is one of our favourite sites to bag an online bargain. It works like an outlet mall, except you get to peruse the fantastic deals from the comfort of your desk.
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All the talk of this competition got us thinking about just what we sort of holiday we would take if someone else was footing the bill…
Live it up in South East Asia Your money goes a long way in South East Asia, so if you really wanted to take advantage of that 10k book a flight to Thailand and spend a month or two mooching around the region. Sample the fast-paced buzz of Bangkok, head for the hills in Chiang Mai and lax out on the beautiful beaches of the south. When you’ve taken in all Thailand has to offer shoot over to Cambodia and marvel at the wonder of Angkor Wat. Finish up your trip in Vietnam where you can visit a tailor to get a whole new wardrobe whipped up and shouting a round of beer will cost you less than a dollar.
Kickstart your OE Ready to leave your family, friends and pet cat Snuggles behind and take on the world? Then use that 10k to get your OE underway in style. Book yourself a one way ticket to London, cram your possessions into a backpack and take off to the other side of the world. To get a good grip on the region start off by doing Contiki’s Europe Adventurer, which will take you around a dozen European countries and is guaranteed to help you make some new friends. With that out the way you can get to work on finding a job. And a flat. And a very warm coat.
Plan the Ultimate Shopping Trip Round up your closest girlfriends and treat them to a long weekend in Sydney. Leave first thing Thursday morning and come back on the latest Monday flight to ensure you can cram in as many shopping hours as possible. The essentials for a Sydney break? A central hotel within easy reach of all the action, comfy shoes so you can pound the pavements for hours and cocktails at Darling Harbour to revive you after all that physical activity.
Take a Romantic Break Got a honeymoon to finance? Or maybe you just want some time out with your guy. Use your 10k to live it up for a week at a luxury Pacific resort. Tahiti has the whole crystal clear waters, golden sand deal, plus there are some great over-the-water accommodation options (who doesn’t dream of staying in one of those gorgeous thatched bungalows with the sea softly lapping away?). Take a good book (or 10), your bikini and little else… bliss!
Fulfil your Childhood Wishes Did you grow up dreaming of a trip to Disneyland, but it was never an option for your family? Now you can make your own fantasy come true and splurge your 10k on a trip to LA. Don’t forget to pick up a set of those Mickey Mouse ears you always really, really wanted as a kid! Of course there are advantages to undertaking this trip later in life, so milk them. Take a side trip to Vegas, check out the Grand Canyon, swing by San Francisco and consider visiting Mexico. If you still have cash to burn finish your trip with some time in the Big Apple… New York should be on everyone’s must see list.
Gemma
You’re sure to have plenty more ways that $10,000 can be spent so make sure you click here to sign up for thedeal.co.nz and get yourself in the draw for that amazing prize.
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ucky winner. To be eligible for this amazing prize all you have to do is sign up for d-mail, the site’s weekly newsletter (just click 
Your money goes a long way in South East Asia, so if you really wanted to take advantage of that 10k book a flight to Thailand and spend a month or two mooching around the region. Sample the fast-paced buzz of Bangkok, head for the hills in Chiang Mai and lax out on the beautiful beaches of the south. When you’ve taken in all Thailand has to offer shoot over to Cambodia and marvel at the wonder of Angkor Wat. Finish up your trip in Vietnam where you can visit a tailor to get a whole new wardrobe whipped up and shouting a round of 
Ready to leave your family, friends and pet cat Snuggles behind and take on the world? Then use that 10k to get your OE underway in style. Book yourself a one way ticket to London, cram your possessions into a backpack and take off to the other side of the world. To get a good grip on the region start off by doing Contiki’s Europe Adventurer, which will take you around a dozen European countries and is guaranteed to help you make some new friends. With that out the way you can get to work on finding a job. And a flat. And a very warm coat.
Round up your closest girlfriends and treat them to a long weekend in Sydney. Leave first thing Thursday morning and come back on the latest Monday flight to ensure you can cram in as many shopping hours as possible. The essentials for a Sydney break? A central hotel within easy reach of all the action, comfy shoes so you can pound the pavements for hours and cocktails at Darling Harbour to revive you after all that physical activity.
Got a honeymoon to finance? Or maybe you just want some time out with your guy. Use your 10k to live it up for a week at a luxury Pacific resort. Tahiti has the whole crystal clear waters, golden sand deal, plus there are some great over-the-water accommodation options (who doesn’t dream of staying in one of those gorgeous thatched bungalows with the sea softly lapping away?). Take a good book (or 10), your bikini and little else… bliss!
Did you grow up dreaming of a trip to Disneyland, but it was never an option for your family? Now you can make your own fantasy come true and splurge your 10k on a trip to LA. Don’t forget to pick up a set of those Mickey Mouse ears you always really, really wanted as a kid! Of course there are advantages to undertaking this trip later in life, so milk them. Take a side trip to Vegas, check out the Grand Canyon, swing by San Francisco and consider visiting Mexico. If you still have cash to burn finish your trip with some time in the Big Apple… New 