LIGHT UP
Whether it’s hiking through orange groves in Ibiza or a trip to a remote Norwegian cabin to see the Northern Lights, there are plenty of winter escapes available, says SARAH MARSHALL WHERE: ALTA, NORWAY TRADITIONALLY, Norwegians living above the Arctic Circle while away long, dark winter evenings by sharing entertaining tales and roasting meats on barbecues.
Get a snapshot of the Lappish cabin lifestyle by joining a storytelling excursion from Alta. Travel to a remote location, far away from light pollution, and sit around a blazing fire listening to myths and local legends. With any luck, the aurora borealis may turn up, giving a magical twist to any narrative.
A three-night stay in a cabin with breakfast and a snowshoeing trip starts from £775pp (two sharing). Flights extra. Visit magnetic northtravel.com
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