Team Thomas Travels

Swapping the airport for the "slow boat" to Spain is a game-changer, but packing for a 33-hour crossing requires a bit of strategy. To help you hit the sundeck as quickly as possible, we’ve put together the ultimate cabin bag checklist. From whale-spotting binoculars to the right plug adaptors, here is everything you need to keep within arm’s reach while your main luggage stays tucked away in the car.

We recently swapped the plane for a two-night crossing from Portsmouth to Santander with Brittany Ferries, and honestly? It felt more like a holiday than a transit. From watching the sun set behind the Spinnaker Tower to spotting whales in the Bay of Biscay, this 33-hour journey is filled with little luxuries. With no luggage limits, pet-friendly cabins, and the newest LNG-powered ships in the fleet, it’s the greener, stress-free way to start your Spanish road trip.

How to find Sad Hill Cemetery: a visitor's guide to the iconic film location of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly's famous stand off scene.

Outrageous architecture, a famously unique drink, golden beaches and (allegedly) the Holy Grail, Spain's Valencia is a brilliant city break.

After a day of exploring the luxurious rooms of the Alhambra Palace, what better way to top it off than with a hammam experience ourselves?

City Sightseeing were created in 1999 in Seville, and so we were really excited to experience the original flagship route.