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		<title>Sail the Seas!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joram Sela</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Besides luxury and glamour at affordable prices, we offer you every day and night the best live entertainment and artists on the Baltic Sea. Try your luck in the casino playing games from roulette to one armed bandits. Enjoy good wines, cocktails and champagne, have a perfect dinner, dance your legs tired, disco all night [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div id="attachment_724" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 460px"><a href="http://www.feelfinland.com/i/viking1.jpg"><img src="http://www.feelfinland.com/i/viking1.jpg" alt="Viking" title="Viking" width="450" height="169" class="size-full wp-image-724" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Viking</p></div>Besides luxury and glamour at affordable prices, we offer you every day and night the best live entertainment and artists on the Baltic Sea. Try your luck in the casino playing games from roulette to one armed bandits. Enjoy good wines, cocktails and champagne, have a perfect dinner, dance your legs tired, disco all night long – everything is possible. Welcome to the Viking World!</p>


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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joram Sela</dc:creator>
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<p>PAYMENT: Full payment of total tour price is due when all arrangements have been confirmed and invoiced.<br />
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		<title>Summer holiday in Lapland</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:48:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joram Sela</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enjoy  Lapland's summer with its pure serene nature, pristine waterways. All ages will find things to do, see and experience. ]]></description>
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<p><strong>Duration:</strong> Six or Seven Nights<strong> </strong> <strong><br />
Season:</strong> Lapland&#8217;s summer<br />
<strong>Suitable for:</strong> couples, families, small and big groups<br />
<strong>How to get around:</strong> rental car<br />
<strong>When:</strong> June through August<br />
<strong>How to get there:</strong> Train or bus link from Helsinki, Turku or Tamere, flight from Helsinki<br />
<strong>Combine with:</strong> Vacation package in Stockholm, Helsinki, Turku and Tallinn</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A modern apartment located by the Bay of Bothnia, in Simo, which is the southernmost county of Lapland. We offer the unique combination of natural surroundings and traditions with fully equipped high quality accommodation facilities.</p>
<p>The apartment hotel accommodation consists of high class cabins. The cabins are located by the sea and every cabin has a marvelous direct sea view. The cabins present old fishing tradition. The salmon fishing has been practiced in Simo since 17th century and our new cabins are designed to look like traditional storehouse of fishermen. The design was made together with National board of antiquities and historical monuments.</p>
<p>  <strong>Description of cabins</strong>: •Direct sea view from each cabin • Cosy decoration; wood, warm colours and plenty of textiles • Under floor heating • 2 bedrooms: 2 individual beds in each room which can either be joined together or kept separate, one extra bed ( sofa for two, in the living room ). • Combined living room / kitchen, WC, bathroom, sauna, Fireplace</p>
<p><strong>Equipment </strong>• Electric stove, microwave oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee maker, electric kettle, toaster, kitchen utensils and cutlery for 6 persons, drying cupboard, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, satellite TV / pay-tv , portable phone in each room functioning as a service/ information line to reception • 1 plug-in per apartment for heating up the car engine in the winter Equipment for infants Baby cot, potty and baby high chair can be provided for children</p>
<p><strong>Equipment</strong> for <strong>disabled persons</strong> One cabin has facilities for handicapped persons Breakfast, bed clothes, bed linen, towels, bath rope, daily cleaning and firewood are included in the cabin price.</p>
<p><strong>RESTAURANT  </strong></p>
<p>The restaurant operates in the old Vicarage, in the building which is more than 100 years old.</p>
<p>Charming and historical surroundings create a special atmosphere for dining. Our delicious dishes are prepared with love by our chefs. You can enjoy Lappish a´la carte or delicious lunch from our famous buffet.</p>
<p><strong>PRICES SUMMER 2009-2010 </strong></p>
<p>Accommodation net rates for a cottage apartment, incl. final cleaning, bed linens, breakfast and towel set.</p>
<p>Accommodation rates-rates for min 5 nights</p>
<p>156 € /night / 2 persons</p>
<p>182 € /night / 3-4 persons</p>
<p>218 € /night / 5-6 persons</p>
<p>Half Board 21 € per person, child 13 € (3 course)</p>
<p>Prices include breakfast and final cleaning service.</p>
