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13/09/2023

Golden Crown Levin Igluts

Where Is It: Finland

Why Go: Levin Iglut Golden Crown is an exclusive boutique glass igloo hideaway hotel in Finnish Lapland. These luxurious pods provide lucky visitors with their very own private stargazing capsule where you can drift into peaceful slumber after a day of exploring the Arctic wilderness. Perfect for two, the spacious Aurora Cabins have a large double bed and a private bathroom, and there is an Aurora Alarm service that will ensure you won’t miss out on a spectacular display from Mother Nature during your stay. The igloos are equipped with a basic kitchen where you can cook, but there is room service should you wish to order food.

The hotel’s Aurora Sky restaurant is on-site and famed locally for the quality of its cuisine and gives you a choice of experiences. Downstairs you’ll dine in the cosy glow of the fireplace, while the upper floor gives you a clear view of the sky.

Levin Iglut Golden Crown is the ultimate luxurious getaway.

We’ve Stayed There: 1 time.

06/09/2023

Funken Lodge

Where Is It: Longyearbyen, Svalbard

Why Go: Funken Lodge is a boutique hotel on Svalbard, with unique views over Longyearbyen and the nearby glaciers. Here, you can unwind after thrilling nature experiences and enjoy exclusive food and drinks from international cuisine in a relaxed and luxurious atmosphere. Restore your energy in the spacious rooms and suites featuring deluxe first-class amenities and heavenly beds. The connective lounge area offers a tranquil setting with an open fireplace, an extensive library of polar literature, and plenty of workspace.

Treat your body with a visit to the gym and sauna after a cold day outside. Explore the extensive selection of bottles in the wine and champagne cellar at a private tasting with one of the highly knowledgeable sommeliers.

Svalbard is a unique place in many ways; get to know the wildlife, history, and possibilities before you travel. There are countless opportunities to experience the majestic nature of Svalbard. The archipelago is often referred to as an adult playground; the selection of tours is broad and diverse, and there are suitable options for any fitness level. Regardless of which season you visit, you will find the perfect activities in Svalbard for you. It is recommended to always go on organised trips with a serious tour operator. It is easy to underestimate the power of Svalbard’s nature and wildlife, but this is not the place to explore without proper knowledge and experience.

We’ve Stayed There: 1 Time

29/08/2023

Nellim Wilderness Hotel

Where Is It: Nellim, Finland

Why Go: Surrounded by pine forests, Nellim is just eight miles from the Russian border and feels very much off the beaten track. There are lots of walking trails for guests to explore the local area. The hotel is a perfect spot from which to view the Northern Lights, owing to the lack of light pollution in the area. The hotel is also close to Lake Inari, which means guests can kayak in the summer and go ice fishing in the winter.

Furnished in typical Finnish Lapland style, the main building used to be a school, and the restaurant still has long wooden tables, communal buffet-style food and oversized windows. The fairy lights that hang outside year-round create a festive feel, even in spring. There are lots of lamps and candles, which adds to the relaxed and cosy vibe. The 23 rooms vary in size, and accommodation options include log cabins, which feature a sauna. Guests can opt for a night in a glass igloo with a double bed or a glass pyramid, which are both great for viewing the Northern Lights.

Daylight activities include husky-sledding, ice-fishing, snowmobiling, snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing. Evenings during winter are generally spent in pursuit of the Northern Lights and have an evening around the campfire on the shores of Lake Inari. Guests can hire a mobile phone for the duration of their stay, at a small charge, to receive a text message when the Northern Lights are overhead.

We’ve Stayed There: 1 Time

25/08/2023

Niehku Mountain Villa

Where Is It: Sweden

Why Go: Niehku Mountain Villa is a unique place that combines unforgettable adventures in the great outdoors with accommodation of the highest standards, offering the utmost in comfort, camaraderie, and cuisine. With 14 comfortable double rooms and a dining room, bar, lounge and spa area with a sauna, gym, and massage services, this lavishly luxurious lodge retains a personal, relaxed, and informal ambience. It’s the perfect retreat for rest and contemplation, the companionship of your loved ones, and culinary experiences that are as delicious as they are exciting.

Niehku Mountain Villa is located in the famed Riksgransen ski resort, 200km north of the Arctic Circle. The unique location offers you easy access to both the wild wonders of deepest Lapland and the soaring peaks of the Kebnekaise Massif and, just fifty metres from the Norwegian border and a few kilometres from Norway’s breathtaking fjords.

Heli-skiing, ski touring and hiking are all on offer during your stay at Niehku, and after a full day of activities, guests can come back and indulge in the Spa and sauna and relax.

