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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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Celebrity dining in the Kimberley – Australia’s last frontier

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Cool Combinations: 7 Ways to Experience the Icehotel

From a first-timer's 3-night break to a multi-centre escape combining Norway and Iceland into the itinerary, read on to find out the various ways you can experience the Icehotel.

Our Top 5 Things To Do At The Icehotel

Add up to 5½ hours to your holiday by flying direct to the Icehotel - here are a few ideas of what you could do with this extra time.

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Tips for sleeping on ice

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Swimming with Sharks

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Beyond Trapped: Our Favourite Filming Locations in Iceland

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Great Ways to See the Aurora

Witnessing the aurora borealis pulse across the dark skies of the Arctic region is a bucket list phenomenon. We have put together a selection of our favourite holiday experiences to ensure you make the most of your northern lights adventure.

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Natural Selection: World’s Best Wildlife Holidays

A holiday combining beautiful scenery and amazing wild animals is arguably one of the most life-changing trips you can take.

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Antarctic Adventures with Sir Chris Bonington

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Q&A: Susan Adie – Polar Conservationist & Expedition Leader

Three Perfect Days in Vancouver

Why spending 3-days in Vancouver is the perfect gateway to the Rocky Mountains and Alaska.

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Top Things to Do in Svalbard

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What It’s Like To Cruise To Antarctica – Photo Gallery

No photograph can really do justice to the Great White Continent – but here are 16 of our favourite images of Antarctica.

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Master of the Mush

As leader of the pack at his husky farm in Swedish Lapland, Kenth Fjellborg gives us the lowdown on the thrills of husky sledding, and why you should give it a go.

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The Top Things To Do In East Iceland

From spectacular hikes and coastal drives to waterfalls, volcanoes and wildlife, East Iceland is becoming a magnet to travellers in search of a quieter, less visited side of the country. We recommend eight of the best things to do in this beautiful and diverse region, easily accessible from the town of Egilsstadir.

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Canada’s Bear Watching Lodges

Read about the best properties to stay in if you want to watch bears in the wild in Canada. All the lodges are perfectly located for seeing plenty of wildlife and provide welcoming hospitality.

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Meet the Expert: Jo Cooper, Senior Polar Specialist

Our very own Ice Queen, Jo has one of the coolest jobs around. Having worked at Discover the World for 23 years, her knowledge of the polar regions is unrivalled. Read on for some of Jo’s standout experiences and top travel tips for an Arctic exploration.

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A ride on the Flam Railway

Norway's famous Flamsbana 'Corkscrew Railway' between Myrdal and Flam is one of the world's steepest, and most beautiful, train journeys – here's what Tom thought of the journey.

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The Top 10 Must See Waterfalls In Iceland

We've put together the ultimate list of the top 10 waterfalls in Iceland. Boasting over 30,000 cascades find out which ones you can not miss out on!

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Eastern vs Western Canada

Which is the coast with the most? Will you opt for the Atlantic provinces with their spectacular whale watching and maritime history, or will you head west for First Nations culture, the Great Bear Rainforest and Inside Passage?