Mobile Camp on Lake Inari

How to make Santa holidays work for the whole family

Taking your children to meet Santa on a wintry adventure in Lapland is for many a picturesque dream. But these trips offer plenty for older children and adults as well, such as winter sports and luxury lodges. Best Served specialist Steff Sargeant checks out the options.

When to visit Scandinavia: a seasonal guide

With such a variety of landscapes and activities, it's hard to define the best time to visit Scandinavia. The answer, really, is that there isn't one. Endless summer days bathed in the midnight sun give way to months of snow-bound fun, when, for many, Scandinavia really comes into its own.