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Pandemic? “It’s busy being a retiree!”

Remember Dee and Graham? They’re two Free Spirits who’ve continued to travel as much as possible during the Coronavirus pandemic. When we last shared their travel journey Corona was only ever thought of as a beverage. However, now the time has passed, we wanted to catch up with them to hear where they’ve ventured in … Read more

Where can I find the most scenic European River Cruises?

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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

Prison Tours and Prison Tourism – What’s the fascination?

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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

Top Greek Island Holidays for a Great Getaway

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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. However, to join in with one of the most colourful and festive times on the Greek calendar – Apokries Carnival … Read more

Top cruise holidays for unique experiences

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Cruise holidays have bounced back, offering us new experiences to learn about different countries across the world. From the moment we board we’re invited to sit back, relax and gaze across the horizon. All while an enthusiastic crew looks after everything – this is what holidays are made of. Now the majority of the world’s … Read more

Top Wellness Holidays To Enhance Your Wellbeing

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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

What is slow travel and how can I embrace it?

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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

Free Spirits’ favourite filming locations to visit on holiday

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Filming locations that appear in blockbusters are appearing on many people’s bucket lists. If you visit the cinema – to escape – do you develop a sense of wanderlust to visit ? Maybe there’s a setting, the perfect backdrop to one of your favourite films, which you’ve always wanted to visit? However, you weren’t sure … Read more

How to plan a holiday in Japan to ensure peace of mind

Are you curious about Japan? Wish to experience its bustling cities, soak up Japanese culture and learn more of its rich history? Like traditional Ryokans that nestle between modern skyscrapers, Japan has a whole spectrum of culture to enjoy. Plenty to fill any traveller’s bucket list. With many things to do, delicious food options and … Read more

Free Spirit’s Top 10 City Break Ideas in Europe

City breaks can be enjoyed by hopping over the channel to explore Europe. One of the best things about a city break is you can travel light and come back with a case full of treasures.  Book a city break package deal to include transport and accommodation and you’ll soon be ready to go! The … Read more

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