Tweet This month sees the launch of ‘La Belle Sauvage’, the first book in the new Philip Pullman trilogy ‘The Book of Dust’. On sale from 19th October, the new publication comes some 22 years after the widely acclaimed ‘Northern … Continue reading →
TweetIn the first of our new series of ski snap chats, TravelMole quizzed Neilson’s head of sales and marketing Dean Robinson. Are you a skier or a boarder? Definitely a skier, since the age of four. I tried snowboarding a … Continue reading →
TweetFinnair opens new routes to Bergen and Tromsø in Norway in cooperation with Wideroe As a part of its growth strategy, Finnair will open new routes between its Helsinki hub and Bergen and Tromsø in Norway in May 2018, connecting … Continue reading →
Tweet Iconic Radisson Blu Strand Hotel, Stockholm sees stylish redesign London // 03 October 2017 The Radisson Blu Strand Hotel, Stockholm, originally launched in 1912 for the Olympics, is undergoing a significant refurbishment, transforming it into Stockholm’s leading lifestyle hotel. Scandinavian … Continue reading →
Tweet The small Danish town of Helsingør in North Sealand and the similarly named Helsingborg in west Sweden, are connected by a mere 20-minute boat ride across the Øresund Sound, meaning you can cleverly combine two countries in one easy … Continue reading →
TweetLocated far above the Arctic Circle, the 191 islands that make up Franz Josef Land are some of the most remote and under-explored locales on earth. Discovered only 150 years ago, this volcanic, glaciated archipelago was once a major stopping … Continue reading →
Tweet Chase the Aurora Borealis this winter with WOW air promo codeWOWBOREALIS WOW air is encouraging travellers on a budget to catch a glimpse of the enchanting Northern Lights, with 20% off flights to Iceland from any of its destinations this … Continue reading →
TweetFIFTEEN NEW ICEHOTEL ART SUITE DESIGNS ANNOUNCED BY “OFF THE MAP TRAVEL” Artists from 11 Different Countries Are Participating This Year (Jukkasjärvi, SWEDEN — Arctic travel experts at Off the Map Travel announce the new line-up for the ICEHOTEL’s 2018 Art … Continue reading →
Tweet In the Path of the Vikings: Denmark, Norway and Sweden with Professor Jesse Byock June 8 – 24, 2018Click here to view the itinerary! Click here to request a brochure! What makes this tour to Scandinavia special? Travel with … Continue reading →
TweetWinning tip: Achill Island, Ireland Achill Island on the west coast of Ireland is a place of spectacular natural beauty, boasting vast boglands, rugged hills, vertiginous sea cliffs and a catalogue of blue flag beaches. Do not miss the breathtaking … Continue reading →
Tweet Family fun is the not-so-secret ingredient that makes every Ski Safari family ski holiday a memory to cherish forever. Its varied range of inspired holidays includes everything from beginner friendly resorts to advanced family resorts . . . playing … Continue reading →
Tweet With summer finally upon us, it can take a bit of motivation to get your head round thinking about a winter skiing holiday. Those who choose to play the waiting game to seek out the best ski deals are … Continue reading →
TweetPop-Up Solar-Powered Sauna Bookable through September as Part of Arctic Itineraries (Kiruna, SWEDEN – A new sauna experience awaits guests in Northern Sweden in a giant (and moveable) pop-upSolar Egg. As much an art installation as a solar-powered sauna, the … Continue reading →
Tweet A popular holiday destination in Lapland Ylläs has opened one of the most extensive mountain bike trail networks in the world. As the Finnish forest service opens the Pallas-Yllästunturi national park routes for mountain bikers, the already great 150 … Continue reading →
Tweet Begin your Scandinavian adventure by booking a scenic trip from Stockholm to Copenhagen by train with SJ, Sweden’s go-to railway company. Boasting a top speed of 200km/h, enjoy the high-speed journey as you travel to Denmark’s capital city in … Continue reading →
TweetFranchise group Best Western Hotels & Resorts has acquired Sweden Hotels, Sweden’s largest hotel chain. The deal gives Sweden Hotels access to Best Western’s modern digital platform, distribution system and loyalty program. The groups say the move will ‘strengthen the … Continue reading →
Tweet Guests will experience Swedish tradition of escaping the city for the lakes Sweden : Simply Sweden (01427 700115; www.simplysweden.co.uk) is building on the popularity of its Escape – Swedish Style! break with the launch of three holidays on a similar theme. The new ‘Escape’ … Continue reading →
TweetFinnair will fly non-stop from the UK to Kittila in Lapland, next winter. The new weekly service, launching on December 12, will operate in addition to the previously announced new service to Ivalo. The additional flights from Gatwick will operate … Continue reading →
TweetENJOY A TOASTY ICEHOTEL STAY IN SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL WITH THE NEW “TEN-STEP ARCTIC SAUNA RITUAL” FROM OFF THE MAP TRAVEL (Jukkasjärvi, SWEDEN – Visitors to Swedish Lapland can now chill out in a bedroom made entirely of ice … Continue reading →
Tweet Gothenburg to Stockholm Train Tickets Make the trip from Gothenburg to Stockholm by train part of your Swedish vacation experience. Book with SJ and you’ll find yourself aboard an ultra-smooth high-speed train capable of coasting along comfortably at up to … Continue reading →
