Dem-Tukki's destination pages tell you what awaits you once you are there. The travel guide takes care of everything that comes before: which island to choose when you hesitate between two, when to go, how much to budget, which documents to bring, how to get around once you have landed. These are the questions we are asked most often — and the ones that make the difference between a holiday you enjoy and one you endure.
Every guide is written by the Dem-Tukki editorial team, dated, and updated as soon as the facts change — a hurricane season, an entry rule, a ferry fare. They are sorted into six sections: comparisons and selections to choose, calendars to go at the right time, budget, paperwork, getting around and a section on travelling better. Each article links to the pages of the islands concerned, where you will find accommodation, flights, car hire and activities.
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Best time to visit the Canary Islands
Temperatures, sea, rain and crowds month by month, and the right time for each of the seven islands.
Winter sun islands
12 destinations with good weather from November to March, sorted by flight time, plus the ones to avoid.
The Canaries: which island to choose?
Tenerife, Gran Canaria or Lanzarote? Our complete comparison to find your ideal island.
Azores or Madeira?
The Portuguese archipelagos head to head — emerald volcanoes versus the island of flowers.
🧭 Which island to choose?
Two neighbouring islands, one ticket: our comparisons pit against each other the destinations people most often struggle to choose between — vibe, beaches, landscapes, budget, access — and always end with a clear verdict. Themed selections complete the picture for those who do not have a precise idea yet.
The Canaries: which island to choose?
Tenerife, Gran Canaria or Lanzarote? Our complete comparison to find your ideal island.
Martinique vs Guadeloupe: which one to choose?
Beaches, culture, food, budget… A complete comparison to pick your island in the Antilles.
Azores or Madeira?
The Portuguese archipelagos head to head — emerald volcanoes versus the island of flowers.
Santorini or Mykonos: the Greek islands face off
Romance, parties, landscapes, prices… We compare the two most famous Greek islands.
Mauritius vs Seychelles: which paradise?
Two jewels of the Indian Ocean head to head — beaches, budget, access and atmosphere compared.
3 Nordic islands to dream about
Lofoten, Faroe, Sommarøy: Arctic beaches, midnight sun and fishing villages.
10 little-known islands you must discover
Far from the crowds, these confidential destinations easily rival the big tourist islands.
🗓️ When to go?
An island can be sublime in May and disappointing in August. These calendars detail, season by season, the weather, the sea, the crowds and the prices, with the windows to favour and those to avoid.
Best time to visit the Canary Islands
Temperatures, sea, rain and crowds month by month, and the right time for each of the seven islands.
Winter sun islands
12 destinations with good weather from November to March, sorted by flight time, plus the ones to avoid.
Bali: when is the best time to go?
Dry season, monsoon, Balinese festivals… Everything you need to plan well.
Zanzibar: when to go?
Dry season, rainy seasons, ideal months: our calendar to get the timing right.
💶 Budget
What does a week on an island really cost? Accommodation, meals, car, activities: figures and tips to travel without breaking the bank, island by island.
🛂 Paperwork & practical
Passport or ID card, visa or electronic travel authorisation, insurance, plugs, currency, time difference: the essentials to sort out before departure, destination by destination.
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🚗 Getting there & around
Hiring a car, taking the ferry, finding a direct flight: everything about the journey to the island and getting around once there.
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🌱 Travel better
Travelling off-season, respecting reefs and fresh water, checking on sargassum, hurricanes or wildfires before you go: advice for more pleasant stays that are kinder to the islands.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the travel guide and the destination pages?
Destination pages describe one specific island: beaches, activities, accommodation, flights, car hire. The travel guide deals with cross-cutting questions — choosing between two islands, when to go, how much to budget, which paperwork — and then links to the pages of the islands concerned.
How often are the guides updated?
Each article shows its publication date and last update. Time-sensitive guides (seasons, paperwork, prices) are reviewed at least once a year and whenever a fact changes.
Can I suggest a topic?
Yes: write to us at contact@dem-tukki.com. The most requested topics are covered first, in the site's five languages.
Dem-Tukki is an independent travel media devoted to islands: more than 70 destinations documented in five languages, practical pages that are regularly refreshed, and comparisons to help you choose the right island at the right time. Every guide is reviewed and dated; update dates are shown.