| Scandinavia - made up of Denmark, Finland, Sweden, | | | | shopping and the Gothenburg Opera. Even if you |
| Iceland and Norway - is a unique destination that has | | | | don't indulge in an operatic show, the modern, |
| to be experienced to be truly understood. | | | | prominent Gothenburg Opera building itself is worth |
| Denmark is the smallest of these Scandinavian | | | | visiting. In contrast, Malmö, just 20 minutes |
| countries and home of the Little Mermaid along with | | | | from Denmark's Copenhagen, has a more continental |
| other fairytales. This country is incredibly rich in | | | | atmosphere. This is an ideal region to relax in a five |
| history. It provides visitors with an unusual | | | | star resort, overlooking the cosmopolitan seafront. |
| combination of bustling cities filled with modern | | | | While there are many activities on offer in this region, |
| buildings alongside tranquil countryside, scattered with | | | | it's also the ideal place to get away and relax, sipping |
| historical sites such as forts and castles. | | | | your cappuccino or a glass of fine vino while watching |
| If you are a connoisseur of music, you are sure to | | | | the local fishing boats. |
| enjoy one of the numerous music festivals held | | | | Iceland is known for its clean cities and friendly locals, |
| throughout the year, including the ever-popular | | | | along with its nature, art, festivals and fashion. For a |
| Roskilde Festival. These music festivals include a vast | | | | true Scandinavian experience, here you can walk on a |
| selection of music: blues, gospel, classical, Irish, rock, | | | | glacier or go whale-watching, then follow that by |
| jazz, country, folk and blues. The major music | | | | enjoying award-winning gourmet cuisine. There are |
| festivals are held from June through to August each | | | | also a variety of galleries and museums to be found |
| year, followed in September by a lavish Århus | | | | amongst designer fashion houses. |
| Festival, incorporating a traditional Viking Festival. The | | | | An essential part of any luxury Scandinavian holiday is |
| Århus Festival is an experience not to be | | | | to unwind in one of Iceland's many outdoor thermal |
| missed, complete with jousting, jesters and copious | | | | swimming pools. |
| lavish traditional feasts. | | | | At the northern end of Scandinavia is Norway, where |
| Finland, also a fine blend of centuries-old culture and | | | | the weather is surprisingly mild, considering its |
| modern design, is full of intriguing cities scattered | | | | proximity to the North Pole. Here you can discover |
| throughout the countryside. Travel outside of Helsinki | | | | the history of Norway's famous artists, explore the |
| to discover the Lapland wilderness or breath-taking | | | | plentiful fjords, experience dog sledding - or just |
| lakes towards the east. In as little as an hour and a | | | | watch dog sledding in action from the sidelines. |
| half from Helsinki you can find yourself in beautiful | | | | If you ever thought that luxury holidays don't include |
| Iittala, home of some of the world's most superb | | | | train trips, think again! The train ride between |
| glass designs. This region is full of the finest quality | | | | Norway's Bergen and Oslo is quite amazing and has |
| glass-blowing along with many exquisite glass | | | | been described throughout the world as being the |
| exhibitions by local artists. | | | | most comfortable and beautiful train rides. You will be |
| While you are visiting Finland you simply must | | | | taken at high altitude through some of the most |
| experience a relaxing, yet exhilarating, traditional | | | | mesmerising Scandinavian wilderness that is sure to |
| sauna. You will find these a part of most Scandinavian | | | | leave you lost for words. |
| luxury tours. | | | | Along with your choice of 5-star Scandinavian hotels, |
| With such incredible waters around Finland, you can | | | | there are many superb chalets throughout this region, |
| spoil yourself by chartering a yacht to sail around the | | | | ideal for a luxury honeymoon. As for which of the |
| peaceful islands for a few days? or weeks! There are | | | | five Scandinavian countries would be best to visit - |
| also many exciting luxury cruises of Finland on offer. | | | | they each have something individual to offer. It is |
| Believe it or not, Sweden has much more to offer | | | | well worth allowing enough time to visit each of |
| than Ikea and ABBA. The classical city of Gothenburg | | | | these Scandinavian beauties - you won't regret it! |
| is definitely worth visiting for its upmarket design, | | | | |