<p>Dinner and lunch we have a la carte list and we can make menu offer from 19 to 45 euro according the wish of clients.</p>
<p>SUMMER PROGRAMS 2010<br />
KEMI</p>
<p>1. EXCURSION TO RANUA WILD LIFE PARK<br />
Duration: 7 h<br />
Minimum 2 participants<br />
2. BOAT EXCURSION TO KALIOSAARI ISLAND<br />
Duration 4 h<br />
Minimum 4 participants<br />
3. VISIT TO HUSKY FARM AND TREKKING WITH HUSKIES<br />
Duration: 2 h<br />
Price: 60 euro/adult, 45 euro/child<br />
Minimum 2 participants<br />
4. WHITE WATER RAFTING IN KUKKOLANKOSKI<br />
Shooting the rapids is done in a rubber boat, and the customers participate on steering by paddling. The activity starts by going through safety and paddling instructions. Waterproof clothing, rubber boots, safety vests and helmets will be handed out to the participants.<br />
The first shooting is called the &#8220;basic track&#8221;, and it follows the Finnish-Swedish border which is also where the river runs deepest.<br />
The second run will be an action track if circumstances allow. The first task of the track is to stop the raft on a back current. After that the raft is paddled along a fast track, which runs through the best waves of the river. The tasks are quite challenging. The total duration of the event is approximately 2 hours<br />
Duration: 2 hours<br />
Minimum 6 participants<br />
5. HIKING WATCHING IN MARTIMOAAPA<br />
Duration: 3 hours<br />
Minimum 2 participants<br />
6. FISHING ON SIMOJOKI RIVER<br />
River Simojoki offers excellent opportunities for fishing salmon, brown trout, grayling, whitefish, pike, perch and burbot. We will get all the necessary equipment and start fishing. Experienced guide will show us all the best places and explain different fishing techniques. During fishing we will have light lunch cooked over the fire. Also cached fish can be cooked on fire or at hotel restaurant in the evening.<br />
Duration: 4 hours<br />
Minimum 2 participants</p>
<p>BOOKING: You can fill in the request form to make a provisional booking or to ask for more information<br />
or call us at +9358-45 1236 660</p>



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		<title>Best of the Archipelago Trail</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:40:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joram Sela</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enjoy the spectacular archipelago while riding a bike or scooter or driving a car.  Covers about 250 km including some 10 archipelago municipalities, 12 bridges and nine ferry crossings  ]]></description>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Long archipelago route clockwise by bi</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">k</span><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">e ( or by car )<strong><span> </span></strong></span> </strong></p>
<div><strong><strong>Duration:</strong> Four or five days, three or four nights</strong></div>
<div><strong><strong>Length</strong>: 250 km. (155-miles) <strong><br />
Season:</strong> Southwest Finland’s beautiful summer<br />
<strong>Suitable for:</strong> couples, families, small groups<br />
<strong>How to get around:</strong> Bicycle, scooter<br />
<strong>Difficulty level</strong>: Intermediate, advanced<br />
<strong>When:</strong> June through August<br />
<strong>How to get there:</strong> Train or bus link from Helsinki to Turku., ferry connection from Stockholm <strong> </strong></strong></div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline">Overview</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">:</span> Enjoy the spectacular archipelago while riding a bike or scooter or driving a car  This special tour program is filled with fun attractions and great atmosphere. The Long Archipelago Ring Route covers about 250 kilometers, including some 10 archipelago municipalities, 12 bridges and nine ferry crossings.<br />
The route begins in Turku, and stretches to the outer islands of the archipelago: Korppoo, Houtskär and Iniö, before returning to Turku via Merimasku and Naantali. Cyclists can choose how to break up their journey on a day-to-day basis.</strong></div>
<div><strong> <strong>Itinerary:</strong></strong></div>
<p>Day. 1 Arrive in Turku by bus, train, plane or ferry.</p>
<p> Your guide will greet you at the bicycle/scooter rental shop. You will receive bikes, helmets and maps. You will be given several route descriptions to help you to decide on a route.</p>
<p>Your first accommodation will be in Parainen, around 20 km (12 miles) from Turku, at Camping <em>Solliden.</em></p>
<p><strong>Optional extra:</strong> Book yourself an archipelago sightseeing cruise or enjoy some of the many recreational activities at the site.</p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Day 2 Get to know the Archipelago</strong></p>
<p> Leave Parainen and continue to the neighboring island of Nauvo<em> (Parainen to Nauvo 33 km/20 miles)</em>. Along the way you can enjoy gorgeous archipelago scenery. Cross the bridge of <strong>Sattmark</strong> where there are popular hiking and nature trails. Further along the road 17 km (10 miles) from the center of Parainen, you will reach the ferry at Lillmälö. These yellow ferries are both free and frequent.</p>
