United States Alaska
North Pole
A small, festive town in the U.S. famed for its year-round Christmas decorations and Santa Claus-themed attractions.
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Fancy yourself a bit of a cruiser? Then the best way for you to see the Northern Lights is, without a doubt, aboard a fancy-pants expedition ship cruising the frigid Arctic waters in winter. No matter whence you hail, you’ll find a departure port nearby, be it in Norway, Iceland or Greenland.
For this stellar option, my money’s on the wonderful island of Spitzbergen on the remote Svalbard archipelago, a slither of ice-covered gorgeousness that separates Norway from the North Pole. Administered by the former but eliciting dreams of the latter, Spitzbergen is polar bear central and Northern Lights capital, where winters are ruthless but unforgettable. Expedition cruises depart here all year long, with the winter schedule aimed at soaking up the lights which can actually be visible by lunchtime.
Your options for cruising below the Northern Light are seriously limitless so check out this brilliant article on the Best Northern Lights Cruises for drool worthy inspiration.
laurastraveltales 2 years ago
A world-famous destination that is known for being the home of Santa Claus, but while he’s busy at the toy workshop headquarters with the elves preparing for the big day, the North Pole is decadently full of Christmas cheer year-round. Yes, Santa does live in Alaska, it’s a great spot for taking care of reindeer and famous for comfort food (and not to mention cookies). A fun getaway that is bound to bring cheer to the whole family, the North Pole is just a plane ride away.
seeker 2 years ago
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seeker (Seeker Editors)Christmas Cities Across The USA
seeker (Seeker Editors) This list is for the seekers ready with their Santa hats and unconventionally attractive sweaters for a festive getaway. Whether you plan to hit the slopes and enjoy outdoorsy winter fun, shop until you drop at decadent holiday displays, or engage with quirky small-town fun, we have scouted the place for you. With dreamlike, Christmas-card destinations, real-life storybook cities, sparkling metropolises, and cozy off-the-beaten-path spots, we are confident that this list will have the place for you. Happy Holidays from all of us here at Seeker!
North Pole Articles
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Northern Lights: 4 Epic Ways to See Nature’s Wonder
Read more...Luxurious arctic winter adventures may seem like an oxymoron, we admit, yet with these epic ways to see the Northern Lights, you’ll view all the action (without all the freezing!) Read on to discover how. The Northern Lights rate highly on most globetrotters’ bucket-list, yet if you’re anything like me (infected by serious wanderlust yet […]