Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Husky Safari in Lapland

Imagine the wind blowing through your hair, the cold Lapland air gently touching your cheeks and a whole lot of white surrounding you. At nights, you sleep in remote wilderness cabins with no electricity or showers. The next day, the same occurs again, the gray and white bundles of fur before you are your only [...]

An Overview of Lapland

July 1, 2010 by Travel Guide Lapland  
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Although Lapland is known for being a former Finnish province, the region of Lapland actually stretches across four countries; Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia. The name ‘Lapland’ is derived from the term ‘Lapp’ used to describe the native people of the region, the Sami. Although the term ‘Lapp’ is now considered [...]

Winter Holidays in Lapland

If you are planning a winter holiday getaway, Lapland is a great place to go. It has a lot to offer for those who enjoy the winter and all the opportunities it has to offer in terms of outdoor activities. There is a lot that you can do during your winter holidays in Lapland. If [...]

Winter Wilderness Activities in Lapland

Those of you who love wilderness activities during the wintertime will be very happy to visit the Lapland region. Located in the arctic circle, the Lapland region covers thousands of kilometers of beautiful and unspoiled scenery that will amaze winter lovers.
Here are some of the winter wilderness activities in Lapland that you can take part [...]

What To Do In Lapland

If you visit Lapland, you will find that it is a region which gives you many great opportunities to explore the outdoors and to take part in many fun activities that anyone will enjoy. Lapland is located in the northern part of Scandinavia and is a sparsely populated area, so it is away from the [...]

Lapland Accommodations- A Wonderful Experience

June 28, 2010 by Travel Guide Lapland  
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In Lapland, you have a wide variety of accommodation types to choose from. You might opt to spend a night in the freezing Ice Hotel or choose a standard bed and breakfast or hotel found in ‘regular’ holiday destinations. Whatever your taste, the wide range of Lapland accommodation options will have [...]

Santa Holidays in Lapland

June 28, 2010 by Travel Guide Lapland  
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Despite the popular children’s fable, there isn’t actually any land at the North Pole, so Santa Claus has relocated to Lapland instead! Christmas in Lapland is authentic, which means that there won’t be advertisers trying to sell you something at every turn. For those without children, many travel companies require only that you bring the [...]

Winter Weddings and Honeymoons in Lapland

Lapland is a magical place, and there’s nothing like a magical moment such as a wedding. Why not combine the two with a winter wedding and honeymoon in Lapland?
For a truly unique wedding experience, you should consider a wedding in the Ice Chapel at the Icehotel in Jukkasjarvi, Swedish Lapland! If [...]

Culture and Traditions of Lapland

June 26, 2010 by Travel Guide Lapland  
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The indigenous peoples of Lapland are the Sami people, after whom Lapland was named (‘Lapp’ is a derogatory term for Sami). The historical culture and traditions of Lapland have strong ties to the traditions of the Sami. A trip to Lapland will allow you to experience the culture and traditions of [...]

Winter Adventures in Lapland

If you’re looking to visit Lapland this winter, there has never been a better time. Flight prices are at their cheapest in a long time, and many companies are now offering authentic Lapland adventure holiday experiences at a fraction of last decade’s cost. Winter adventures in Lapland can be enjoyed by [...]

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