Iglu.com is made up of three brands - Iglu Ski, Iglu Cruise and Planet Cruise. We are the UK’s largest independent agent of ski holidays and cruises, following our acquisition of Planet Cruise in June 2013. Yes it’s pricey, but if you’re going to splurge on one thing during this absolute trip of a lifetime, let it be this! Even if it’s just for a night! Hopefully this will give you a bit more of an idea about what exactly is involved in this unique type of accommodation and what to expect… While most of them do have certain common features, it is worth bearing in mind that the following info in this article is based on my experience at the Arctic Guesthouse Igloos in Ranua, Finland.

Because honestly, there were so many ingenious storage spots in this fairly small space that I couldn’t believe it. Bin-credible! Spellbinding timelapse video of trash-filled rivers in Indonesia being cleaned up by charity workers goes viralWorld Cruises departing from the UK generally start from Southampton, meaning that not only will you be able to enjoy exploring all four corners of the globe, but you can do so without having to worry about long haul flights and small luggage allowances. World Cruise Itinerary In the summer, long sunny days that illuminate a beautiful, wild landscape filled with rich pine forests and lakes, make it just as magical and peaceful.

Needless to say, I was blown away by my time in a glass igloo in Lapland, but there are a few things I’d recommend you consider and plan before you enjoy a similar trip. Setting sail from Southampton, what better way to explore the world than on a P&O world cruise. Lasting for almost 100 days, you can expect a wealth of onboard activities coupled with shore excursions that take you right to the heart of life at each port of call. Cunard World Cruise To put it simply, glass igloos are the iconic form of accommodation up here in the Arctic Circle, making them a key part of many peoples’ trips to this utterly unique part of the world. Frozen in winter, the lake is a wonderful expanse that stretches out infront of the igloos to give some amazing snowy views. Following a sold out run at Bristol Old Vic last Christmas (2018) Igloo embarks on a short national tour (2020).The best cool boxes keep the contents chilled better for longer. The best electric cool boxes cooled the chilled bottles of water to an even lower temperature by the end of the day than when we put them in. Leakproof Direct flights with Finnair from Helsinki arrive at all the Lapland airports – yes there’s more than one! From under the double bed to next to the front door, the whole igloo was so well-designed it was like small-space living at its very best. Electric cool boxes Don’t require ice but they do require power. You either plug the box into your car (12V), the most common type of charger, or into the mains by a UK plug. They require constant power, though will still keep contents cool for a few hours if you unplug. You can get battery-powered boxes, but they’re less common and far more expensive.

An amazing, natural phenomenon, you really can’t control the conditions that will allow you to see the Northern Lights, or not, but you can give yourself the best chance by staying in a glass igloo with maximum viewing ability. Take a cruise to Antarctica or the northern Arctic; explore a land of white natural beauty and wonderful wildlife. Our experts will explain everything about the two poles as you watch the penguins in Antarctica or whales and polar bears in the Arctic. There's no greater adventure than travelling to the ends of the earth. A once-in-a-lifetime experience! Cultural journeysPopular sectors include Singapore to Southampton, Southampton to Dubai or Cape Town to Southampton. Where flights to long haul destinations are required, such as Hong Kong, Mumbai and Sydney, cruise passengers can take the opportunity to add a couple of hotel nights to explore these fascinating destinations as part of a cruise and stay holiday. World Cruise Lines So, after selling you the benefits of why you should stay in a Lapland glass igloo, I thought it was worth taking a moment to talk about my experience of doing just that. All cool boxes performed OK, but all the electric cool boxes we tested performed better than passive ones.

The glass igloos also had a clean and odour-free composting toilet, separated from the bedroom, which was easy to use and much appreciated when it was so cold outside! Our activity holidays are for everyone, people who love danger or who just like sports. We have a huge variety of water, snow or desert holidays. We’ll take you SCUBA diving in the Red Sea or kayaking and white water rafting in Canada. If you prefer snow, you can try skiing or snowboarding in the Alps or even igloo-building. For those who like warmer weather, we also have sandboarding (the desert version of skateboarding) or camel safaris. Polar expeditions While sailing westbound is the most common, some world voyages may cruise eastbound, visiting similar destinations but in reverse. While the itinerary may differ slightly depending on which cruise line you choose, a typical cruise around the world from Southampton could look like this:

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World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while travelling and claim online from anywhere in the world. It looks like something out of a film set, and under the cover of snow I would never have guessed that the building had been untouched for four decades. I was concerned about wild animals, there are bears in hibernation, wolves and moose here as well as the deep snow which restricted movement. The good thing about the Arctic Guesthouse is that they also have non-igloo accommodation choices that are cheaper, so if you can only afford 1-2 nights in an igloo, you can easily swap to their guesthouse accommodation just a few metres away.