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From our favourite locations to watch the northern lights to the best places to watch whales in Canada, stunning pictures of the Sweden’s Icehotel to the 7 natural wonders of our world, read our blog for all your holiday inspiration.

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Exploring the Whitsundays

Head of Worldwide Product, Liz, talks about her time in the Whitsundays - one of the many beautiful islands belonging to the Great Barrier Reef.

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Discovering The Marquesas: Ua Pou

Back from an unforgettable cruise in the Marquesas Islands, our Polar Travel Specialist, Jo C, talks about her time spent on the island of Ua Pou...

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Visit Iceland’s new LAVA Centre with Discover the World!

As if holiday makers need another reason to visit the land of fire and ice, summer 2017 welcomes the brand-new Lava Centre in Hvolsvollur - 100km east of Reykjavik. Read on to find out more...

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A Chef’s Guide to Iceland’s Top Restaurants

Having recently been awarded their its first Michelin-starred restaurant, find out why Iceland is hot for foodies right now as we talk to Ragnar Eiriksson of Reykjavik's DILL...

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8 things in Iceland you won’t believe!

From French fishing towns with French roadsigns, to troll tantrums in the East Fjords - in light of April Fool's Day, here are some fact about Iceland you may not believe!

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Kayaking Adventures in Spitsbergen

Head of Worldwide Product, Liz L, shares her experience of paddling through ice at 80 degrees north.

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Stunning Spring Images from Around the World

Winter has been and gone, the flowers are blooming and the air is filled with the sweet scent of spring! The perfect season for exploring, here's just some of our favourite spring snaps to get you inspired.

Things To Do in Reykjavik

Discover the history, culture and dining hotspots of Reykjavik and the scenic wonders on the city's doorstep.

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A Spotlight on Sapmi Nature Camp

Scandinavia Travel Specialist, Alex, has recently visited one of the latest additions to our Swedish Lapland winter collection - Sapmi Nature Camp...

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5 Reasons to Visit Auckland

Lindi, our Australasia Product Manager, gives us her top 5 reasons to visit the city of Auckland in New Zealand's North Island.

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New Zealand – a Winter Wonderland

A destination for all seasons, here Product Manager Lindi explains the attraction of a winter holiday in New Zealand.

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Gary’s Guide to The Falklands, part one

Gary, Polar specialist, tells us about his visit to the Falkland Islands...

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Exploring Canada’s National Parks

Canada is home to 46 national parks, featuring a variety of breathtaking landscapes and unique attractions. Read on to discover our favourites...

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7 Things You Didn’t Know About The Yukon

Over three times the size of England, but with just 6% of the population, the Yukon is a truly remote and untouched wilderness. Read on for more fun facts about the Yukon.

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How to self-drive the Canadian Rockies

Read our top tips and highlights for an unforgettable road trip in the Canadian Rockies.

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Visiting Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Find out why Waiheke Island should be part of everyone’s itinerary when visiting New Zealand’s North Island...

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Our Wonderful World of Wildlife

Inspired by Planet Earth II, take a look at our favourite wildlife and natural world encounters around the globe, from the big five in Africa to New Zealand's small five.

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Taking a closer look at Polar Rovers in Churchill, Canada

Polar bears can weigh 600kg and sprint over 25mph. They are fearless, powerful hunters that can smell you coming from miles away. This is where Polar Rovers come in.

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Experience the best of Canadian Arctic wildlife

Inspired by BBC2's upcoming new wildlife series, Arctic Live, which will be broadcast from the Canadian Arctic in November, we're giving travellers the opportunity to follow in the show's footsteps and experience some of the Arctic's most celebrated animals first hand on our fantastic collection of holidays.

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Kayaking through the realm of the orca in Canada

Award-winning travel writer and photographer, William Gray recounts a paddling trip in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia.