LIKE a lot of parents, we always dreamt of taking the kids to see Santa in Lapland ... the hotel. After lunch, we set off for one of the most anticipated parts of our trip: the Snow Village.

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You want to do as much as you can (budget dependent) before some of that magic dust wears off, and what could be more magical than a trip to snow-covered Lapland to meet the big man himself during the ...

“Keep warm with a wee dram, cozied up next to a roaring fire in any of Edinburgh’s iconic luxury hotels ... capital of Finnish Lapland, is known for its Santa Claus Village, where one ...

A Ski Lover's Dream Whistler, nestled in the stunning mountains of British Columbia, is a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts. This destination is famed for its massive ski area, Whistler Blackcomb ...

Romantic Lapland Invisible ... retreat offers an impressive Spa Village and this package includes a 50-minute Gainsborough Signature Massage for two with the hotel’s expert wellness therapists.

Snow holidays ... s Sunstar Hotel from £1,369. Ukkohalla is a spectacular Arctic wilderness Credit: Dmitry Khrustalev / Alamy Under-the-radar Ukkohalla is better value than Finnish Lapland ...

Located near the largest ski resort in Lapland ... the snow during winter, and go swimming in the lake, paddleboard, or row a boat in summer. Located on the shore of the Torne River, this guest house ...

Lapland has a subarctic climate, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C (-4°F). Expect abundant snow ... or ice hotel for a once-in-a-lifetime experience Embark on exhilarating husky safaris ...

A sure sign that the tourist season in Finnish Lapland is in full swing is high hotel prices. Hotels are often so fully booked and pricey that foreign airlines have started transporting their flight ...

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