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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.

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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.

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International Polar Bear Day: what’s it all about?

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The Best Hotels to Stay in the Nordics

Take a look at five of our favourite hotels in the Nordics that offer more than just a place to lay your head.

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Did You Know This? Interesting Facts About Norway

Although you’ll know it best for its iconic fjords, there’s much more to discover about Norway. But other than the obvious, how much do you really know about this Scandinavian country? Sea parrots and the Norwegian equivalent of Hay-on-Wye are just the beginning…

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Harvest Festival at Icehotel

Celebrate the beginning of the end of the 25th Icehotel at the Harvest Festival on the weekend of the 7th March 2015

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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.