Northern Europe cruises are expected to hit an all-time high this year,and the Baltic Sea is at the heart of the interest.
Denmark,Norway and Sweden get universal praise for their way of life,but some things about Scandinavia strike outsiders as peculiar.
Scandinavia is notoriously expensive,but savvy travellers can cut the cost of visiting Denmark,Sweden and Norway.
Discover the joys of sauna going,a revered Finnish pastime that involves both Zen-like relaxation and something akin to an adrenaline sport.
Crystalline waters,colourful houses,open sandwiches and obliging locals – there’s lots to love about Scandinavia.
Six of the best winter adventures in Scandinavia
From plunging into icy seas,to husky sledding and floating down canals in a hot tub.
The trio of countries that make up Scandinavia turn out to have much in common while maintaining a distinctive personality of their own. Craig Osment takes a tour of the three kingdoms.
Both Iceland and northern Scandinavia are within the northern lights zone,however the region is subject to clouds and stormy weather until mid-December.
There is plenty to see and do in three weeks,including The Northern Lights.