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Santa at war: ‘home’ town in Finland hosts Nato soldiers as Russian threat looms

Christmas tourists are noticing a growing military presence in Lapland, where Santa Park doubles as a bomb shelter

The Guardian - UK

Tui launch day trip to Finland’s Lapland despite climate concerns

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The Independent UK

Stuffed: cast, plot, first look and everything we know about the Christmas comedy

Stuffed is a Christmas caper starring comedian Guz Khan as a father who takes his family to Lapland.

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Deep snow, thick ice and zero delays: Inside the Arctic Circle airports that never cancel a flight

Where most airports would close for a few centimetres of snow, some battle-hardened Arctic Circle airports refuse to close for anything.

Euronews

Veterans complete Arctic charity challenge thanks to ‘teamwork and friendship’

Karl Hinett, Jason ‘Foxy’ Fox, Aldo Kane and Brian Wood have become the first team to complete the Montane Lapland Arctic Ultra together.

Evening Standard

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo takes family to Lapland for Christmas vacation

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo says it was “just a little cold” as he posed bare-chested in the snow before taking an icy dip during a Christmas holiday in Finland’s Lapland region

The Independent UK

Family’s fury after spending savings on snowless Lapland holiday

A husky ride, snowmobile trip and reindeer encounter were cancelled during the £3.5k Tui holiday

The Independent UK

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How to visit Father Christmas in Lapland on a budget

Santa Claus Village is Lapland’s top tourist attraction but a visit doesn’t need to be exorbitantly expensive – Sarah Marshall shares her tips on making a magical Christmas trip more affordable

The Independent UK

Watch the trailer for Her Ultra, an inspiring new film about 8 female ultra runners vs the wilderness

The film details the awe-inspiring journey of eight novice female runners being pushed their limits in 2022’s RacingThePlanet: Lapland

Advnture

8 best Northern Lights holidays, short trips and packages

See our pick of the best trips for seeing the famed aurora borealis

The Independent UK

Best places to see the northern lights around the world – and when

Where to go – and when – for a glimpse of the spectacular aurora borealis

The Independent UK

Miracle boy sees Lapland dream come true after years of hospital treatment

When Tíernan Dundas was born, doctors believed he wouldn't survive, now six years later he meets Santa in a dream come true holiday

Daily Mirror

Family's Christmas dream trip to see Santa ends up ruined by airport luggage chaos

Stacey and Spencer Chadderton her six-year-old son William and parents travelled home from a 'magical' four-night trip to Finnish Lapland when they were met with a two hour wait for their luggage

Daily Mirror

Schoolgirl's dream Lapland trip turns into nightmare as families left 'stranded' in Edinburgh after 300-mile diversion

The eight-year-old, who had been feeling poorly, was left stuck in the Scottish capital with other passengers after a 300-mile diversion on the return flight due to fog.

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Maisie Smith shares stunning snaps in tiny green bikini after Lapland trip with Max George

Maisie Smith took to Instagram on Tuesday to share more snaps from her idyllic trip to Lapland with boyfriend Max George

Edinburgh Live

Mum's nightmare as daughter 'stranded' in Edinburgh on diverted Lapland flight

Returning from the Arctic Circle, the plane full of families had been trying to make its way to Humberside Airport in England when they were told they would have to land in Scotland.

Manchester Evening News

ITV Coronation Street's Alan Halsall shares how daughter tries to ruin his cover and why he's trying to top last Christmas

The Tyrone Dobbs actor revealed how nine-year-old daughter Sienna likes to wind her dad up

The Independent UK

How to have the best Christmas holiday in Lapland – without kids

There’s another side to Finnish Lapland in the (almost) Santa-free Arctic village of Inari. Tim Bird gives the low-down on enjoying an adult break in the land of Christmas

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The Independent UK

Sweden travel guide: Everything you need to know

Hip cities, frozen lakes and the promise of the northern lights – the land of the midnight makes sun for a once-in-a-time travel destination

The Independent UK

Finland country guide: Everything you need to know before you go

This trendy Nordic nation packs in an outdoorsy design capital, tiny islands and serene lakes with cabins and pines ‒ not to mention Lapland’s snowscapes and Northern Lights

Wales Online

Can you still afford to take your children to see Santa this year?

Pressure on household budgets doesn't mean Christmas has to be cancelled

The Independent UK

How virtual reality is changing the way we book holidays

Whether it’s a sneak preview of a big-spend resort or an armchair-travel glimpse into the wilds of Japan or Lapland, we’re increasingly able to access a destination from the comfort of our homes. Lucy Thackray looks at the ways VR is changing how we book holidays

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