FinlandThere is something about the snow in Finland that makes you wonder if the locals sneak out at night and spray it with a coat of brilliant white paint - it really does seem that dazzling. And with pine trees laden with the stuff, they bend under the weight into curious shapes creating a unique snowscape. It is within this wonderful scenery that you'll find a variety of cabins to give you a genuine slice of life, Finnish style, as well as a truly splendid backdrop when searching for the aurora.Our CLASSIC LOG CABINS & IGLOOS trip is based in a vast fell area 300 km above the Arctic Circle. Kakslauttanen, where a collection of rustic and well-appointed cabins sit scattered amongst a pristine forest, is a mere 80 km from the Russian border. Being this far north, aurora watching has become an art and for this reason, you'll also find a collection of ingenious glass igloos. Heated, twin-bedded and with a WC and basin, you can be tucked up in bed quite comfortably ready to watch the night sky above - 'sleeping under the stars' has never been so cosy.Alternatively in the fell area of Yllas, why not stay at an apart-hotel in the ski resort, with an option to overnight at nearby Lainio in the Snow Hotel or a luxury heated teepee. Or perhaps travel to Iso-Syote in the southern fells, 150 km below the Arctic Circle, and experience an authentic LOG CABIN HIDEAWAY. Dotted around a charming and secluded ski resort, these hilltop and forested cabins are also well-appointed with private saunas.Wherever you stay in Finland, a full range of optional activities is available including evening snowmobile excursions in search of those elusive lights.Classic Log Cabins & Igloos I Log Cabin Hideaway I Snow Hotel "Our cabin was spacious and the children loved their log bunk beds but my favourite was the private sauna. It was light enough to walk off an early dinner and play outside in the snow. On our second night we were rewarded with a burst of colour above the treetops which continued to glow for about ten minutes. We had so much quality time together we'll definitely return next winter." Time to travel November to April12 visit discover-the-world.co.uk/northernlights

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