Swedish breakfast
From the sweetest pastries to fully loaded open-faced sandwiches, a Sweden holidays has the breakfast selection for all taste buds! If you’re a lover of quiet mornings, then the Swedish lifestyle is for you. In Sweden, they don’t tend to eat out for breakfast, instead, they enjoy having the family round to indulge in a […]
Meet our Guides | Charlotte
MEET OUR GUIDES: OUR FOUNDER, CHARLOTTE TALKS ABOUT HER LOVE FOR ARCTIC HOLIDAYS We have a small dedicated team here at Arctic Direct, with all our guides and support staff passionate about providing great holidays and experiences in the Arctic. Here we meet Charlotte, our founder, who has been taking advantage of the Green […]
Arctic Direct & COVID-19: Travel with confidence
As we continue through the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that there is a lot of uncertainty around travel and people want to ensure a safe, happy, and healthy holiday once restrictions are lifted. So, we have compiled a guide to help you and here at Arctic Direct, we welcome any questions or further guidance: Financial […]
Direct Flight to Lapland and the Swedish Arctic
Direct Flight to Lapland and the Swedish Arctic With a new flight direct to Lapland and Swedish Arctic coast starting in Mid-December and flying twice weekly, we offer a rundown of our favourite resorts in the area: 5 Treehotel Incredible design and architectecture – the world renowned Treehotel offers 7 different tree rooms to enjoy […]
The Return of the Northern Lights 2020
The Northern Lights are back for the season 2020! We now have pictures from Sweden, Iceland and Finland suppliers. With one supplier reporting seeing Aurora for the last 7 nights! Top: Rovaniemi Bottom left: Iceland Bottom right: Abisko September is usually one of the best months for the Northern Lights and whilst travel is still […]
Finland Holidays 2020
If you’re looking for a post COVID-19 break then Finland holidays 2020 could be a good place to start. The country itself has had few cases of COVID-19 and the UK is now allowing travel to and from Finland with no restrictions from 4th July 2020. As of 13th July, Finland is allowing free access […]
Midsummer in Sweden, Glad Midsommar!
Today is Midsummer in Sweden and it’s a big deal! It’s the second biggest public holiday of the year in Sweden after Christmas – or bigger for some people. Midsummer Eve is celebrated on the Friday between 19 and 25 Jun and consists of flower garlands worn on the head, dancing around a maypole and […]
This is Arctic Autumn – Arctic Direct
Arctic Direct have teamed with the “This is Arctic” programme to showcase the best of Northern Norway, Sweden and Finland. Whilst most people think of snow and huskies for the area, in this time when so many of us are dreaming of being able to get away on our next break, This is Arctic have […]
South West Business Global Growth Awards Finalists
Arctic Direct have been named in finalists list for the consumer brand of the year category in the South West Business Global Growth Awards which celebrates the region’s “global players that are pioneering and innovating around international trade” The awards are opportunity to showcase the business of the South West Region. Previously inducted to the […]
Happiness Lessons from the Happiest Country in the World
Who couldn’t do with ensuring they are living the happiest life they can? Did you know Finland has been declared the happiest country in the world for 3 years in a row? Well, now they are sharing their secrets with virtual happiness lessons via the “Rent a Finn Goes Virtual” programme. You can catch up […]