We’ve Stayed There: 1 Time

16/08/2023

Borealis Basecamp

Where Is It: Fairbanks, Alaska

Why Go: Borealis Basecamp offers an experience unlike any other. There are 100 acres of pristine boreal forest immersed within the Alaskan wilderness. At night, outside and inside blend together in transparent swirls of lights and dark. View the dancing lights of the aurora borealis from a modern geodesic igloo, explore the rugged landscape, and understand the allure of the far north.

Spacious interiors provide plenty of room for aurora viewing and relaxing. With comfortable beds and luxurious linens, guests snuggle in for a night of gazing upon the starry Arctic sky through an expansive, clear ceiling.

The Borealis Basecamp experience includes an active sampler of life in the Last Frontier. Launch into miles of wilderness on a dog sledge or snowmachine, skim across the treetops in a flightseeing tour, or explore the Boreal Forest on foot. At the end of the day, relax in the sauna, grab a bite to eat, and gaze at the aurora from your private igloo.

You can experience all Borealis has to offer all year round; summer activities include Alaskan reindeer walking tours and a road tour of the Arctic Circle!

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10/08/2023

Villa Cone Beach

Where Is It: Finland

Why Go: Petite and picturesque, this turreted manor house looks like it has come straight out of a fairy tale. Surrounded by woodland, water, and wildlife, you’ll not see a soul for miles, so if you’re searching for a peaceful retreat, look no further. Enjoy access to a private beach in summer and when winter brings snow, this charming slice of Finnish fantasy becomes blanketed in magic, under the spell of the Northern lights.

Inside this beautiful three bedroomed home, is a well-equipped kitchen and dining area. There are ample areas to relax too, including two spacious lounges, a glazed veranda room, and a tower room offering a spectacular view of the lake.

Excursions into the surrounding forest and onto the lake can be arranged no matter the season. From guided hikes, canoeing trips, and shoreside picnics in summer, to cross-country skiing, ice fishing and wilderness campfires in winter. The area is also well known for its dark skies which make it perfect for stargazing and aurora spotting.

Around 1000 brown bears reside in Easter Finland, close to the border with Russia, and the best time to spot them is from April to October. A stay at Villa Cone Beach combines superbly with a night in a Luxury Cabin at nearby Bear Centre. Those with a passion for wildlife photography can opt to spend the night in a hide instead.

We’ve Stayed There: 1 time.

02/08/2023

Iceland by Luxury Cruise

Where Is It: Iceland

Why Go: Explore remote parts of Iceland only accessible by boat, disembark with your expert guides to see some of Iceland’s most remote and dramatic landscapes.
June, July, August, and September are the best months to take a cruise in Iceland, experience the magnificence of Iceland’s natural wonders. Glorious waterfalls, mossy lava fields, snow-capped mountains, and jaw-dropping fjords are breath-taking sights just waiting to be explored.

Dip into the mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon, discover Viking history at the National Museum of Iceland. Akureyri is Iceland’s fourth-largest city and has renowned restaurants and art galleries. It is estimated that Akureyri is home to roughly fifty restaurants, so there is plenty to look forward to for foodies on an Icelandic cruise.

The mainland of Iceland is just a few degrees south of the Arctic Circle, making it a prime spot to catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis, or northern lights. Travellers are most likely to see the northern lights in Iceland between early September and April. As well as getting to know the friendly Icelandic folk, there are some other locals you might seek out during your cruise. Minke whales, humpback whales, killer whales and seals patrol the waters surrounding Iceland. While roaming the landscape look out for the elusive Arctic fox, mink, rabbits, and reindeer.

We’ve been on a cruise: 1 time.

27/07/2023

Hotel Budir

Where Is It: Iceland

Why Go: Hotel Budir is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countryside hotels in Iceland, just a short drive from Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik. The hotel sits in a lava field on the westernmost tip of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, in the western region of Iceland. Due to the hotel’s location, guests have an impressive view of the breath-taking Snaefellsjokull glacier and the Budir-estuary where a number of seals reside.

Hotel Budir’s restaurant arguably one of the most romantic restaurants in Iceland, has been referred to as “The Mecca of Icelandic cooking” due to its unique and delightful cuisine. The restaurant’s menu is seasonal and takes advantage of fresh local produce like seafood and fish from neighbouring villages.

The 28 rooms at Budir are comfortable, sizeable, and elegantly decorated with hardwood floors and large windows- often with excellent views of the glacier, the sea, the mountains, the nearby church, or the surrounding lava field. The bathrooms all have tubs with showers in them; some have freestanding tubs. Some rooms have sloping attic ceilings with windows-ideal for catching the Northern Lights should they make an appearance.

