In 2023, cruise holidays bounced back. We began to board bigger ships and indulged in new experiences such as food tastings. A seamless service also arose alongside an increase in touchless and biometric technology. By the end of 2023, bookings were well above those seen in 2019. Today, a cruise holiday can be an affordable … Read more
Farm stays give you time to experience life on a farm. What better season is there to stay on a farm than spring? With rows of delightful daffodils, blushing blossoms, and the birth of lambs and chicks, book a farm stay this spring! What are farm stays? A farm stay is any accommodation on a … Read more
Ski holidays were made for free spirits and people young at heart. Many of the best ski holidays available can be found across Europe, so you don’t have to contemplate a long trip to find one. Europe offers a range of different destinations to ski. From well-known ski resorts found in France, Austria, and Switzerland, … Read more
Holidays in France should be at the top of our bucket list. It’s the world’s top holiday destination after all! In 2022, it welcomed 79.4 million visitors. This year, its visitors may increase again due to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Will you be one of them? The Olympics will be the … 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
The winter solstice (or yule for pagans) occurs in the Northern Hemisphere on Friday 22nd December. It marks the longest night and shortest day of the year, and focuses upon the rebirth of the sun in Pagan lore. The most famous celebration of the winter solstice in the UK is celebrated at Stonehenge from sunrise. … Read more
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
A holiday in Scotland can come in many forms including wildlife watching, tucking into traditional food and drink, or picking an adventurous activity for the whole family! Travelling solo? There are many secret escapes to discover, such as wilderness walks and trails. Take your pick! Follow canals, the Scottish coast, or walk among dramatic forests, … Read more
Luxurious family holidays are what we dream about on cold, muggy days. So, ignore the clouds and plan a luxurious trip in the sun – for all the family! A recent article in the Sunday Times states that a growing number of Grandparents are treating their families to luxurious holiday experiences. Some are even happy … 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
