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From our favourite locations to watch the northern lights to top travel trends, the best places to watch whales in Canada to a guide how to sleep on ice at Sweden’s Icehotel, read our blog for all your holiday inspiration.

Looking Back at Our Favourite Icehotel Suites

We fell under the spell of the Icehotel when it first emerged in 1990 and now, an over 30 years later – we’re proud to be the hotel’s leading worldwide partner. We took a look back at some of our favourite Art Suites over the years...

Did you know this about Polar Bears?

The King of the Arctic, the mighty polar bear is only found in the northernmost regions of the world, including Svalbard and Canada. Here are 10 interesting facts about these majestic creatures.

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Did You Know This About Puffins?

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Amazing Views of Iceland, A Photo Gallery of the East

Focusing on some of the island's lesser visited natural wonders, discover a different side of Iceland - the East.

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The Three Ultimate Must-Do Experiences in South Iceland

It only takes a few hours to reach the South Coast from Reykjavik, so we’ve picked our three ultimate must do experiences to include in your travel plans.

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The Ultimate Discover the World Travel Quiz

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Did You Know This? The Polar Talking Points Of Svalbard

7 things that may well surprise you about Norway’s far-flung Arctic archipelago.

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The Best Restaurants To Discover In The East Fjords

The pristine East Fjords are peppered with fishing villages, herb-smothered mountain slopes are grazed by sheep and reindeer, while fertile valleys shelter some of Iceland’s best agricultural land. Here are some of our favourite places to dine when visiting the east...

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Did you know this? Interesting facts about the Arctic

The Arctic is the northernmost region of Earth. Most scientists define the Arctic as the area above the ‘Arctic Circle’, a line of latitude about 66.5° north of the Equator. Its sweeping tundra, ice-choked oceans and incredible wildlife are well known – but did you know all of this...

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Did You Know This? Facts About Antarctica You Should Know

The spectacular landscapes and wildlife of Antarctica are world famous – and year after year, we discover more about this fascinating land. Here are a few things you might not have known about the curious world of Antarctica, from heroic explorers and brave ship’s cats to a geothermal hotspot where you can take a dip with penguins…

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Places in our hearts, a fond memory of Iceland

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More Than Just a Place to Sleep. What To Do at the Icehotel

The first hotel made completely from ice and snow, the Icehotel is a truly unique place to stay and there's a lot to do during your stay. We've put together our top recommendations of experiences.

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Creative Ways to Preserve Your Travel Memories

It's beautiful to preserve your travel memories and have a physical highlights reel to reminisce over the best of times. If you want to do something different with your travel paraphernalia, read our suggestions to kick-start your creativity.

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Travel Vicariously Through Film: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Ultimate Introduction to Iceland

Iceland’s erupting geysers, sparkling glaciers and dramatic fjords have long served as a go-to when Hollywoos requires a mystical, fantastical land... and now it plays a starring role in 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'.

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The Best Hikes in East Iceland

From mountain trails to chiseled shorelines and sparkling waterfalls, East Iceland is climbing the hallowed ranks of Europe’s best hiking spots...

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Did You Know This? Interesting Facts About Canada

A country that is forty times the size of the United Kingdom, Canada offers an abundance of natural spectacles... but did you know about all of these things?

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Introducing Iceland’s new road trip: the Arctic Coast Way

The Arctic Coast Way is Iceland's first official touring route, winding 900km through some of the country’s most dramatic scenery.

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5 ways to reduce carbon emissions on your next self-drive holiday

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Did You Know This About New Zealand?

How much do you really know about New Zealand? It is a county with plenty of cinematic acclaim (often dubbed the ‘other Hollywood’), home to incredible landscapes and exotic wildlife. It has developed a distinctive personality since the Maori first set eyes on the islands about 1000 years ago and is a land of many interesting quirks that will impress any travel and trivia enthusiast. Read on to find out more...

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Unique Spaces in Stunning Places

We've rounded-up a collection of unique and indulgent places to stay each in a beautiful location that will be sure to enhance your trip.