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Passports Interesting Facts and Travel Advice

Passports are vital to international travel. A British passport will get you into 174 countries without requiring a visa, which is the most in the world.

Posted Thursday, 10 April 2025 | Topic: Travel News | Type: Air Travel, Brexit, UK Travel Tips

Set Sail With Confidence, our new Cruise Insurance has you Covered

To celebrate the launch of our new cruise specific travel insurance, Free Spirit have put together the ultimate cruise inspiration blog. Be inspired here...

Posted Thursday, 3 April 2025 | Topic: Travel Inspiration | Type: Cruise Holidays, Travel Insurance, Travel Trend

The European Union’s new Biometric Entry/Exit System – EES

Are you planning to visit the EU after the summer holidays? The EU's Entry/Exit System will be another hoop you'll have to jump through from October this year. Learn all from Free Spirit.

Posted Friday, 21 March 2025 | Topic: Travel Advice, Travel News | Type: Brexit, European Travel, Ferry Travel

Stress-Free Annual Travel: How Free Spirit Clients Explore With Confidence

Some of our Free Spirit clients have provided us with inspiration on the many trips they've been on (and would like to go on) thanks to an annual travel insurance policy. Have a read today and prepare to be inspired.

Posted Monday, 17 March 2025 | Topic: Travel Inspiration | Type: Cruise Holidays, European Travel, Sunny Holidays

Celebrate Pancake Day Around the World

Free Spirit look at how different countries celebrate Pancake Day. Take a look at some of the unique pancakes that you could try today.

Posted Wednesday, 5 March 2025 | Topic: Travel Inspiration | Type: Air Travel, European Travel, Foodie Travel

Free Spirit’s Top Last Minute City Break Ideas For Romance

Looking at last minute city breaks? Let Free Spirit Travel Insurance help you pick one of Europe's top 10 cities for romance!

Posted Wednesday, 12 February 2025 | Topic: Travel Inspiration | Type: Couples Holidays, Culture, European Travel