Articles related to "Lapland"

A Lapland skiing holiday can be combined with a visit to Father Christmas's home, husky dog sledding, the northern lights and a visit to a reindeer farm.

Sometimes parents like to do something special at Xmas. Lapland Christmas breaks, where the kids meet Santa himself, could make this holiday one they remember forever.

Taking a Lapland Christmas holiday to visit Santa's Village is arguably one of most magical experience a child can have.

Kemi, Finland is a seaside town in northern Finland, just on the Arctic Circle, for those looking for year round adventure.

Santa Claus is alive and well and living in Finnish Lapland where workshops are staffed by elves, and where sleds and sleighs hauled by reindeer form the local transport.

One of the finest Nordic ski and snowshoeing centers in the Adirondacks, Lapland Lake makes getting outdoors easy and affordable for ages 60-plus.

The best places and times for viewing the magical Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, in Finland's Lapland.

Finland's Santa Claus Village and Santa Claus Office are expecting a busy Christmas season as Father Christmas gets ready to meet visitors from around the world.

One of the most fun and common winter journeys is a sled safari in Finland's northern Lapland region, pulled by reindeer or a team of husky dogs.

In Finland's Lapland region lies Santa Claus' Village. Stop off at Santa's Grotto, cross the official Arctic Circle line, or send a letter home from Santa's Post Office.

Daylight hours may be short at the Arctic Circle in winter, but a stay in Finnish Lapland can be full of action.

A trip by snowmobile across the Lapland wilderness, through forests and across the sub-Arctic to experience the traditional Sami way of life.

Center Parcs holidays in the UK are perfect for children, offering an environmentally-friendly setting, surrounded by woodland and catering for everyone in the family.

A short overview of what Finland has to offer to visitors, from Helsinki on the Baltic Sea, to the Arctic Circle, and lots of places in between.

Sweden offers a diverse range of winter festivals and parties. Visitors may enjoy chamber music, reindeer riding, snow sculpting and firework displays.

How did the good fourth-century bishop St Nicholas become the jolly red-suited Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, that children are so fond of today?

A large mythology of the aurora grew up in different cultures that witnessed the lights to explain what they were and why they occurred.

If you're traveling to Finland, most likely there is no need to rent a car. Both local and long distance public transportation work well, even if they're somewhat pricey.

Staying in a hotel made of ice, drinking Absolut from an ice glass in an ice bar, dog sledding, and ice driving are just some of the amazing experiences at the ICEHOTEL.

It may be the middle of the night even though the sun in shining in Scandinavia, but that doesn't mean it's time to go to bed - quite the opposite, in fact.

The Mercedes-AMG Driving Academy offers five levels of driving instruction for AMG owners and aficionados across Europe.

Located near the popular ski base of Riksgransen, the Abisko Mountain Lodge is an ideal set up for fishing nearby lakes or helicopter access to frozen mountain tarns.

From skiing to Santa, here are some of the best places to see and things to do across Europe over the festive period.

Working in leading ski resorts over the winter season is the perfect chance to earn money, mingle in an international crowd and polish those skiing skills.

The eco-friendly absence of greenhouse gas emissions from nuclear power, a carbon free source of energy, is negated by other environmental aspects of nuclear energy.

The capital of Finland is a pocket sized metropolis founded in 1550 and easy to explore on foot. It is a sophisticated little city with attractive Art Nouveau buildings.

Christmas is the most celebrated holiday in Finland, and Christmas celebrations in Finland are built around ancient Nordic Christmas traditions.

Recommendations on how and where to find a great meal in Helsinki, whether you want to sample Finnish cuisine or explore Helsinki's Russian and pan-European offerings.

A day in the life of a midsummer celebration in Finland and Sweden - one of the most important holidays of the year and one with strong traditions.

Finland is a country of forests and lakes, so a great place for holidays, summer or winter.

The Market Square and Old Market Hall provide a casual glimpse into Finnish daily life and local foods of Helsinki, Finland.

Many modern Christmas traditions have their origins in antiquity in ages before the birth of Christ and indeed before the ancient Romans one such is Santa Claus.

Jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Ann often harbors birds forced onshore by winter storms. Tips on where to look for local avian specialties and rare visitors.

A brief snapshot biography of the life and work of African-American author Maya Angelou.

April: Landscaping at Suite101 "Link of the Month." Away.com offers an archive of travel photographs that includes galleries devoted to international garden landscapes.

It's dark and cold outside, but inside you, your family and friends can snuggle up watching a classic movie that captures the joy of Christmas. But which one?