Arthritis is an extremely common condition and affects a huge number of people. Arthritis Research UK estimates that 17.8 million people in the UK live with a form of musculoskeletal condition, including arthritis in all its forms. This equates to nearly 30 per cent of the population. Arthritis is one of the most common conditions … Read more
ETIAS stands for: European Travel Information and Authorisation System. From mid 2025, the European Commission plans to launch a US style electronic travel authorisation system (ETIAS). It was first announced in 2016 by the European Commission. Although negotiations are ongoing, it’s important to note that an ETIAS is not a visa. It’s a visa-waiver. The … Read more
How many happy holiday memories do you have? Enjoying – and remembering – holiday memories is important to all of us. At Free Spirit, we believe that travel transports us away to special places – to create memories with friends and family. At the beginning of summer, we launched a competition. We invited you to … Read more
Solo holidays have grown in popularity this year. In fact, some operators have seen over 50% of tour bookings from solo travellers. Will you be one of them in the new year? Life is short but the world is open! Although the assumption is that most solo travellers are youngsters, the average age of a … Read more
Baltic countries might not be on your radar right now. However, an awareness of sultry Southern Europe should be. Scientists forecast that the record-breaking heatwaves observed this summer will be the norm as soon as 2035. With this in mind, you may wish to venture to cooler destinations to escape a heatwave. Especially if you … Read more
Holidays should be accessible, supportive, and suitable to meet everyone’s needs. At Free Spirit, we believe that living with a disability shouldn’t stop you from travelling. Everyone has the right to travel with confidence – no matter their disability. We also believe that travel frees our spirit. It can transport us away to share new … Read more
Norwegian holidays may be one of the best ways to embrace winter. With a sprinkling of snow, the twinkling of lights, and a hot beverage to warm the soul. It’s the little things that make holidays magical! However, due to the consistent warm weather and heatwaves appearing across Southern Europe – have you considered holidaying … Read more
Empathy or being empathic can be a hard skill to master. Especially when you’re in a challenging situation or listening to day-to-day challenges other people face. Our Free Spirit team listen to people each day, hearing the challenging medical conditions/disabilities they live with. Some treatable. Others a battle. Whatever the medical condition or disability, our … Read more
Last minute holidays can provide you with a destination you hadn’t considered. Plus, a way to get more for your money. Although interest rates remain turbulent and Southern Europe shows no signs of chilling out, travel agents have seen a “dramatic spike” in bookings for very last-minute foreign holidays. Are you bucking the trend – … Read more
Cultural trips provide the opportunity to discover what’s distinctive about a country. By exploring a country during a cultural tour, we can plunge ourselves into different experiences each day, while learning about its character. Whether a cultural tour involves stepping back in time to wander around World Heritage Sites or tasting a traditional meal, each … Read more
