Tagged: northern-lights

Visiting Greenland for First-Timers

A land of stark beauty and contrasts, Greenland can feel like a world apart. Selected as one of our Best Places to Go for 2025, it is the largest island in the world, roughly a quarter…

5 Ways to See the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska

This year and last, a string of powerful solar storms has been setting nighttime skies around the world ablaze with the colors of the aurora borealis, aka the northern lights or, in…

Europe in Winter: Where to Go This December, January, and February

Updated Sept. 3, 2024 Some of Europe’s wonders can only be experienced in winter—Christmas markets, the northern lights, alpine skiing, and breathing room in popular cities all come to…

2023's Best Pics of the Northern Lights

December 6, 2023 The aurora borealis is one of those magnificent sights of which it's often said that photography doesn't do it justice. The same goes for the Grand Canyon and your…

These Northern Lights Cruises in Norway Guarantee You'll See the Aurora Borealis

Travelers who long to spot the northern lights should consider booking a trip with Hurtigruten. The company, which has been shipping cargo and passengers along the coast of Norway…

This Year's Most Dazzling Photos of the Northern Lights

December 7, 2021 When it comes to otherworldly beauty, Mother Nature really outdid herself with the northern lights. Filling wintertime skies with eerie swirls of green, purple,…

Cool! This New Photo Book Captures the Wonders of the Arctic

Vast and vulnerable, frozen yet full of life, the northernmost region of earth is far from the icy nothingness the word "Arctic" may evoke. As shown in the 190 photos gathered in a…

The Year's Most Spectacular Photos of the Northern Lights

Among difficult photography subjects, the northern lights rank up there with butterflies and fussy 2-year-olds. Those who aim to snap a pic of the aurora borealis and its…

Hurtigruten Will Go from England and Germany to the Northern Lights and Fjords

Don't sleep on Hurtigruten! The Norwegian ship line has been doing everything it can to become a household name outside of Norway, and not even the pandemic is slowing the effort…

20 Top Destinations for a Winter Vacation in the U.S.A.

Updated December 10, 2019There are two types of winter travelers: those who flee cold weather and those who flock to it. Thanks to the size, natural diversity, and varied climates of…

Hotel on Skis Debuts in Finland for Northern Lights Viewing

A novel way of experiencing the Northern Lights has come to Finland. The new Aurora Wilderness Camp, located near the village of Kilpisjärvi, is comprised of three mobile cabins that…

Amazing Northern Lights Video, a Senator Takes on New Airline Fees, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's museums and airplane cabins.* NY SEN. CHARLES SCHUMER TAKES ON OVERHEAD-BIN FEES (UPI)Following an example set earlier by…

Marijuana Tourism in Colorado, Northern Lights Time Crunch, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning! Here are the latest happenings from the world's cities, tourism boards, and frozen wastes.* ONLY 12% OF VISITORS IN COLORADO USE MARIJUANA, SAYS STATE TOURISM OFFICE…

Best Non-Travel Apps for Travelers

There are so many city guides and hotel- and airline- booking apps to help you navigate your travels, but what about some essential non-travel apps or websites to make your vacation…

Two Weeks in Thailand, from $1,299 with Air

I had to read this package offered by SmarTours (tel. 800/337-7773; www.smartours.com) a few times before I could believe that you could fly to Bangkok and have your 11 nights' hotel…