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The Age of the Aurora Borealis

By: Kevin Collins | Northern Lights Holidays | Posted: 11 Nov 2011

As we now head into a period with very high sunspot activity - one could say we are in The Age of Aurora - which should therefore bring about some fantastic displays of aurora.

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Stopping in Stockholm on the way to the Northern Lights

By: Kevin Collins | Blog, Northern Lights Holidays | Posted: 16 May 2011

Just come back from an incredible visit to Stockholm in Sweden. I found it be a city with a super mix of historical culture and learning with some outstanding museums, lots of relaxing on boat trips, quirky hotels and fun locations...and all with some delicious meals thrown in as well. The Highlight...

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Feedback on Iceland Trips

We just received this feedback from a client who went to Iceland in November! We did see some fantastic sights around the south side of the island. Hotel Ranga was amazing in terms of comfort, food, and friendliness of the staff. We were treated to some brilliant views of the Northern Lights on our first...

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Northern Lights Holidays Feedback

By: Kevin Collins | Blog, Northern Lights Holidays | Posted: 18 Mar 2011

Transcribed word for word from a thankyou card we have just received ! "To Kevin and Team We just want to say a very big THANKYOU for EVERYTHING. From my initial phone call of enquiry to the end of the holiday your service has exceeded my expectations. Thankyou for being patient with me throughout...

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Northern Lights fantastic this week!

By: Kevin Collins | Blog, Northern Lights Holidays | Posted: 11 Mar 2011

Here are a few photos of the Northern Lights at Abisko Sky Station in Swedish Lapland this last week. They've been great ! To see our Northern Lights Holidays so you can go and see them yourselves at Abisko or other locations click here. 5th March ...

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Your Photos from your trips with Weekend a La Carte

By: Abigail Street | Blog, General | Posted: 28 Feb 2011

We always love it when you send us your photos from going on one of our breaks. It makes all our work worthwhile to see photos of you enjoying the amazing experiences you have had. Here are just a select few of the many that we have received from you from India and Nepal and Kiruna in Swedish Lapland...

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Northern Lights at Abisko Sky Station

By: Abigail Street | Blog, Northern Lights Holidays | Posted: 05 Jan 2011

Obviously we cannot guarantee the Northern Lights , but we have had some fabulous sightings over the holiday period Abisko Sky Station on Christmas Day - Northern Lights Spectacular ! Abisko Sky Station on 30th Dec ...

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Photographing the Northern Lights

By: Kevin Collins | Blog, Northern Lights Holidays | Posted: 06 Dec 2010

The amazing spectacle known as the northern lights is an experience you will never forget and if you use your camera correctly you will be able to share your experience with others. The Aurora Borealis occurs in the North and the Aurora Australis occurs in the south. We are talking extreme north and...

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