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WINTER FUN cottage that oozes Scandinavian charm, with an open fireplace and communal sauna. Best eats: Set at Vemdalen’s main ski area, the cosy, informal Hildings Krog (40 Österlängatan, +46 68 43 13 30) serves delicious cordon bleu venison. Best souvenir: Pick up some smoked, vacuum-packed reindeer (or moose) at any of the provisions shops in town. Åre, Sweden Where: High in the mountains near the Swedish-Norwegian border. Nearest Thomas Cook airport: Åre-Östersund. Best for: With 30 lifts, 53 slopes and 100+ miles of marked paths, this is the best carving north of the Alps. Åre was named the world’s best ski resort by Condé Nast Traveller in 2008. Who goes: Downhill experts, snowboarders, winter-loving families and anyone wanting a break from French and Italian resorts. 100 Thomas Cook Travel WHILE YOU’RE THERE, DON’T MISS THE CHANCE TO: SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS Witness one of the planet’s greatest natural shows. Come winter, the heavens in this beautiful part of the world glow with the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights, pictured) – bright, fiery tapestries of amber and hazel light. For a truly unforgettable travel experience, the Northern Lights are best viewed between the months of September and April. Take a Northern Lights Voyage with Neilson Adventures, flights included. Visit neilsonadventures.co.uk Don’t miss: The thrilling zipline course, dog sledding, ice climbing, snowmobile safaris and a visit to the Tännforsen frozen waterfall (prebook through neilson.co.uk). Best digs: The swanky Tott Hotel (neilson.co.uk) features a full-service spa and pool, plus lake view. Best eats: Åre’s most unique dining experience can be found at Karolinen (Åre, +46 647 32090, karolinen.se), where the three-course menu includes local reindeer and moose, all served on hot stones. You can even arrange to be collected by dogsled or snowmobile from Åre or Åre Björnen. Best souvenir: A bottle of oak barrel schnapps, distilled in Buustamons Fjällgård’s basement, will help bring those Scandinavian memories flooding back. TC For winter breaks in Finland, go to thomascook.com. For the best ski deals in Norway and Sweden, get the latest Neilson brochure or visit neilson.co.uk for more information
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