<p>Nauvo is one of the biggest and busiest islands in the Turku archipelago. It has an exceptionally busy harbor, with many restaurants, shops and galleries.</p>
<p>Embark on a guided kayak tour from the heart of Nauvo, after an introduction course and safety demonstration. Equipment is provided. Suitable for all experience levels.</p>
<p> <em>Your next charming accommodation is a small and cozy bed-and-breakfast in Nauvo. </em></p>
<p> <strong>Day 3. Fishing the Archipelago way</strong></p>
<p>The journey continues after breakfast.</p>
<p>Cross the sea by ferry to Korppoo island <em>(Nauvo to Korpoo 27 km/17 miles)</em> situated in the middle of the archipelago. The next leg of the archipelago trail is Houtskär <em>(Korppoo to Houtskär 25 km/16 miles)</em>. The day is devoted to fishing. Boats hold three or four people, and fishing tackle is included.: You are now ready to catch some great fish!<br />
Overnight stay at an idyllic waterfront cottage.</p>
<p> <strong>Day 4. Hiking in the wilderness </strong></p>
<p>Next morning it is time to leave Houtskär and continue to Iniö<em> (Houtskär to- Iniö 25 km/16 miles)</em>, a tiny island in the archipelago with only 200 permanent residents.<br />
Have lunch at the guest harbor and take a ferry to the next island , Kustavi<em>. (Iniö to Kustavi 13 km/8 miles). </em>Kustavi incorporates over 2,000 islands. In summer when people flock there for boating, fishing, hiking, camping, and many other outdoor activities. Your wilderness guide will lead you in the Archipelago forests including a visit to the Katanpaa coastal fort, built by the Russians in the early20th century. There is an option to learn the techniques of archipelago pottery making.<br />
Sleep over in B&amp;B guest house in Kustavi or Taivassalo.</p>
<p> <strong>Day 5</strong>.  <strong>Pleasant promenades in picturesque resort town Naantali with pampering at the premier spa.</strong></p>
<p> The group takes an early morning ferry to the island of Velkua and continues towards Merimasku<em>. (Velkua to Merimasku 19 km/12 miles)</em>.</p>
<p>Cross the bridge to the island of Luonnonmaa. The road passes close to Kultaranta Castle; the official summer residence of the Finnish President. The garden around the castle boasts more than 3,500 roses and approximately one thousand square meters (10,700 square feet) of greenhouse area. The beautiful garden surrounding the granite castle is open throughout the summer months.</p>
<p>The journey (6 km/3.7 miles) continues with a stunning ride over the Ukko-Pekka Bridge, on the way to Naantali, Finland’s city of sun.</p>
<p> It is time to get off the saddle for the rest of the day to please the body and soul. Naantali is one of the most popular summer resorts and it is very busy during the summer months.<br />
In Naantali you can visit the Moomin Land, to see the famous fat TV characters, or walk along the promenade of the old city with many pubs and restaurants.</p>
<p> <strong>Optional extra:</strong> Pamper yourselves at the enormous<strong><em> Naantali Spa. </em></strong>There are indoor and outdoor pools, two Turkish baths and several saunas. After the refreshing spa, there will be dinner waiting. Naantali Spa Hotel has live music every night during the summer.</p>
<p>Overnight in a bed and breakfast guest house, not far from the old city.</p>
<p> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Day 6.Turku – sightseeing , evening cruise and jazz </span></strong></p>
<p> After Naantali, it is time to get to know Turku. There is a good bike trail from Naantali to Turku, only 18 km/11 miles away.</p>
<p>When you each Turku, return the bikes or scooters.</p>
<p>Turku is the oldest city in Finland. It is also the fifth biggest, with about 170,000 residents. Turku was Finland’s largest city and capital until 1812, when the capital was moved to Helsinki. Turku was chosen by the European Union<strong> </strong>as<strong> Europe’s Capital of Culture in 2011,</strong> preparing itself for a flood of tourism over the next year and a half.</p>
<p>The city really has a lot to offer, with an array of museums, and lively summers when the whole city seems to head for the small flotilla of boat bars moored in the heart of town.</p>
<p><strong>Optional extra:</strong> Guided evening tour along the Aura River by foot. Learn about the history of Turku and see the liveliest part of it.</p>
<p><strong>Optional extra:</strong> Embark on the old s/s <em>Ukko-Pekka</em> steamboat. Archipelago styled tapas are served together with home-baked archipelago bread. Supper and dancing on the quays on the island of Loistokari.</p>
<p>The evening will end at a jazz restaurant on the Aura riverbank .<br />
Overnight in a tourist-class hotel in the city center.</p>
<p><strong>Price starts: Let us know what you are interested in on the contact form below.</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">This is a highly customizable tour package. Examplary itinerary below:</span></p>
<p> -           5 nights as follows: 2 in an comfortably equipped cottage  without breakfast, 2 nights in a bed-and-breakfast with breakfast  and 1 night in a hotel on B&amp;B basis.<br />
-           Several activities: kayak rental in Nauvo (including guiding and equipment),<br />
