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How Free Spirits Explore With Annual Travel Insurance

Some of our Free Spirit clients have provided us with inspiration in regard to the many trips they've been on (and would like to go on) after taking out an Annual Travel Insurance Policy with us. Find out more about their adventures below, and prepare to be inspired…

Posted Monday, 15 December 2025 | Topic: Travel Inspiration | Type: Cruise Holidays, European Travel, Sunny Holidays

Free Spirit’s Top Tips for Travelling with Asthma

Travelling with Asthma? Follow our top tips to travel with peace of mind.

Posted Friday, 5 December 2025 | Topic: Travel Advice | Type: Air Travel, Health Tips

Free Spirit’s Guide to Forest Bathing and Leaf Peeping

Forest bathing and leaf peeping may sound like unusual outdoor activities. Learn the origins of leaf peeping and forest bathing beyond England's shores...

Posted Friday, 14 November 2025

UK Stargazing Holidays Under a Dark Sky

Free Spirit uncovers the best dark sky location in the UK. Plus, everything you need to consider to enjoy a stargazing holiday when the nights draw in during the autumn and winter.

Posted Monday, 27 October 2025 | Topic: Travel Inspiration | Type: Couples Holidays, Festivals, Travel Trend

How Smoking can Increase the Cost of Your Travel Insurance

Are you a smoker? If so, now that it’s Stoptober, it’s time to give up for good! Every October, the UK’s annual Stoptober campaign takes place, encouraging smokers to quit for 28 days. If you are a smoker, or you have a medical condition or disability, finding a specialist travel insurance provider like Free Spirit can seem like hard work sometimes. So if you want to travel, giving up smoking will benefit both your health and your travel plans.

Posted Tuesday, 14 October 2025 | Topic: Medical Travel Insurance | Type: Charity, Health Tips, Medication

Where can I Find the Most Scenic European River Cruises?

Free Spirit Travel Insurance shares where you can find the most scenic river cruises in Europe. These waterway trips are ideal for all those who wish to embrace slow travel, from families to solo travellers.

Posted Monday, 6 October 2025 | Topic: Travel Inspiration | Type: Couples Holidays, Cruise Holidays, European Travel