Travel Tips

Welcome to the world of flight-free travel, where the journey is just as dreamy as your destination. Europe’s absolutely packed with must-visit spots, from classic city breaks to gems you never knew existed – and you’ll see a whole lot more in one go on a train than from a plane window. You’

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

Sorrento is definitely no secret. It’s one of Italy’s most iconic towns, famous for its colourful clifftop buildings, sweet-smelling lemon groves and Neapolitan Riviera scenery. Down on the waterfront, Marina Piccola is buzzing and busy all summer long with ferries taking tourists to Capri and o

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

Ayia Napa is one of Europe’s most iconic party destinations, so we know why you’re here… You can wander around the town and guess where’s good or check out this guide to get insider info on all the best clubs, bars and more chilled-out places.     Before we get into it, let’s talk budge

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

We know how it is – you and your mates are always dreaming about that perfect trip, but you never quite seal the deal. You might think the planning is too much hassle or that you won’t agree on where to go, but thankfully it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are our top […]

If you’re thinking you’ll never be able to afford to go to Santorini, hold on a sec. It’s famously one of the most expensive Greek islands, flung out in the Aegean Sea, with its white-washed buildings and blue-domed churches attracting the rich and famous. But there are plenty of money-saving

Big shout out to the southern hemisphere for helping us have summer all year round. When the frost sets in, there’s always somewhere warmer to fly off to. But how hot can you handle? It’s a bit of a goldilocks dilemma – the UK winter is too cold, but what if you don’t want to […]