            Fishing in Houtskär (motorboat charter, fishing tackle and license),<br />
-           2 hours’ guided wilderness tour in Kustavi<br />
-           2 hours’ guided tour by foot in Turku<br />
-           Ferry fees on m/s Antonia and m/s Kivimo by bike<br />
-           Bike rental, tour maps, helmets,</p>
<p><strong>The archipelago ring road can also traveled by car. Please ask us for more details.<br />
</strong>The above package can be customized for particular requests. Please contact us for more information.</p>
<hr size="1" /><strong>* <strong>As a result of intensive conservation, visitor management and sustainable tourism development The Archipelago National Park has received the coveted status of a certified PAN Park.</strong></strong></p>
<p>Those traveling by motor vehicle can pace their journey with longer distances between stops while cyclists can comfortably complete the entire circular route in three days, we recommend adding an extra day.</p>
<p>Combine with: Vacation package in Stockholm, Helsinki, Turku and Tallinn</p>


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<h2>Golfing Pleasure in Åland –two days all I one package</h2>
<p>Golf-Åland All in One-package including ferry voyage Turku-Mariehamn-Turku, one night hotel accommodation,<br />
two golf rounds with pre booked starting times and paid green fee at the King&#8217;s Course and Castle Course in Kastelholm.</p>
<p>If you so wish, you can request that one (or more) of the ÅGK&#8217;s golf rounds be<br />
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For an additional fee you can also modify and book your package for example so that:<br />
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<p><strong>Type of trip: Fly &amp; Drive<br />
Duration:</strong> Six days, six nights</p>
<p><strong>Length</strong>: ca. 600 km/373 miles<br />
<strong>Season:</strong> Eastern Finland’s beautiful summer<br />
<strong>Suitable for:</strong> Individuals, families, groups of all sizes<br />
<strong>When:</strong> June through August</p>
<p><strong> </strong>This self-drive tour starts in the capital of Finland and takes you around the lake district before returning to Helsinki. The endless lakes make up almost 40 percent of this area, the <strong>largest</strong> <strong>lake district in Europe </strong>(surface area totals more than 4,400 square kilometers/1,700 square miles). We will follow the old Kings’ Road east of Helsinki, through Porvoo, Kotka and Hamina. Route will run through the pure unspoilt nature of South Karelia and several communities that magically come to life in the summer, from Imatra and Lappeenranta to the town of Savonlinna with its medieval island castle. We will stop at Mikkeli, the capital of the province of Eastern Finland before continuing south to enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Repovesi National Park and Verla Mill, now a museum and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our route takes through some of the most spectacular views in Scandinavia .<br />
Helsinki is a modern European city of culture famous especially for its design and high technology. Helsinki is a pocket-sized metropolis ideal for visitors! More than 450 years of history, several architectural layers and the impact of different periods can be clearly seen in Helsinki.</p>
<p> <strong>Itinerary: </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>DAY 1</strong></p>
<p> <strong>Arrival at Helsinki Airport</strong></p>
<p><strong>Route: Airport – Helsinki Center</strong></p>
<p><strong>Distance:</strong> 15 km/9 miles</p>
<p><strong>Accommodation:</strong> Helsinki</p>
<p><strong>What to see/do:</strong> Helsinki by night</p>
<p>Pick up your rental car. Companies are located in the corridor between terminals.. Head to the capital or take the eastern Helsinki by-pass route and head directly to Porvoo.</p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>DAY 2</strong></p>
<p><strong>Route</strong>: Helsinki – Porvoo – Kotka</p>
<p><strong>Distance</strong>: 50 km, 80 km (31 miles, 50 miles)</p>
<p><strong>Accommodation</strong>: Kotka<br />
<strong>What to see/do:</strong> <strong>We </strong>leave Helsinki early in the morning and head east on the 7 / E18<strong>. </strong>After a 50 km drive we come to<strong> </strong>the small and idyllic town of <strong>Porvoo</strong>.with its quaint , cobble stone streets, old wooden buildings, craft shops and boutiques.</p>
<p>We will vist the old town, with its beautiful 14th-century streets, many famous galleries and museums, such as the museum at the former home of national poet J.L. Runeberg and stroll along the river waterfront with its red ochre sheds and colorful cafes.</p>
<p>From Porvoo head east to <strong>Kotka</strong>, a  maritime city, located on the Gulf of Finland and its charming waterfront. In Kotka visit the Maritime Museum of Finland, housed in the architecturally unique Vellamo Center. Overnight in Kotka.</p>
<p> <strong>DAY 3</strong></p>
<p> <strong>Route</strong>: Kotka –Hamina – Lappeenranta – Imatra</p>
<p><strong>Distance</strong>: 130 km/81 miles</p>
<p><strong>Accommodation</strong>: Imatra</p>
