The connoiseur of the winter holiday knows that there are a lot of things that go into making the perfect destination. Whether it's about the local cuisine, the consistency and the quality of the snow, or access to your favourite sports - such as skiing or dog sledding - holidays during the winter months must certainly have a spectacular landscape to accompany them. Though the most important thing for many people when going on holiday is to be around those you care about, it's even better to be around those who are important to you in a memorable and beautiful setting! This article will talk about some of the most spectacular landscapes and natural settings in the world, made even more beautiful during the winter months.
Greenland: an arctic winter wonderland
This large island is an autonomous nation within the Kingdom of Denmark and remains one of the under-appreciated gems of the Arctic. It is one of the ideal places in the winter months to see the legendary aurora borealis, aka the northern lights, or to take one of the famous dog sledding holidays. The glaciers and fjords are beyond compare, and since it is so far north you can have a winter wonderland escape late into spring! Some tour companies offer the combination of a trip to Greenland with a trip to Iceland, allowing you to see the bustling nightclubs of Reykjavik and then the sweeping snowy landscapes of the vast and empty wildnerness of Greenland.
Argentina: Snow on the Andes Mountains
Though you might struggle to find any dog sledding, holidays during the winter in the Andes, these mountains offer some of the most unique and beautiful silhouettes in the world. The peaks of the ranges shoot tall and pointed into the sky, and in the winter many of the mountain passes are completely impenetrable. Helicopter tours of the snow covered mountains and valleys offer stunning views of these amazing landscapes, and down on land you can take advantage of a range of winter activities, including skiing, sledding, and winter horseback riding.
New Zealand: Legendary Landscapes
It is no coincidence that New Zealand was chosen as the setting for Peter Jackson's trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. The lush trees, rolling mountains and deep, wide lakes make these islands the perfect backdrop for an epic film - or even just your winter holiday! You can ski with a backdrop of spectacular peaks and forests, or take one of the invigorating dog sledding holidays. There is a whole range of Lord of the Rings related tourism in the country, but if you want to avoid the crowds, there are tour companies that will take you into the unspoiled wilderness to get an unurpassed view of the natural beauty up close and personal.
About the Author:
Philippa Westwood is Marketing Manager at Windows on the Wild, a specialist of wildlife watching tours and dog sledding holidays. Destinations include Canada, Lapland and Sweden where dog sledding holidays can take you on adventurous experiences across the world.
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