Go on safari this winter in Norway
Artisan Travel is now offering tailor-made holidays to winter destinations. The Multi-Active Aurora and Snowhotel package, in Kirkenes, Norway, gives a mix of Scandinavian, Sámi and Russian culture. It includes a snowmobile safari, husky safari, Northern Lights King Crab safari and a tour and evening meal at Kirkenes Snowhotel. Prices start from £1,218 (Dh7,021) per person, for four nights, full board (four breakfasts and two dinners), excluding flights. Guests can upgrade to a double room in the Snowhotel. The package is available from January to March. For more information, visit www.artisantravel.co.uk.
New tailor-made alpine activities
Summit Retreats has launched "Experience" tabs on its website, allowing guests to customise their entire alpine holidays. Activities include hot-air ballooning above the slopes and learning a skill, such as wood-chopping or carving. Those with children can take them to Zermatt Unplugged and listen to live music against the backdrop of the Matterhorn. Or for relaxation, visit the Chalet Marco Polo's Elemis Spa. For more information, visit summitretreats.com.
Ski Colorado with Aspen package
A ski break in the United States just got cheaper with the St Regis Resort Aspen and Virgin Holidays' discounts when booking seven nights or more before November 30. The Colorado-based resort features a Remède Spa, an outdoor heated swimming pool and a fitness centre. Dining options include the Italian-American Trecento Quidici Decano, Aspen's newest restaurant, and the Shadow Mountain Lounge. The package starts from £2,080 (Dh11,939) per person for seven nights and includes economy flights from London to Denver and airport transfers. It's available from December 1 to April 30. For more information, visit book.virginholidays.co.uk.
Learn-to-ski break in Switzerland
From now until April 30, Emirates is offering its "Learn to Ski" package in Interlaken, Switzerland. The package includes return economy flights, three nights' accommodation, breakfast, one full-day group lesson, including a day ski pass in the beginners' area, one two-and-a-half-hour lesson, including a day ski pass, and choice of free ski time before or after the lesson. Hotel-pick up and all transfers on the second and third day in Interlaken, equipment hire and taxes are also included. Prices start at Dh7,757 per person, based on two adults sharing, departing from Dubai. For more information, visit www.emirates.com.
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