Does stepping outside your comfort zone to visit a lesser-known destination fill you with excitement? A free spirit should always have a selection of lesser-known holiday destinations on their bucket list. If you’re conscious of your holiday budget you’ll also save by staying somewhere quieter. All you need to do is find a place that … Read more
Think luxury travel is beyond your grasp? Think again! Despite the cost of living, planning a holiday with small luxuries is possible – while keeping to a budget. If you’re conscious of your holiday budget, we’ve found ways you can save money while still having a great time. First, choose a lesser-known holiday destination to … Read more
Filming locations that appear in blockbusters are now being added to our bucket lists. After watching BAFTA (or other film awards ceremonies), will you be adding a setting or backdrop from your favourite film to your wish list? ‘Set-jetting’ is a growing travel trend. Its when we’re inspired to visit a location that we’ve seen … Read more
The inspiration behind planning adventures, alongside adding destinations to our travel bucket lists’ can come from anywhere. From chatting to friends who plan carefree getaways around idyllic Islands. To hearing travel stories told by our fond family members who wish they could do it all again! What travel experiences are on your bucket list today? … Read more
Beach holidays come to our minds as we approach summer. However, as the weather didn’t live up to our expectations last summer – now’s the time to book that beach holiday. Head into the sunshine next week or get ready to plan a beach holiday for any time of the year – when those clouds … 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
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
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
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
