Lapland = Santa. Well not always. In fact, it’s only really one month a year when this winter wonderland is awash with families all on the hunt for the man with the beard. But visit outside of December, when Santa is taking a well-earned rest, and you’ll find a much quieter, rather surreal place which is perfect for adults (and older children) to indulge in a host of snowy activities.
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Are you looking for a short break with a difference? Have you visited the usual cities with a guilt inducing list of sights to see? Are you looking for something a bit different? How about a weekend in Provence for a spot of truffle hunting?
Read MoreOman - A Middle Eastern gem
Oman is a charmer. Unlike its neighbour, Dubai, it hasn’t adopted a fast paced glitzy lifestyle. Instead it remains resiliently old school, which means you can delight in a heady mix of rich history, traditional Arabian culture and spectacular scenery.
Read MoreAn Alternative Algarve
The Algarve stretches from the Spanish border nearly 100 miles to the Atlantic Coast, but most people visiting the area congregate in the central stretch west of Faro, staying in the rather large resorts that come with their perfectly manicured golf courses, dazzling array of facilities and swathes of villa complexes.
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