Things to do

Santiago de Compostela is a small city in Galicia in the north of Spain and I spent three days there on a city break. Turns out, it’s just too good to gatekeep… You might recognise the name of the place because it’s the final destination and chequered flag of the famous Camino de Santiago pilg

You’ve heard of Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca, but Formentera usually slips under the radar. It’s pretty tiny – about the size of Northern Ireland – and has a more peaceful vibe than the busier Balearic babes. This means fewer tourists, super quiet beaches and an au-naturale situation across th

You can’t not love Italy. Pizza, pasta, Aperol, ancient cities, iconic lakes, the dramatic Dolomites… If you can’t get enough of this beautiful boot-shaped destination, but fancy something a bit different this time, say to ciao Sardinia.   It’s Italy but with a twist. Add a bit of Spai

Nothing says ‘la dolce vita’ like sipping on vino in the sun on a Sicilian wine estate. And as the second-largest wine region in Italy, Sicily knows a thing or two about it. The island’s volcanic soil and solid sunshine record are the perfect recipe for a good grape, and the base of Mount Etna

Size matters – at least for Italy’s largest body of water, it does. Lake Garda’s long shoreline is the whole package, with something to see and do on all sides. From major Roman-era throwbacks and dreamy swim spots to big mountain energy and rollercoasters, Garda’s got all the ingredients yo

Marrakech is top of most people’s lists for Morocco. The city overloads the senses with sweet-smelling food, the sounds of market traders and street music, and sightings of some of the most impressive architecture in this part of the world. On top of all that, there are plenty of top daytrip desti

Name a more iconic party holiday destination, we’ll wait. Ibiza’s clubbing scene needs no introduction, but this buzzy Balearic Island’s got a lot going for it beyond the booming basslines and bright lights, too. The north side’s home to secluded coves and cute coastal villages, and Ibiza To

Press pause on the fly-and-flop holiday for a sec – if you’re entering your experiences era, here’s how to see more of your destination while you’re away.   If you didn’t know about First Choice Experiences before, you do now! We have a whole selection of the best trips, tours and ticket

Congrats on finally getting everyone to book that group trip – if you’re not quite there yet, stay strong! Now for the main event… what to do when you’re there. If you find it tricky to get people up and out each day, sometimes you just need a plan. Pre-booked experiences and activities are

If you’re all about taking in the views, surely you can’t beat the 360˚ones from the sky? Walking and hiking are so last year… Zip-lining is the alternative way to sightsee. From the Costa Rican jungle to the UAE’s mountains, loads of famous places and attractions are now letting you spread