Cinnamon Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 We really fancy going somewhere lovely & snowy next Christmas....anyone got any suggestions? Near or far - just needs to be festive,cold,snowy & wonderful. We know it won't be the same as being at home,but to be honest thats fine by us Just suffered the annual Hubbys family get together (which I always have to organise) & we are now very keen to duck out of all family responsibility for the festive season next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Book something now before you relent and change your minds! ...... Its amazing how a few months distance makes you forget how awful some family things can be..... (My mother in Law has been here since last Sunday and Sister in Law and partner arrive tomorrow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 23, 2006 Author Share Posted December 23, 2006 Very true Annie. After last years meal out with the family I said never again........but time is a great healer & I found myself organising this years bash without even thinking about it This time I mean it though- never EVER again Oh for a stress free,snowy Christmas,just with the people I want to be with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Norway! Direct flights to Trondheim from Stanstead at: http://www.norwegian.no/sw7127.asp?gadw=enno Plenty of snow, it's gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 23, 2006 Author Share Posted December 23, 2006 Oh - hadn't thought of Norway - the land of Slarti Bartfast & his nice crinkly edges I will bear it in mind, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Stockholm, in Sweden. We've been there and its lovely. i bet its magical at Christmas time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 OH & I spent last New Year in the North of Sweden instide the arctic circle - what a fantastic time - so peaceful & a real winter wonderland! We booked it through Discover The World http://www.arctic-experience.co.uk/tour10w/index.htm This was where we went Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Transylvannia has plenty of snow! I've got Boxing Day off this year because I said "never again" last year I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 We had an amazing Christmas a few years ago. We went to New Hampshire USA on a skiing holiday. Christmas Day all the children caught a ski lift up to the top of one of the easier intermediate runs and then they all skiied down en masse following a skiing Santa who was flinging candy canes at them A never to be forgotten holiday . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 My best mate lives in Norway, this is her house at Christmas: We are aiming to go out ourselves for christmas as soon as the kids are old enough to appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 My fathers family, are Norwegian, it is a lovely country, but rather pricey to eat out etc. karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xraylady Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 The state motto here used to be "The greatest snow on earth". (They changed it now to something utterly forgettable) but light, fluffy, powder that you just brush off your clothes is what we get in boatloads. The mountains get the most -I think Alta has 132 inches today - but I have about a foot in my yard currently. Looks super pretty, pine trees and bright blue sky. You have to wear sunglasses though, because the sun shines a lot - can burn your retina from the UV. The chooks are not impressed. Their grass has disappeared & they can't even build a decent snow-chicken - powder doesnt stick together well So I think you are on the right track visiting somewhere snowy for Christmas - very pretty, especially at sunrise when I let the girls out. But it sure does get old. If I never have to drive in the bloomin stuff ever again it will be just fine with me. Maybe we should house-swap, wouldnt even need to arrange chicken-sitters! And I wouldnt need to worry about accidentally tracking dried chicken poo into the house (like I did at work one day oops! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 House swapping is a great idea! Watch out though, you will find a queue of us wanting to do it! How about an Omlet party in Utah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Oooo I agree Annie, house swapping is a great idea Oh nearly forgot, skiing in France is lovely this time of year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clare* Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 We have just got back from Lapland. It was just perfect for Christmas. Just like being in Narnia. We did so much, snowmobiles, husky ride, Santa's sleigh. Not to mention all the tobogganing. It was just perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Sounds wonderful Clare!! Perfect in fact! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 How about the ice hotel in Sweden? - I'm thinking about this after a rather horrendous Christmas just gone too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Daughter and I did a day trip to Lapland a few years ago and it was simply magical, but too much to squash into 1 day really. I bet that a few days there over Christmas would be amazing..... what a wonderful experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 How about the ice hotel in Sweden? - I'm thinking about this after a rather horrendous Christmas just gone too OH & I visited here on our way back from our New Year holiday last year. Its a very beautiful place but very cold as the interior of the hotel is held at a constant temperature of -5. Each bedroom is individually designed by a snow sculpter and they are totally amazing but must say i would not want to sleep there for more than 1 night. The room just contains 1 bed with a matress set in ice with a blanket & reindeer pelt. If you need the loo in the night you have to get up and go down the corridor. I will try & load up some of our pics. Ok here you are..... OH & I outsdie Ice Hotel - we each had on a very think pair of long johns on under our jeans, thermal vests, 2 thin top layers, 1 thick and our parkas - yep it was still cold!!! Bedroom in Ice Hotel Chandelier in Ice Hotel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 WOW! Looks bloomin freezing though! Not for me..... I would need an electric blanket and open fire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I like my bedroom to be on the cool side.....but perhaps not that cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Wow, fab photos karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Amazing photos,thanks Funnily enough I saw a show on how this Ice Hotel was made the other night,& it was fascinating. I know it was this particular years one,as I recongnise the bedroom with the big snowballs We are looking into the French Alps at the moment.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
