First Choice

First Choice provides holidays and city breaks, with options spanning family trips, adults-only stays and beach holidays.

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Quick overview

The site also lists travel extras and practical information, alongside holiday search and booking management features.

Holiday types include solo trips, honeymoons, villa holidays and lakes and mountains holidays.
City breaks include weekend and romantic trips, with walking tour experiences listed.
Family hotel features can include kids’ clubs, teen zones and waterparks.
Swim-up rooms give direct pool access and can be selected when available.
Extras include car hire, airport parking, lounges, transfers and experiences.

Introduction

First Choice provides holidays, city breaks and travel extras. Its holidays include packages with flights and accommodation.

The range includes family and adults-only holidays, beach breaks, villa holidays and stays with swim-up rooms. There are also trips by season and month, as well as last-minute holidays.

What First Choice offers

Holiday types include solo trips, honeymoons, lakes and mountains holidays, and long-haul holidays. First Choice also lists luxury holidays and trips centred on interests such as golf, nightlife, wellness and food.

Some packages feature flights, accommodation, three meals a day and local drinks. Activities and entertainment are often included, although details vary by hotel.

Product and service categories

Adults-only holidays

Adults-only hotels have an age limit for guests. Most have a minimum age of 18, while some admit guests aged 16 and over. Facilities and activities can include restaurants, spas, bars, cooking classes and meditation sessions.

Family holidays

Family holidays include hotel stays and self-catering accommodation such as apartments and villas. Family hotel features can include kids’ clubs, teen zones and waterparks. Some hotels also have sports, games and evening entertainment.

City breaks

City breaks include weekend trips and romantic breaks. Packages can include flights and a hotel, with airport transfers available as an extra. Walking tour experiences are also listed.

Beach holidays

Beach holidays include beachfront hotels and hotels close to the beach. Some properties have private beach areas and beachfront facilities. The range also includes hotels with beach bars and hotel-run beach activities.

Swim-up room holidays

Swim-up rooms provide direct pool access from a terrace or balcony. Family-friendly options include interconnecting swim-up rooms. First Choice also lists family suites and bungalows with their own pools.

Seasonal and last-minute holidays

First Choice lists holidays by month and season, including summer and winter trips. Christmas market holidays are another option. Last-minute holidays depart within six weeks of booking.

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Using the website

The website has a holiday search, a shortlist and a booking management area. City break search results can be filtered by duration and facilities.

There is also a First Choice app, a travel inspiration blog and information about flights, luggage, passports and visas.

Notable features

Travel extras include car hire, airport parking, airport hotels, airport lounges, airport fast track and airport transfers. First Choice also lists experiences, eSIMs and travel insurance.

Swim-up rooms can be selected on the Travel Options page rather than being chosen automatically. Availability depends on the dates.

Frequently asked questions

What age can guests stay at an adults-only hotel?

Most adults-only hotels have a minimum age of 18. Some accept guests aged 16 and over, so check the individual hotel’s overview.

What is a swim-up room?

A swim-up room gives guests direct pool access from a terrace or balcony. These rooms can be selected on the Travel Options page, subject to availability for the chosen dates.

Are there family-friendly swim-up options?

Yes, First Choice lists family-friendly options. These include interconnecting swim-up rooms, as well as family suites and bungalows with their own pools.

How close to departure are last-minute holidays?

First Choice describes its last-minute holidays as trips departing within six weeks of booking. They include family holidays and trips in summer and winter.

How do I check in for a flight online?

Check in directly with the airline, using the flight reference or booking number rather than the overall First Choice booking reference. Some airlines allow check-in for both outbound and inbound flights at the same time, while others have different arrangements.

Can I filter city break search results?

Yes, city break results can be filtered by duration and facilities. The site also lists weekend and romantic breaks.

Key takeaways

Holiday types include family, adults-only, solo and villa trips.
City breaks and beach holidays are available alongside lakes and mountains holidays.
Swim-up rooms can be selected when available.
Travel extras include car hire, airport facilities and experiences.
The website provides holiday search, a shortlist and booking management.

Summary

First Choice provides a choice of holiday styles, from weekend city breaks to family stays and adults-only hotels. Its website also lists travel extras and practical information for a trip.