Christmas breaks are something we can enjoy throughout the festive season. You could take a Christmas city break in the UK. Then visit a Christmas market in Europe – in search of authentic Christmas gifts. Want to treat someone this Christmas? Take them somewhere magical to celebrate the season, over three – four days! However … Read more
This year, forget the internet and its online shops galore. Find a magical place for your Christmas shopping trip instead. There are plenty of traditional towns for Christmas shopping trips in the UK. On the other hand, if you want to rediscover the magic of Christmas choose an exotic destination on either side of the … 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
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
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
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
On Tuesday 4th July Free Spirit specialist Jan and past team leader Mary motored off to Worthing’s Pavilion Theatre. They had been invited by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans to attend their latest event for ex WWII veterans as a thank you for supporting the charity. As long time champions of the charity, this … Read more
Picnics are enjoyed in many settings, such as parks, beaches, or even when travelling to another destination. Do you stop for a picnic, when exploring a new place? They’re a fun way to bring the family together! Although picnics are quintessentially British, they first originated in France (1692). The custom arrived in the UK … Read more
