Sweden

If you enjoy history, culture, and spectacular natural beauty unlike anywhere else on earth, then put the Kingdom of Sweden on your travel itinerary. Although it's more crowded in the summer months, the trade-off is that the sun shines long into the night and you can fit more fun into every day including Midsummer, an immensely popular celebration of the summer solstice. Sweden is a wonderful place to escape the cities and enjoy the simple pleasures of beautiful landscape, fresh air and clear cool lakes. You'll find many opportunities for hiking, canoeing, cycling and berry-picking, as well as simply enjoying the spectacular sights. However, there's much to see in the cities, so don't pass them by. Stockholm is not only the largest city and capital, but is also a city made of up fourteen islands connected by bridges. Simply walking along the city's waterways and visiting the beautiful parks is a joy, as this is a beautiful city. Gothenburg is the major port, and the sea and its related trade have shaped this into a vibrant and interesting city. Gotland, in the Baltic Sea, is Sweden's largest island with the medieval city of Visby that shouldn't be missed. If you like snow, skiing and skating, you should take up the challenge of visiting Sweden in the winter. Are is one of the largest ski resorts and a favorite winter destination. A spectacular sight, the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, is built from scratch every year. This actual hotel, situated on the banks for the Torne River, sleeps over 100 guests and includes a sauna, a cinema and the "Absolut Ice Bar." As you can imagine, there's much more to Sweden than frozen lakes and fjords, so come and explore for yourself.