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Free Spirit’s Top 10 City Break Ideas in Europe

City breaks are a popular holiday option for us Brits. In fact, within the last year, there was a 52% increase in people booking a European city break. Will you be one of them this year? You can visit a European city at any time of the year but visiting a European city is best … Read more

Fantastique Holidays in France for Free Spirits

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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

Free Spirits’ favourite filming locations to visit on holiday

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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

Your Bucket List Ideas – from our Free Spirit Team

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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

5 Luxurious family holidays to create happy memories

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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

6 Magical Places for Top Christmas Shopping Trips

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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

The ETIAS Travel Authorisation – How does it affect me?

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

Magical Norway holidays for Any Time of The Year

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

How to reap the benefits of last minute holidays

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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

7 Ways to Become an Ecotourist

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The aim of an ecotourist is to be a responsible and sustainable traveller. Most of the time they give more than they take from the destination they’re exploring. See yourself as one? Whether you are – or not – there’s many ways you can benefit from following their ethos, while having a positive impact on … Read more

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