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A parents survival guide to Legoland Windsor
I have visited Legoland many times over many years, as well as having made and heard suggestions from many, many families over the years. It has given me a set of “rules” that have become invaluable in attacking and surviving a day out at Legoland...
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Is a cruise the right trip for me?
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The Best Orlando Has to Offer
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Traditional Ceremonies: A Zambian Safari!
Zambia safari has it all ...an ideal tourist destination for that special holiday of your lifetime. And Africa's undiscovered gem! But why? Because of the rich cultural heritage, the spectacular wildlife, the unforgettable adventure and the awesome...
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Discover Rovaniemi - Jewel of Lapland
Rovaniemi is the provincial capital of Lapland. It is situated
only a whisker away from the Arctic Circle at the confluence of
Northern Finland's two great rivers - the River Ounasjoki and
River Kemijoki. The city was founded during the Stone Age and is
thought to have been continuously occupied since that time.
Today, Rovaniemi is seen as the gateway to Lapland and enjoys
its status as a popular all year round tourist destination.
Summer in Rovaniemi
The summer in Rovaniemi may be short, but it is spectacular!
Bathed in 24-hour daylight under the Midnight Sun, the city and
its surroundings offer visitors a vast array of outdoor pursuits
to enjoy. The countryside overflows with hiking routes and cycle
paths. There are opportunities to try your hand at orienteering,
fishing and river rafting too.
Finland of course is well known for its lakes. Boat trips out
onto the many lakes that surround Rovaniemi can be enjoyed.
There are even opportunities to go adventure boating on some of
the lakes.
For family entertainment why not visit the Arctic Circle Husky
Park? You'll get to meet the huskies and learn about them,
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well as watch them perform in the husky circus.
Winter in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi is a winter paradise. It is an ideal base for winter
sports enthusiasts, the nearby Ounasvaara Ski Centre offering
first class skiing facilities on its seven slopes. Equipment
hire and ski lessons are available at the ski resort.
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing can be experienced from
Rovaniemi too, as well as snowmobiling and husky safaris. For
the kids Rovaniemi offers reindeer safaris, sled rides and
toboggan courses...and, of course, that magical visit to see
Santa Claus at home in Lapland.
Getting to Rovaniemi
Finnair run a service between Helsinki and Rovaniemi airport
several times each day. International travellers should fly into
Helsinki first and take a connecting flight to Rovaniemi. For
transfer from the airport to the city itself a hire car is
recommended. Car hire can be booked in advance for pick up at
Rovaniemi airport through http://www.your-carhire.com
About the author:
Seb Jay is a freelance writer specializing in the origination of
web content for http://www.your-carhire.com
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