<p><strong> </strong>Visit the The Sapokka Water Garden in Kotka, an oasis close to the town´s centre. This Finland´s most prize-awarded park is a unique whole of waterfalls, stone formations, plants and artificial lighting. Concerts take place at the outdoor stage of Sapokka Water Garden from June to August.</p>
<p>Free entrance.<br />
From Kotka continue driving east on the Kings’ Road, stopping in <strong>Hamina</strong> (40 km/25 miles), a small town with a vivid history and culture. The 350-year-old town with an unusual circular town plan has retained its ancient appearance. An 18th-century star-shaped fortress of Italian design surrounds the town center.. Guided tours can be booked at the local tourist center.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Lappeenranta</strong>, 85 km/53 miles from Hamina, is a friendly town and a hub of lakeside tourism. Our tour starts at Sandcastle, Finland’s biggest sand sculpture, crafted out of three million kilograms (over three tons) of sand. We will have a fun ride on a road train that offers sightseeing tours in the town stopping first at the Fortress, dating back to 1650, with a fascinating history, magnificent views and a myriad attractions.</p>
<p style="text-align: left" dir="rtl">Take a cruise and enjoy the beautiful Saimaa archipelago or the historic Saimaa Canal, experience its first lock, whose height is over 13 meters (42 feet). You can have lunch during the cruise (m/s <em>Camilla</em> , €25  per person.</p>
<p style="text-align: left"> Overnight in <strong>Imatra,</strong> 20 km (12 miles) from Lappeenranta, famous for its waterfalls. In Imatra you ride with Imatra Express (see video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSZf5neV8Us), rope slide which goes over the biggest rapids in Europe, Imatrankoski. Admiredthe rapid shows in summer, at 6 p.m. every day from June 26th to August 15th.</p>
<p> <strong>DAY 4</strong></p>
<p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline"> </span></em><strong>Route</strong>: Imatra – Punkaharju– Savonlinna – Mikkeli</p>
<p><strong>Distance</strong>: 118, 105</p>
<p><strong>Accommodation</strong>: Mikkeli</p>
<p> From <strong>Imatra</strong> we will take highway no. 6 and continue our drive along the Russian border towards <strong>Punkaharju.</strong></p>
<p>Punkaharju, a narrow, seven-kilometer (4.3-mile) thread of land, water never more than a few meters away on either side, is one of Finland’s most beautiful natural landscapes. You will stop at the remarkable modern art center <strong>Retretti</strong>, one of the largest in the Nordic region.It is unique in that most of its exhibition space is underground. The man-made caves total 3,700 square meters (39,000 square feet) and reach a depth of 30 meters (100 feet). A tourist attraction for families with children is the <strong> “Summerland”</strong> leisure park at Punkaharju.</p>
<p> The picturesque town of <strong>Savonlinna</strong> is situated in the heart of the Saimaa Lakeland in the eastern part of Finland. Savonlinna, which was built entirely on islands, has traditionally been and one of the top travel destination in Finland The principal sight of Savonlinna is Olavinlinna Castle, which stands on a small rocky island and is famous for its annual opera festival.<br />
Founded in 1475, it is one of the best preserved medieval castles in the Nordic countries. You are going to take a guided tour to see inside of the castle.<br />
From <strong>Savonlinna</strong> the route leads us towards <strong>Mikkeli</strong>, the place to get to know the history of the Finnish wars in the Headquarters Museum, and the Infantry Museum.</p>
<p>Overnight in Mikkeli.</p>
<p> <strong>DAY 5</strong></p>
<p><strong>Route</strong>: Mikkeli – Mäntyharju – Repovesi – Verla – Kouvola</p>
<p><strong>Distance</strong>: 45, 38, 21, 35 km (28, 23, 13, 21 miles)</p>
<p><strong>Accommodation</strong>: Kouvola</p>
<p><strong>What to see/do?</strong></p>
<p>Leave Mikkeli and drive on highway no. 5 west to Mäntyharju, a small town whose population more than doubles during the height of summer. The Salmela Art Center is one of the biggest and most famous in Finland. Its multicultural program includes art exhibitions, concerts and lectures.<br />
Take road no. 368 from Mäntyharju to Voikoski . A water bus sails from the Orilampi Cottage and Holiday Center, along Finland’s Golden Trail (www.orilampi.com) to Repovesi National Park. Repovesi has a long tradition of being one of Southern Finland’s most popular hiking destinations. The national park’s landscape features the highest cliffs in Finland, considered the best climbing wall in the country and dozens of clear lakes and ponds. A local operator offers abseiling and climbing activities, guided tours, canoe rental and more.</p>
<p> Visit <strong>Verla Mill</strong>, now a museum and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This is a living monument to the early days of the Finnish forest industry. Set in an idyllic village, it tells of the people who once lived and worked there. Overnight stay in the town of<strong> Kouvola, </strong>with its 450 lakes and over 7, 500 summer cottages.</p>
<p> <strong>DAY 6</strong></p>
<p><strong>Route</strong>: Kouvola – Helsinki-</p>
<p><strong>Distance</strong>: 135 km/84 miles</p>
