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Amy Hope Thursday, 01 December 2016 0 comment

Amy’s Top 4 February Half-Term Holidays For Families

With the festive season creeping up on us, it’s not too early to turn your attention to the February half-term holiday in order to make the most of this precious time with loved ones.

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Take a look at this roundup of my favourite holidays departing during the next school half-term:

1. A Classic Lapland Family Holiday

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For a scenic Lapland retreat head to the charming area of Kuusamo. During this fun-filled break, you will adventure into the snowy wilderness via snowmobile before visiting the lovable huskies and the native reindeer. Add to this a starlit sledge and snowmobile safari and you have an unforgettable family holiday.

Departs: 11th Feb

Adults from £1255pp, children (aged 4-14) from £755pp. Price includes flights (London) transfers, 4 nights’ half board accommodation, guided activities and cold weather clothing.

To discover more about a winter adventure in Kuusamo click here.


2. NORTHERN LIGHTS AT HALF-TERM

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Half-term holidays to Lapland are always going to be fantastic, but add the Northern Lights into the picture and you have the recipe for an unforgettable family holiday. This year head to Menesjärvi, a small retreat situated perfectly in the middle of the Aurora Zone and at the heart of Finnish Lapland for a combination of classic Scandinavian family fun and Aurora hunting!

Departs: 11th Feb

Adults from £1735pp, children (8-11) from £1275pp and children (12-15) from £1495pp. Includes flights (London), transfers, 7 nights’ full board accommodation, guided activities and cold weather clothing.

To discover more about Northern Lights hunting in Lapland click here


3. Ranua with Arctic Animals

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Combine encounters with Arctic animals and fantastic winter fun on a four-night break to Ranua in Finnish Lapland. See almost 50 different Arctic species in authentic natural spaces at Ranua Wildlife Park and meet and greet the magnificent polar bears!

Departs: 11th Feb and 15th Feb

Adults from £1735pp, children (5-14) from £1045pp. Includes flights (London), transfers, 4 nights’ full board apartment accommodation, guided activities and cold weather clothing.

To experience this half-term holiday to Ranua click here


4. Family time in Swedish Lapland

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Embark on an Arctic adventure to the beautiful Luleå Archipelago for a cosy winter cottage retreat set in the beautiful frozen Bay of Bothnia which overlooks over 1,300 tiny islands. This is a real adventure playground and includes a range of activities including dog sledding, ice fishing and Northern Lights hunting. With departure dates covering the February half-term; this is a fabulous way to pass the school holiday and will, without a doubt, be an escape to remember.

Departs: 11th Feb and 15th Feb

Adults from £1585pp, children (4-14) from £1075pp. Includes flights (London), transfers, 4 nights’ full board winter cottage accommodation, guided activities and cold weather clothing.

Find out more about an adventure in Swedish Lapland here


Photography by Ville Heimonen, Antti Pietikainen, Tomas Jonsson

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