Best things to do in Lapland for a magical winter holiday

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NEWZEALANDHERALD: December, 2024

Lapland may have more reindeer than people, but it also boasts the best winter adventures in Europe for a magical, snow-covered holiday, writes Ginny Prior

Not only does Santa Claus make his home in Lapland, herds of arctic animals feed in the snow-covered forests while sled dogs pull fur-hooded mushers across the frozen landscape.

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How to have a cheap, crowd-free holiday in Italy

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An hour by ferry from Naples, the island of Ischia charms with bargain-priced five-star inns, wineries and thermal hot springs. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND HERALD:Aug 26, 2024

More than 65 million people travel to Italy each year — the fifth most-visited country in international tourism, according to the World Tourism Organisation. To find a luxury, lesser-known locale in a sea of vacationers, try the country’s southwest island of Ischia.

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