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With its excellent Northern Lights record and memorable glass-roofed cabins, visiting Saariselkä in autumn allows you to experience the wonders of the Arctic whilst bathed in the vivid autumn colours.
Autumn is the Aurora hunter’s closely guarded secret. The Northern Lights are generally associated with winter but, both historically and statistically, geomagnetic activity is also high around the autumn equinox.
It is geomagnetic activity in the Earth’s atmosphere that causes the Aurora to appear in the pitch-black skies of Northern Finland so, by definition, the chances of seeing the Aurora in autumn are higher than almost any other time of year.
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Experience the highlights of Morocco on this whistle-stop tour from buzzy Casablanca to the enchanting city of Marrakech.
This fast-paced tour explores a country steeped in culture with a fascinating history. You’ll tick off all the must-see spots and major cities to experience all the tastes, smells and sights for which Morocco is famed.
Starting off in Casablanca, you’ll visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, before heading to Fès to explore its winding streets packed with treasures. The Sahara desert awaits next, and you’ll take a sunset ride on camel over the rust-red dunes and hike through the magical green trees of Todra Gorge. Finally to round-off this incredible tour, you’ll head to bustling Marrakech to explore its museums, gardens and world-famous medina, sampling a variety of traditional delicacies on the way.
Best luxury holidays in the UK
With beauty spots including the Peak District and the Lake District, historic market towns and sleek cities bursting with culture, the UK is the perfect place for a staycation. Add the luxury factor with a private, rural retreat, a plush log cabin complete with a bubbling hot tub or a stay in one of Briitain s swankiest stately homes.
1. Lime Wood, Hampshire
Fabulous food from Italophile Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder, a Bamford spa with garden views and sumptuous contemporary décor make this country-house hotel one of the most pampering places from which to explore Hampshire. Matt Roberts fitness retreats, Amelia Freer wellness workshops and cooking classes mean there’s always plenty to do, too – unless you want to sit by the fire in a spacious wooden forest cabin, or take in the sun in a lounger on the spa’s rooftop terrace.