DUNCAN CRAIG ventures to the Arctic Circle to explore Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago that featured in the BBC's Frozen Planet series

A cross-country skiing holiday in Scandinavia proves the perfect getaway for COLIN NICHOLSON to enjoy with his mother and father

SARA MACEFIELD writes a cruise week special

It's a fantastic time to find cruising bargains, says DEBORAH STONE, who reviews some of the best on offer

You don't have to push the boat out to enjoy an unforgettable cruise, says SARA MACEFIELD

NATALIE CHALK tries to catch a wave in the remote Lofoten Islands, home to the northernmost aqua-sports school

With guaranteed snow and uncrowded slopes the resort of Hemsedal is a skier's paradise, as DAN PARKINSON and friends discover

The best time to see the natural wonder of the Northern Lights, heavenly curtains of shimmering green and yellow billowing across polar skies, is between November and April. JAMES WEBB picks the top spots to enjoy this natural show

Dramatic landscapes, beautiful coastal scenery and the magical Northern Lights make Norway an unbeatable destination, as ANNABELLE THORPE discovers

Intimate cruise ships offer a private yacht feeling without a hefty price tag, says EMILY BAMBER