Scandinavia Vacation and Travel Information

Budget vacation in Iceland

2009-02-16T12:39:00.001-05:00

REYKJAVIK, Iceland - Our bus could barely stay in one lane. Furious wind howled and chilly rain splattered against our windows. My sister Mallory and I had just landed in Iceland and were en route from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik, about 40 minutes away. It was 7:30 in the morning, but it could have been the dead of night. There wasn't a hint of daybreak in the sky.
Were we crazy to visit Iceland in the winter off-season?

Escaping the East Coast of the United States for a colder, darker destination seemed a bit ludicrous. But since the collapse this fall of Iceland's financial system, this tiny island of 300,000 people has turned to tourism to pump money into its floundering economy, and that means cheap options for vacationers. Icelandair has been offering flight and hotel deals. And Iceland's krona is considerably down against the dollar.

Norwegian Adventures luxury travel designer in Norway

2009-02-13T12:37:00.001-05:00

This year, look north to the rugged seascapes, fertile valleys and snowy mountains of Norway. Norway is the northernmost country in Europe and boasts a diverse landscape with dramatic glaciers spilling into a verdant countryside. It’s a frosty luxury vacation destination that offers some of the best ultimate experiences in the business. Norwegian Adventures is the premier luxury travel designer from the country and will take care of every last detail of your trip so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride!

As a luxury travel designer, Norwegian Adventures arranges personalized vacations from pick-up at the airport to dinner reservations at the best restaurants in the country. It’s a unique company that offers year-round plans and programs based on a variety of inspirations: thrill-seeking adventures, geneaological research, customized activities and private yacht cruises.

Scandinavian Tourist Information Centre - Sofia Bulgaria Youth Hostels

2009-02-04T10:23:00.000-05:00

Sofia Guesthouse is located in the very center of Sofia, very close to the most famous meeting point in Sofia - Patriarh Evtimiy's monument. For 9 euro including breakfast you will enjoy a wonderful stay in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere Sofia Bulgaria Youth Hostels.

Description of Surrounding AreaSofia Guesthouse is located at: 27 "Patriarch Evtimiy" Blvd. in the very center of Sofia and just 350 m from the most famous meeting point in Sofia - the monument of Patriarch Evtimiy (conditionally named "Popa" in Bulgarian). The tiny corner between the streets "Patriarch Evtimiy" and "Graf Ignatiev" is the favourite place for appointments among young people before they go to some of the neighbouring beer-houses, pizzas, pubs etc. The distance to other sites of interest is as follows: the National Palace of Culture (450 m), the Alexander Nevski Cathedral (1000 m), the National Stadium (750 m), the open-air books market "Slavejkov" (400 m), "Sveta Nedelya" square & the House of the President (1000 m), the Parliament (850 m) etc.

Jewels Of The Baltics & Scandinavia

2009-01-04T10:48:00.002-05:00

Denmark's capital is the starting point of this vacation that explores the countries surrounding the Baltic Sea. Begin with a guided sightseeing tour of Copenhagen before a ferry crossing takes you to Rostock, Germany.

Board your motorcoach and travel to the fascinating city of Berlin, Germany's "once-again" capital. Continue to Poland with overnights in Poznan and Warsaw, Poland's capital. Cross the Lithuanian border and arrive in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania since the 13th century. A guided tour reveals how this city was influenced by the many invaders who left their marks. Travel across Lithuania to Latvia. Visit the delicate baroque Palace of...

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Frankfurt Wedding Packages: Dolce Bad Nauheim Dolce Hotels Resorts ...

2008-12-31T07:50:00.000-05:00

Wedding Packages:

The resources, the settings, the inspiration and services of Dolce Bad Nauheim are yours to customize a special gathering, large or intimate, unlike any other. Request an individual package that brings the best of hospitality and refinement together.