You will be spoilt for choice at Budir, organised trips, helicopter tours, horse riding, various types of hikes, fishing, adventure sea tours and snow mobile tours. Take excursions to historical sites, natural hot springs, and golf amongst the other activities available, the possibilities really are endless.

We’ve Stayed There: 1 time.

20/07/2023

Silica Hotel

Where Is It: Grindavik, Iceland

Why Go: Located in Grindavik, 550 yards from Blue Lagoon, this chic hotel is part of Iceland’s
Blue Lagoon resort and it offers comfortable, if minimalist, rooms, direct access to the resort facilities, and a less crowded lagoon of its own. Guests can follow paths through the surrounding Reykjanes Peninsula – a Unesco Global Geopark dotted with craters, fissures, mud pools, steam vents, hot springs, and moss-covered lava fields. The Thor Björn mountain, which is actually a 24,000-year-old extinct volcano, is also an easy hike and provides spectacular views of the nearby Glacier.

The hotel has 35 rooms that are bright, spacious, unfussy, and comfortable, each with its own veranda and large windows with great views of the surrounding lava field. The hotel doesn’t have a restaurant or bar, but receptions sell a selection of delicious treats and drinks. There is easy access to the restaurants at the nearby Blue Lagoon. LAVA, literally built into an actual lava cliff, offers top-notch lagoon views and contemporary cuisine made from Icelandic ingredients.

The hotel is very family-friendly and offers children’s robes and floating devices for kids in the lagoon, and several rooms are wheelchair accessible and equipped with roll-in showers.

We’ve Stayed There: 1 Time.

13/07/2023

Hotel Ett Hem

Where Is It: Stockholm, Sweden

Why Go: Ett Hem has redefined the notion of a luxury hotel in Stockholm. The homely atmosphere is designed for guests to move around and to relax in the living room, kitchen, or conservatory. The building, originating in 1910, is located among the residential houses and in one of the most exclusive addresses in Stockholm. Despite being so close to the city centre, it is very calm and quiet. A short walk away are high-end shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums.

There are 25 rooms in total, spread over four floors, and the rooms are all decorated with great attention to detail. Owner Jeanette Mix has scoured Europe for the design staples and vintage finds that have transformed this luxurious Arts and Crafts residence. With a garden to enjoy the summer sun and vases filled with flowers, warming fires in winter and works of art adorning the walls, the atmosphere is both relaxing and homely.

We’ve Stayed There: 1 Time.

13/07/2023

Hotel Ett Hem

Where Is It: Stockholm, Sweden

Why Go: Ett Hem has redefined the notion of a luxury hotel in Stockholm. The homely atmosphere is designed for guests to move around and to relax in the living room, kitchen, or conservatory. The building, originating in 1910, is located among the residential houses and in one of the most exclusive addresses in Stockholm. Despite being so close to the city
centre, it is very calm and quiet. A short walk away are high-end shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums.

There are 25 rooms in total, spread over four floors, and the rooms are all decorated with great attention to detail. Owner Jeanette Mix has scoured Europe for the design staples and vintage finds that have transformed this luxurious Arts and Crafts residence. With a garden to enjoy the summer sun and vases filled with flowers, warming fires in winter and works of art adorning the walls, the atmosphere is both relaxing and homely.

We’ve Stayed There: 1 Time.

06/07/2023

Hotel Borg
Where Is It: Reykjavik, Iceland

Why Go: A Reykjavik icon. From its elegant façade to the Art Deco interiors, Hotel Borg combines sophisticated comfort, excellent service, and a superb location. A stay at the Borg is a stay to remember.
This landmark hotel has watched over the scenic gardens and cages of parliament square for nearly a century. Set in the heart of Reykjavik, the Borg exudes a historic gravitas in keeping with its illustrious neighbours-the national cathedral and the parliament building. Restaurants, cafes, shops, and bars abound in all directions, and Tjornin Lake and the start of the main shopping street are a two-minute walk, with the harbour and Harpa a five-minute stroll.
All 99 rooms offer an enticing blend of comfort and elegance, including plush furnishings and veneered parquet floors, leather armchairs, wooden writing desks and walls adorned with turn-of-the-century paintings.
Guests can also enjoy the spa with relaxation areas, steam bath and sauna, plus treatment rooms offering facials, massages, manicures, and pedicures using local products.

We’ve Stayed There: 1 Time

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