North of the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, surrounded by towering pines, is a surreally beautiful place to experience the aurora. Stay in a glass igloo at the romanticKakslauttanen Arctic Resortfrom late August through April, and you might be able to watch the dancing display before you doz...
If you can stand the cold, come midweek in the depths of winter (except at Christmas time) to avoid the crowds. And do stay overnight to enjoy the views at night, when the city is lit up by atmospheric floodlighting. Get up close and personal with reindeer in Finnish Lapland. ...
They learn how to stay alive in the savannah and most of all to respect the greatest teacher: nature. The final exam is to hunt a lion and is performed the Maasai way, not waiting like a coward with a gun in a jeep to shoot the animal in the back, from a long distance. The skin...
If you want to be blown away by nighttime sky spectacles, Swedish Lapland is your ideal destination. Not only can you stare heavenward in awe of the blanket of glittering constellations, but you might get lucky with a double-whammy showing off the colorfulaurora borealis, also known as the n...
If you REALLY want to get into the Christmas spirit, the must-visit destination would be Lapland, which lays claim to being “the official hometown of Santa Claus.” Here above the Arctic Circle you can visit with Santa, send a letter from Santa's post office, stay in a snow hotel, an...
Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. CNN— Anyplace can throw up a few lights and call it a holiday celebration, but travelers who really adore Christmas want more. ...