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See The Northern Highlights & The Arctic Circle

2008-12-30T08:32:00.001-05:00

Few places on earth are as fascinating as those you will visit on this extraordinary vacation. Begin in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland. Here you will experience the enchanting beauty of the land of reindeer and the midnight sun. Highlights include an Arctic Circle crossing, as well as visits to Santa's workshop, the Gold Museum, Finland's main national park, and a Sami open-air museum. On to Norway where fjords and pristine landscapes are the order of the day.

Drive to the North Cape, take a spectacular coastal cruise from Honningsvag to Hammerfest, then back on land through forests and past lakes, waterfalls, and archetypal wooden churches. Arrive in Sweden where you will enjoy grand mountain scenery and rural countryside, Lake Silian with its shoreside villages, and the university town of Uppsala. Continue to Stockholm for guided sightseeing of the beautiful Swedish capital with its canals, lakes, palaces, castles, and parks. An overnight ferry returns you to Finland, and the vacation ends with a guided tour of Helsinki, including City Hall, the Parliament House, and the Lutheran Cathedral.

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Iceland's own economic woes make it affordable for Americans

2008-12-30T08:30:00.000-05:00

REYKJAVIK, Iceland -- The morning after they enjoyed a seven-course meal with wine pairings in a top restaurant, Chicagoans Howard and Jackie Brennan are mentally savoring the repast. There were scallops and roast lamb, ocean perch and Icelandic cheeses.

"I don't even remember dessert," Jackie says a bit wearily as she sips coffee in a downtown café. Even better: The gustatory blowout cost less than $100 each, a tab Howard proclaims "quite reasonable."

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Winter vacations — sans skis

2008-12-30T08:26:00.001-05:00

Skiing, the standard outdoor winter vacation, isn't for everyone — especially if your last trip to the slopes ended in a wild siege on a group of innocent trees. But if skiing isn't your cup of hot chocolate, don't sell your mittens on eBay just yet. Whether you harbor sour memories of past winter sports gone awry or think that freezing temperatures and the outdoors just don't mix, our collection of fun, offbeat winter getaways might change your mind! Picture waddling penguins, huskies bounding through the snow, relaxing hot springs — and not a ski pole in sight.

Bathe in an Icelandic Hot SpringHot springs, also known as geothermal springs or thermal springs, are natural reserves of groundwater heated by magma within the earth's crust. Iceland, which sits on a geothermal hot spot, is renowned for its steamy hot springs.

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Stockholm Vacation Planning GuideAlthough Stockholm's geography may seem intimidating (all those islands look like a navigational nightmare on a map),

2008-12-28T21:17:00.001-05:00

Although Stockholm's geography may seem intimidating (all those islands look like a navigational nightmare on a map), rest assured that the city is very walkable. The city center is compact, and an excellent public transportation system is useful for getting to outlying parts of town. We recommend buying a Stockholm Card, available at tourist-information centers. It's good for rides on city buses and the subway, as well as admission to lots of attractions.

BusIntercity buses come and go from Stockholm's Cityterminalen, right next to Central Station, at Klarabergsviadukten 72. Swebus operates throughout the country (phone toll-free 020-021-8218; http://www.swebusexpress.se). For service to continental Europe, you'll use Eurolines Scandinavia (http://www.eurolines.dk). YBuss is a central clearinghouse for bus schedules and rates (phone 0771-334-444; http://www.ybuss.se).

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Scandinavian A-Z Tours

2008-12-27T21:45:00.002-05:00

This Scandinavian vacation offers sparkling lakes, spectacular fjords, and more. Your trip starts in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a guided sightseeing tour. See the Little Mermaid and visit the Royal Reception Rooms in Christiansborg Palace. Of course, no trip to Copenhagen would be complete without a visit to Tivoli Gardens (open mid-April to mid-September), the city’s colorful amusement park.

From Copenhagen, you travel to Arhus, where you visit Den Gamle By, a fascinating collection of completely furnished old Danish town houses. In Sweden, travel to Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city, then Stockholm, Sweden’s capital.

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