Lapland ranked 2nd best tourist spot in 2017

Bloomberg, a leading US media company has ranked the Finnish Lapland as the second best destination for tourists in 2017, particularly during the summer to witness the round-the-clock daytime.

A special section on tourism published in January, Bloomberg Pursuits also highlighted the ultra-modern Arctic Treehouse Hotel in Rovaniemi and the glass-domed Northern Lights Village as two plush spots from where to witness the Northern Lights, which are said to appear there 200 times a year.

Under the headline “Where to Go in 2017: The 20 destinations that will be especially hot this year—and the data you need to plan your trip,” the report ranked Sri Lanka the top on the list followed by Finland, Portugal, Myanmar, Malta, and Peru.

About Finland the report said, The Finnish may be a modest lot, but they will have a bunch to boast about in 2017. Helsinki is buzzing with the energy of the country’s centennial: A grand hotel called the St. George will open this summer in a 19th century landmark building, and a showstopping public sauna by Avanto Architects is stoking the flames of a long-time national obsession.”

“But the real excitement lies in Finnish Lapland, where adventurers on the hunt for ‘the next Iceland’ can find the country’s most magical experiences,” it added.

According to the report, Luxe outfitter Abercrombie & Kent is launching a private jet expedition to the area that includes an Arctic treasure hunt and ice track racing with champion drivers.

In 2017 Finland celebrates its pristine natural environments—from its many islands and lakes to forests and peat lands—with elaborate parties in the wild to honour the nation’s 100th year, said the report.

It recommends a series of midsummer choral concerts in hidden crannies of the country’s national parks, set to simultaneously unfold on August 26 as its top pick, while also suggesting tourists to visit Finland in June for the amazing festivals and in July for the endless sunshine.

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