<p><strong>Accommodation</strong>: Helsinki</p>
<p>The drive from Helsinki Kouvola takes less than two hours. Drop your car at the car rental place.</p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Accommodation</strong>: Helsinki</p>
<p><strong>What to see/do? </strong></p>
<p>Take a self-guided tour and see the most important and interesting parts of Helsinki, e.g. the historical center with Senate Square, the Presidential Palace, the Parliament building and Finlandia Hall, beautiful architectural sites, the famous Sibelius monument, the Mannerheim statue, a boat trip to the historical Suomenlinna Sea Fortress.</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff">Photos: </span><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/FeelFinland/LakeFinland"><span style="color: #0000ff">http://picasaweb.google.com/FeelFinland/LakeFinland</span></a><span style="color: #0000ff">#<br />
SEE ROUTE OF </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&amp;hl=iw&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=105229243280323056822.00047eaff85105288491e&amp;ll=61.019905,26.90923&amp;spn=1.863147,4.669189&amp;z=7&amp;source=embed"><span style="color: #0000ff">Lake Finland</span></a><span style="color: #0000ff"> ON  GOOGLE MAP   enlarged</span></p>
<p><strong>Prices start:<br />
275 Euros  per person  based on two people sharing double room <br />
</strong><strong>Package includes:</strong> Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis 6 nights’ accommodation in tourist-class hotels in Helsinki, Kotka, Imatra, Mikkeli , Kouvola, Helsinki</p>
<p><strong>Price does not include:</strong><br />
-car rental<br />
-insurance<br />
-entrance fees<br />
<strong><br />
Option</strong><strong>al extras</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p>- Lake cruise in Lappeenranta<br />
- Entrance to Retretti Art Center<br />
- Entrance to Verla Mill Museum<br />
- Guided tour of Olavinlinna Castle<br />
- Scenic cruise from Orilampi to Repovesi National Park and back<br />
- 3-day visa-free cruise from Lake Saimaa to St. Petersburg</p>
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<li> The tour begins with an early morning departure from Lappeenranta on m/s <em>Carelia</em> along the historic Saimaa Canal. On board you can enjoy beautiful scenery, exciting locks and good food. From Vyborg the tour continues by bus to St. Petersburg. Visa-free tours are possible for citizens of all countries.</li>
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<p><strong>Extension options:</strong></p>
<p>-Additional night in Helsinki, in a tourist-class hotel on B&amp;B basis.<br />
-Rate: €177 (in a family room)<br />
-Cruise Helsinki – Stockholm – Helsinki. 2 overnights in a B-class cabin for 4 people, including a day in Stockholm<br />
-Cruise and tour to St Petersburg<br />
-Cruise and tour to Tallinn, Estonia</p>
<p>BOOKING: You can fill in the request form to make a provisional booking or to ask for more information<br />
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		<title>Round Excursion to the Åland Islands for families by car (or by bike)</title>
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		<dc:creator>Joram Sela</dc:creator>
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<p><strong><a rel="attachment wp-att-368" href="http://www.feelfinland.com/what-to-see-do/experience-the-laplands/attachment/alandisland630x250-2/"></a>Duration:</strong> Six days, five nights<br />
<strong>Starting and finishing point: Turku, </strong></p>
<p><strong>Length</strong>: ca. 120-140 km/75-86 miles<br />
<strong>Season:</strong> The Finnish Archipelago’s beautiful summer<br />
<strong>Suitable for:</strong> individuals, families, small groups<br />
<strong>Difficulty level</strong>: Easy (car), intermediate (bike)<br />
<strong>When:</strong> June through August<br />
<strong>How to get there:</strong> Train or bus link from Helsinki to Turku., ferry connection from Stockholm <strong><br />
Combine with:</strong> Vacation package in Stockholm or Helsinki</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Overview</span></strong></p>
<p>Visit one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the world. A trip to Åland through the small archipelago, with its historical sites and lovely coastlines, is something you will never forget. As a result of intensive conservation, visitor management and sustainable tourism development, the Archipelago National Park has received the coveted status of a <strong>certified PAN Park</strong></p>
<p>The Åland Islands are situated in the very heart of the Baltic Sea between Helsinki and Stockholm.</p>
<p>The islands are full of possibilities for various outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking, swimming and fishing. Rent a boat or a kayak or discover the island on foot. The islands wake up early in the spring when the tourists arrive. The center of the main island has much to offer tourists with several restaurants, pubs and cafés. Take a ferry to another island where you can explore nature, and enjoy the wide sea around you</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Day. 1 </span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Arrival in Turku</strong></p>
