Out Of The Office And Into The Snow With These Whimsical Winter Vacations

Long hours, stressful schedules and too much work often result in a feeling of burn out before the end of the year. Why not recharge your batteries with a whimsical winter vacation jam-packed with cool ice and fresh snow? Turn the ‘out of office’ on and switch off your work brain. It’s time to experience winter the real way.

Santa Claus in Lapland

 

This is one of the most whimsical trips in the world if you have children and love the spirit of Christmas. The jingling bells of reindeer, the promise of Christmas and a magical winter wonderland all await in Lapland. And it is of course home to the ever elusive Santa Claus. A holiday to Lapland brings back all the traditions of Christmas wrapped up on one big bewitching experience.  As you cross the Arctic Circle, you’ll arrive at your chosen hotel or cabin surrounded by snowy forests. You’ll be able to go tobogganing, make snowmen, enjoy a snowmobile safari and take a Northern Lights tour. Children will love the husky and reindeer sled rides. Children will squeal in wonder as the get to meet Santa’s elves, visit their Igloo workshop and see some incredible ice sculptures. You’ll also get a private meeting with the man himself (that’s Father Christmas if you hadn’t guessed)!

Skiing in Mont Tremblant

 

If skiing and snowboarding are your thing, why not escape to Mont Tremblant in Canada this winter? This world-class ski destination has all you need for a whimsical winter vacation. Tremblant chalet rentals will give you a true home-away-from-home feel where you can kick back and relax in style. Blue skies, fresh snow and experiences such as dog sledding, ice skating and snowmobiling. It’s the perfect place to rejuvenate the soul.  Mont Tremblant has some of the best slopes in North America. So if your idea of awesome winter fun is practising a few of your show-stopping jumps, this is the vacation for you. The Scandinavian style pedestrian village will ensure you forget all the stresses of home. And you can also enjoy Alpine touring, après ski, first tracks and snow-shoeing. Get refreshed this winter and jump right into this superlative snowy destination.

Glaciers And Icebergs In Greenland

 

For the ultimate Nordic experience why not escape to Greenland this winter? If you are looking for something amazing, spellbinding and truly different, this is the vacation for you. An enormous ice sheet covers most of this incredible destination. That means you can get up close and personal to some awe-inspiring glaciers and icebergs. You can drive, sail or take a helicopter ride up to the glaciers from most towns in Greenland. And it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The scenery here is outstanding and will take your breath away. It’s the perfect place to connect with the wonders of nature. Sailing among the glaciers is an out-of-this-world journey. You can sail through these shimmering forces of nature on both day and evening tours. You can also hike up to the top of an Ice Cap and for the very brave, you can camp overnight on one too. If you want a mind-blowing winter holiday, Greenland is the place for you.

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Reindeer  Snowfield  Iceberg