Travel hacks

You’ve picked your perfect trip, booked it – now, it’s time for the practical stuff. We know this isn’t the most glamorous part of your holiday but at least we can help by getting all the important info in one place for you. Think passport validity, visa applications, travel money and eSIMs.

The problem: paying big prices for very little data on holiday. Or, having to get a whole new SIM card at the airport, which means no one has your number while you’re away. The solution: an eSIM.   An eSIM is an embedded SIM card, so it’s all digital – the data package is downloaded directly

Holiday hack #1: Start your summer when schools go back for cheaper prices, fewer crowds and temperatures that won’t make you melt. Shoulder-season trips are basically the same as travelling in August, anyway – the sun is still very much out in September and October, but things have cooled down

Mamma Mia!, the Olympics, myths and legends, and – of course – the mighty gyros, Greece has brought many great things into our lives. Famous for idyllic island hopping, olive groves and blue domed churches, you might think you know this absolute goddess of a holiday destination. But it’s still

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 […]

Ready to tick Mexico off your bucket list with a trip to this part of North America? The tacos (and tequila) are calling. You might think any time is a good time for a Mexican getaway, and while you’re not wrong, it’s worth considering the weather conditions depending on what time of year you’