Breathtaking Iceland – Part 2: The Golden Circle
Breathtaking Iceland by Clare Part 2: The Golden Circle After a fantastic time at the Blue Lagoon (Part 1), Hannah and I couldn’t wait to see what our second day in Iceland would bring. The sun was shining as we left our hotel just after breakfast and transferred to the main depot where we boarded […]
Breathtaking Iceland. Part 1: The Blue Lagoon
Breathtaking Iceland by Clare Part 1: The Blue Lagoon Hannah and I visited Iceland to find out more about this incredible country and to chat to suppliers about the coming season. We travelled to Iceland in October. The Icelandair flight from Heathrow to Reykjavik was quick and easy although we were a bit disappointed that […]
Is Easter A Good Time To Visit Finland?
Yes, Easter is a good time to visit Finland, March in particular is generally a good time to visit especially if Easter falls within this time period. Within late March and April the weather is pleasant, the days start to become longer therefore offering more time to explore and take part in outdoor activities. However, […]
On Top of the World at the North Pole
With average winter temperatures of -40°C and thick ice as far as the eye can see, the North Pole offers the ultimate challenge for any Arctic adventurer. There is only one sunrise every year (in March) and one sunset (in September), otherwise the region has either 24 hours of daylight or 24 hours of darkness. […]
How to dress for the Arctic
Many of our guests who are travelling to the Ice Hotel or the Glass Igloos ask us how they should dress for travel to the Arctic. Our friends have compiled this really useful video guide showing top tips on dressing for the arctic. Please note, if you book your tour package with us, we include […]
FCO Update: Sweden
The FCO have updated the travel advice for the following countries: Sweden Sweden The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated the travel advice for Sweden with updates to the Safety & Security (Road travel) and Local Laws & Customs sections. Safety & Security (Road travel) – addition of information on safety (eg seat belts); […]
Animal Welfare and Use of Animals
Arctic Direct takes the welfare of animals extremely seriously and expects our suppliers to do the same. Mistreatment of animals, pollution of the environment and disregard for employee safety is not acceptable to Arctic Direct. We visit all our suppliers on a regular basis to ensure we are happy with the standard of care received […]
WE PROUDLY PRESENT: FIRST PHOTOS OF ICEHOTEL 29
This year, you may spend a night inside a cracking ice cube, within the winter shelter of the midnight sun, or gently embraced by the old, wise oak. Other suites feature dancing ballerina auroras, thought-provoking abstract concepts about life and love, and interactive, playful designs at the intersection of art and technology. The artists who […]
2.5 million Brits have taken to the slopes without ever having winter sports travel insurance
New research from ABTA shows that more than 2.5 million British adults who have been on winter sports holidays admit never checking whether they have taken out appropriate insurance for the activities they are undertaking, including skiing and snowboarding. As Brits prepare to head off on their ski or snowboarding holidays this winter, ABTA is […]
LGBTQI and travel to the Arctic
It is well known that the Nordic Countries are some of the most progressive when it comes to LGBTQI travel. Iceland is first country in the world to elect an openly gay Head of State and lead the way with recognition of same sex partnerships, allowing couples to marry in either a church or with […]
