Luminous Lapland is Home to Year Round Holiday Magic

EL SEGUNDO, CA – The holiday season is a magical time of year. Travcoa, the world leader in luxury travel, invites travelers to celebrate this magic with an enchanting arctic adventure to the snow-covered terrain of Finland and Sweden. Departing March 7, 2013, guests on Travcoa's 15-day Lapland's Magical Northern Lights & Reindeer Safari Escorted Journey will explore the cities of Helsinki and Stockholm; cross the Arctic Circle; cruise on a powerful icebreaker; and travel by dogsled, snowmobile, and reindeer-pulled sleigh through pristine wintry wilderness. Highlights of the trip include viewing the Northern Lights, a stay in Sweden's remarkable ICEHOTEL, and participation in the colorful traditions of the annual St. Maria's Day celebrations.
 
'This journey showcases the breathtakingly beautiful aspects of northern Sweden and Finland that few travelers ever see,' stated Jerre Fuqua, President of Travcoa. 'Guests will not only witness the most spectacular Northern Lights in 11 years as the auroral activity cycle peaks, but will also be able to discover the old-world charm of historic cities, people, and culture of this intriguing northern region.'
 
The St. Maria's Day celebrations in Hetta, Finland bring travelers and Scandinavia's indigenous herders, the Sámi, together for a day of traditional dance, local delicacies and reindeer racing. Throughout the journey, guests will enjoy the finest accommodations, including the world-renowned ICEHOTEL located in a small Swedish village just north of the Arctic Circle.
 
Lapland's Magical Northern Lights & Reindeer Safari Escorted Journey is priced from $14,390 per person and is limited to a maximum of 18 guests. For more information, to request a brochure, or to make a reservation, please contact your travel agent or a Travcoa Journey Consultant at 1-800-992-2003, email info@travcoa.com or visit www.travcoa.com.
 
About Travcoa:
Travcoa has been leading luxury adventures and in-depth explorations of the world's most interesting destinations since 1954. The company offers three types of travel experiences around the globe: small-group Escorted Journeys with comprehensive itineraries guided by professional Travel Directors; pre-designed and priced Independent Journeys for guests who prefer private travel on a date of their choice; and Tailor-Made Journeys crafted to individual guest specifications.

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