Botanical gardens this Christmas are having a moment in the UK. They’re glorious to explore during the spring, summer, and autumn months, to admire colourful plants, trees, and shrubs. However, you should also consider venturing to one in winter. Although some plants disappear from view when the temperature drops, some of the best botanical gardens … Read more
Have you considered a ski holiday in Scotland? The ski enthusiast among us can usually be found gliding through the Alps or skiing down the slopes of Switzerland. However, a ski holiday in Scotland should also be added to their bucket list – and yours! For a start, there is more than one snow-capped location … Read more
When you go on a family holiday, does that family include at least one four-legged furry member? Then we have a guide to picking the best dog friendly holidays. These usually involve a bit of outdoor activity – may be daily guided walks for you and the whole family. You could even design your own … Read more
Family activity holidays can be experienced in different locations such as ancient woodlands or five-star resorts, which can be enjoyed over a week or weekend break. If you are looking for an escape for you and your grandchildren, we have sourced some of the best family activity holidays to keep you all energised. Here are … Read more
In April, we launched our Holiday Nostalgia Competition. What better time to dust down family photos and reorganise all the old albums? We asked for your vintage shots, family vacation snaps and travel photo compositions for the chance to win a £40 Photobox Gift Card. We were blown away by the range and quality of … Read more
As travel lovers, we are all facing the difficult prospect that we may not be able to travel for a while. Of course, it won’t last forever and in the meantime, this could be the perfect time to reflect upon what we love about travelling. It’s these positive memories that we would like to help … Read more
Gone are the days of the family holiday consisting of Mum, Dad and the children heading away. In what are becoming known as ‘Skip Generation’ Holidays, grandparents are taking grandchildren on holiday abroad and around the UK during the school holidays or even October half term. Are you one of the 20% from Saga’s readership … Read more
At Free Spirit, we’re proud of the fact that our specialist travel insurance has no age limit. We look to ensure those aged 70, 80, 90 or older, so you might sooner associate the benefits of our cover with older holidaymakers. But our no age travel insurance applies to younger travellers too, in fact, we … Read more
It goes without saying that having a medical condition, or a combination of different conditions, can be stressful. What can make it even harder is when they make it more difficult to enjoy one of our best-loved times – our holidays. This is the situation Gilly and Jonathon found themselves facing in 2016. They were … Read more
Previously we looked at our favourite European destinations to visit in autumn. Now, we’re highlighting the joys of visiting Europe during November and December, with its many beautiful and traditional Christmas markets. From Germany and Austria to Belgium and Sweden, it’s an opportunity to soak up the culture of each region with beautifully decorated log … Read more