<p><strong>Your hostess will greet you at the bike/ car rental place next to the bus station. You will be handed maps, tour guides and good tips for making your travel an enjoyable experience.</strong></p>
<p>Check in at your comfortable hotel, in the center of town. Spend the day taking a ride along river Aura with verdant banks and natural harbors around which the city was founded some 800 years ago. After a good night’s sleep wake up energized to tour the most popular sites of the bustling and attractive city. See attached leaflet for some suggested sites and attractions. All sites are within 10 to 15 minutes’ walk.</p>
<p><strong>Day 2. Heading out from the city deep into the archipelago</strong></p>
<p>Start off trip from your hotel in Turku and head towards <strong>Kustavi</strong> (69 km/43 miles from Turku). Cyclists can choose to take a bus to Kustavi, with bikes being conveyed on the bus too.</p>
<p>Spend the day touring and hiking in this island municipality which offers pleasant leisure activities close to nature.</p>
<p>In Kustavi you will hop on a ferry to the island of <strong>Brändö</strong>, halfway to Åland mainland, which is recommended for an overnight stay. Situated in the northeastern corner of the province of Åland there are lots of islets, cliffs to explore and enjoy.</p>
<p><strong>Day 3. Åland mainland – history and present</strong></p>
<p>The following morning you can continue the journey to Åland mainland. Your ferry arrives at the island of <strong>Vårdö</strong>. Visit the school museum or drive to the closest camping site to explore the archipelago on canoe excursions and fishing</p>
<p>.Your second stop in Åland is the Kastelholm Castle, a medieval castle in the municipality of <strong>Sund</strong>., today a major tourist attraction. We recommend a visit to famous Castle Golf Course, where you can feast your eyes on the fabulous park area even if you are not a player.</p>
<p>Continue from Kastelholm to <strong>Saltvik</strong>, of northern Åland, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful areas of the archipelago. Bays cut deep into the land surrounded by clear water. *Here is where you find your lovely B&amp;B, an excellent place to stay, especially for families with children, wishing to relax in peace and quiet.</p>
<p><em>*Alternatively overnight stay will be in a guest house in Kastelholm .</em></p>
<p><strong>Day 4. Touring the main island. Sightseeing in Mariehamn the capital of Åland</strong></p>
<p><em>Spend the day touring Åland mainland.</em></p>
<p>There is much to discover in a small space in Åland. The main island is no bigger than 45 km (28 miles) from north to south and 50 km (31 miles) from east to west. Its small size makes it easy to discover the whole of Åland. The whole family can enjoy it, with plenty of fun activities for children, big and small.</p>
<p><em>Continue your trip to Mariehamn, the capital of Åland</em>.</p>
<p>It is a quaint town with its 11,000 inhabitants. The town center has much to offer in a small space; you are always near shopping, restaurants, culture and experiences. With 1.5 million tourists each year, the town feels more spacious and larger than many other towns of the same size</p>
<p>In the West Harbor of Mariehamn are the Maritime Museum and an old sailing ship, the four-masted <em>Pommern</em>, which is now a museum.<br />
Wander along idyllic small-town streets, look at local arts and crafts and go and have a coffee.</p>
<p>Your accommodation will be in a comfortable tourist-class family hotel in Mariehamn.</p>
<p><strong>Day 5. Sightseeing Mariehamn –  depart Mariehamn to return to Turku</strong></p>
<p><strong>Morning: Continue sightseeing in Mariehamn and strolling downtown or in the nearby nature areas.</strong></p>
<p>Afternoon: Board a Viking Line ship at Mariehamn to return to Turku</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Prices</span></strong></p>
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<td width="215" valign="top">Two adults</td>
<td width="170" valign="top">470€</td>
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<td width="215" valign="top">Two adults with one child*</td>
<td width="170" valign="top">580€</td>
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<td width="215" valign="top">Two adults with two children*</td>
<td width="170" valign="top">768€</td>
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<p><strong> </strong>*twelve year old or younger</p>
<p> Price includes: Accommodation for four nights as follows:</p>
<p>-       1 night accommodation in a tourist class hotel in the center of Turku</p>
<p>-       2 nights in a bed and breakfast guest houses in Brando and Saltvik or Kasterholm<br />
and 1 night in tourist class hotel in Mariehamn</p>
<p>-       Accommodation in a double/family room on BB basis</p>
<p>-       Alands Trafiken Ferry transfer – Brando – Aland Mainland</p>
<p>-       Viking Line Ferry Cruise Mariehamn- Turku</p>
<p> Price does not include:</p>
<p>-       Car rental – <strong>299</strong><strong> </strong>Euros for five days, A/B class, Renault Twingo, Peugeot207</p>
<p>-       Bike rental – 115Euros for five days</p>
<p>-       Entrance tickets to museums</p>
