Northern Lights Holidays

Northern lights (Photo credit: Moyan_Brenn)

An Unforgettable Vacation Experience

Author: Will Smith
The Northern Lights are natural display of multicolored lights that lit the skies. This wondrous display of night light can be seen in the Arctic region during winter months. The intensity of this heavenly activity runs in ten to eleven year cycles, with peak years showing awe-inspiring display of lights. This phenomenon makes the cold and the hazards of venturing into the world's end on winder months all worth it. Northern Lights holidays are among the favorite luxury adventure holidays during winter.

A cold holiday in Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Canada, Finland or even Greenland is also ideal for thrill seekers. Aside from witnessing the northern lights at night, tourists are also encouraged to experience unique and extreme adventures in the snow. Here are some highlights on the country destinations for perfect Northern Lights holidays;

Top 5 Destinations for 2012

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By Farrah M Hedwat


As 2011 draws to a close, many of us are already daydreaming of what next year's holiday will bring; however those daydreams probably involve more exotic and exciting adventures than revisiting the same resort year upon year. If you're ready to discover a new city, country or even continent, we've compiled a Top 5 list of destinations that should be unmissable in 2012, with something to suit all tastes be it a city break, sunshine holiday, long-haul or closer to home.