Where to go for a white Christmas 2016

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Dreaming of a white Christmas? Head for a wonderful winter wonderland and you could wake up to fresh powder on Christmas Day.

There's nothing more magical than a snowy escape at Christmas, when you can get cosy by the fire, make snow angels and explore enchanting landscapes.

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Lapland is the ultimate destination for a white Christmas, where you can meet Santa in Arctic Finland, Norway and Sweden. Chasing the Northern Lights, dog sledding and winter walks are some of the best things you can do on a trip to Lapland for the festive period. Meanwhile, Canada, France and Switzerland also offer superb conditions for a magical Christmas abroad.

Ice hotels, luxury ski chalets and unique glamping pods provide special places to stay in the snow. You'll fall in love with Harriniva's igloo-shaped Aurora Domes in Finland and camping in Switzerland is a real treat when you can snuggle up in the wooden, snow-covered camping pods in Imboden. Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada is the place to go for a fairytale setting at Christmas, complete with unparalleled skiing in and canyon ice walks.

Discover the dreamiest destinations for a guaranteed white Christmas 2016...



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