<p>-       any insurances</p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Extension Options:</strong></p>
<p>-       1 night in Helsinki, in a four star hotel on B+B basis. 18.6-31.8.</p>
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<td rowspan="2" width="269" valign="top">Double RoomPrice per person</td>
<td width="144" valign="top">18.6-31.8.</td>
<td width="144" valign="top">1.5-17.6</td>
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<td width="144" valign="top">44€</td>
<td width="144" valign="top">563€</td>
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<td rowspan="2" width="269" valign="top">Extra bed – children 0-12-       adult</td>
<td width="144" valign="top">24€</td>
<td width="144" valign="top">24€</td>
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<td width="144" valign="top">336€</td>
<td width="144" valign="top">36€</td>
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<p> -       Cruise from Turku &#8211; Stockholm. Overnight in a B-class cabin for 4 people.</p>
<p>Rate:182 Euros (For a family of 4people)</p>
<p>-       Cruise Turku – Stockholm – Helsinki. 2 overnights in a B-class cabin for 4 people.</p>
<p>Cruise includes a day in Stockholm.</p>
<p>Rate: 399 Euros (For a family of 4people)</p>
<p>Turku – Stockholm – Helsinki. 2 overnights in a B-class cabin for 4 people.</p>


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		<title>Culture &amp; Festivities</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joram Sela</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What makes Finland special? The only way you can really find out is by coming to visit. Time your trip for one of the annual festive periods and you&#8217;ll get a taste of a uniquely Finnish atmosphere. Midsummer is an expansive celebration of abundant daylight, a time to relax at a water-side cottage or forest [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What makes Finland special? The only way you can really find out is by coming to visit. Time your trip for one of the annual festive periods and you&#8217;ll get a taste of a uniquely Finnish atmosphere.  Midsummer is an expansive celebration of abundant daylight, a time to relax at a water-side cottage or forest retreat, sampling the invigorating national sauna-bathing ritual.</p>


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		<title>Spa and Treatments</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joram Sela</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finland has had spas ever since the 19th century, when Russian aristocrats came here in search of rest and relaxation. These spas, and the treatments they offer, have been revived in recent decades. Well-equipped spa hotels provide physical and spiritual rejuvenation for weary urban souls. Many Finnish spas use native treatments and emphasize the importance [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finland has had spas ever since the 19th century, when Russian aristocrats came here in search of rest and relaxation. These spas, and the treatments they offer, have been revived in recent decades.</p>
<p>Well-equipped spa hotels provide physical and spiritual rejuvenation for weary urban souls. Many Finnish spas use native treatments and emphasize the importance of nature in wellbeing. Saunas, cleansing rituals, peat wrapping and, for the more adventurous, dry cupping are all available. </p>
<p>Finnish day spas offer you relaxing treatments during your city break. You can try exotic Finnish treatments like a reindeer milk facial in Lapland, Nordic Body Scrub with Nordic Sea salt,  rolling pin massage or arctic cloudberry peeling. Let yourself be pampered!</p>


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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:43:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joram Sela</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no better way to relax than in the quiet of the Finnish countryside. You can hear the lap of water against the shore, the breeze rustling the birch leaves, and the sound of a cuckoo far off. Relax on the deck of your country cottage, right by the water&#8217;s edge. The rowboat is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is no better way to relax than in the quiet of the Finnish countryside. You can hear the lap of water against the shore, the breeze rustling the birch leaves, and the sound of a cuckoo far off.</p>
<p>Relax on the deck of your country cottage, right by the water&#8217;s edge. The rowboat is moored at the dock , a freshly caught fish is cooking on the grill and you watch the sun sink lower in the northwestern sky. You can smell birch smoke coming from the sauna fire. The summer day is so long it makes you feel like you can live forever.</p>
<p>Or, change the scene a bit. You are on the porch of a manor house, a spa once visited by Russian noblemen. After a refreshing day of light exercise in the great outdoors you relax in the sauna. Perhaps you will pamper yourself with a peat massage or a bath with native herbs in the privacy of your own cottage. Afterward you can indulge yourself in a delicious meal of organically produced food. </p>


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