Suzanne Oke 
River cruises are an opportunity to embrace slow travel. Sit back, relax and learn about a country’s culture. While your riverboat winds along a wistful, waterway. Also, river cruises offer a more intimate experience than a cruise ship. This is because there are usually 200 or fewer passengers onboard. Pick from one of many river … Read more
Cycling holidays allow you to feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your face. You can discover different landscapes in attractive, exotic surroundings. Also, cycling is a great way to exercise. It can help you bounce back from an illness or injury. Plus, your mental health should get a boost too. You … Read more
Prison tours are now appearing on our list of holiday experiences. For instance, you can take a tour around Alcatraz or a trip to Auschwitz. Have you added a prison tour to your bucket list – or are you starting to question the fascination behind them? Although Auschwitz (Auschwitz – Birkenav) was a Nazi extermination … Read more
Greek island holidays are a great way to explore one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. If you’re a sun worshipper, get ready to embrace the heat on a Greek Island holiday between May-September. Travelling during a heatwave? Keep up-to-date with the extreme temperatures in Greece by registering on the Greek government’s Emergency Communication … Read more
Wellness holidays and wellbeing breaks are a great way to recharge away from life’s stresses and strains. In fact, in a recent study, 79% of respondents considered wellbeing to be a top reason for free time. On the other hand, if you’ve just had medical treatment and are looking for ways to enhance your wellbeing … Read more
Slow travel is a trend growing in popularity. It’s where we travel to a destination at our leisure, while immersing ourselves in the landscape and culture. If we reflect on the holidays of early 20th century Britain, Victorians would travel to the coast via slow train or horse-drawn carriage, often stopping several times along the … Read more
On Saturday, 17th December, a member of our Free Spirit team travelled to Leicester-based charity Wishes 4 Kids. Her aim was to assist them with a local Christmas Panto (Aladdin) for 146 sick children. Also, it was a chance to put a name to the faces she’d been speaking to from Wishes 4 Kids, including … Read more
Holidays in Ireland are a good choice for summer. However, a break to the Emerald Isle during the shoulder seasons can be just as good. Fewer crowds and milder weather allow us to explore Ireland’s colourful landscapes quietly and taste some of its freshest foods when they are in season. Plus, Ireland is not far … Read more
Train holidays are a great way to escape the challenges of air travel, such as flight disruptions, or simply the hustle and bustle of an overcrowded airport. When you embrace train travel you can escape the crowds to admire a county or countries by travelling through them – not over. Plus, you will reduce your … Read more
Travelling with your dog to Europe may appeal to you if you usually holiday with your pet or assistance dog in the UK. However, have you considered a new adventure together across Europe? As it’s national dog day in August, we wanted to look at the logistics of travelling with dogs to Europe. In this … Read more
