Grand Scandinavian Capitals Journey - A New Take on a Classic Getaway

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We have worked hard to put together an impressive collection of tours for the upcoming 2009 season, but we have also kept on a few of our old favorites, with some new and exciting twists. Our Grand Scandinavian Capitals Journey is a timeless tour that has been with us from the beginning and this year, it is only bigger and better.

Scandinavian culture is so rich and intertwined throughout northern Europe that it often makes more sense to grab a little of each of the great cities so that you can have a taste of what each country has to offer, instead of only traveling to one or two. This is the type of journey that our Grand Scandinavian Capitals Journey can offer you. With fourteen nights accommodations, you get the best of the best. Starting out in Copenhagen, you will stroll the city and enjoy a festive dinner on the spectacular grounds of Tivoli. After another day, an overnight ferry will take you into the enchanting Oslo by way of the fjords.

From Oslo, you will venture into the breathtaking Norwegian countryside, ensuring that you get the best panoramic views of its stunning mountains and serene fjords. Your time in the countryside will act as a refreshing balance to the time that you spend in the cities. After an in-depth look at Oslo, you make your way to Stockholm for a few glittering days, and onto Helsinki by boat.

By the time you are finished with your Grand Scandinavian Capitals Journey, you will have experienced all of Scandinavia in a very intimate and friendly way. Our clients return to this tour year after year by way of referral. They enjoy the length, breadth, and depth of the tour, often expressing that our guides simply know when to stop and know when to keep going and always know how to make them laugh. The 2009 season can only promise more of the same wonders from this classic tour, with even greater service. We have been around long enough to know what works and what doesn’t and where the best memories are made. The Nordic Company can’t wait to bring you along!

Scandinavia - The Perfect Time to Plan

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As the holiday season approaches, we at the Nordic Company like to impress upon our clients that there is no better time to start planning that memorable family vacation. By November, our dazzling 2009 brochure is off the press and ready to deliver to your door. We’ve just spent the last few months organizing new tours and revamping old ones, so we are practically bubbling over with eagerness to share with you this year’s latest knowledge and greatest tips. Furthermore, the generally gradual start to the travel season enables us to put a lot of care into your itineraries.

The holiday season enables you to get together with your family and discuss trip ideas in detail. Many of our clients come to us after Thanksgiving and having spoken with their family, they present us with a list of their travel ideas. The Nordic Company takes these ideas and turns them into a beautifully crafted, exceptionally memorable travel itinerary that will suit the whole family. Next time the family gathers, whether it be Christmas, Hannukah, or New Year’s, they can discuss the itinerary proposal, make amendments, and come back to us with a fine-tuned trip. Once all are in agreement, the Nordic Company will make the necessary adjustments and present the final product.

The best aspect of planning in the winter time is that you beat the springtime rush and you give yourself something to look forward to, just as the New Year begins. In the next few blogs, I’ll talk about some of the phenomenal tours we have for 2009 and some of the more unique independent itineraries that we have designed this past year. With a country as beautiful and rich as Scandinavia – there is bound to be something to catch your fancy.

Scandinavia - An Economy Apart

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Given all of the news about the economy these days, we thought it might be useful to give you a window into the basics of Scandinavian economy. All the countries of northern Europe – namely Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland – typically enjoy free health care and education in addition to a high standard of living. Living in a socialist democracy allows them these benefits, but at the cost of a heavy income tax on Scandinavian paychecks. Income tax can range anywhere from 40 – 60 percent.

Business is also strong in Scandinavia. Low corporate taxes and minimal violence make Scandinavia a popular place to relocate and invest in. Job creation is based on a system called “flexicurity” which includes ample unemployment benefits, but also insists that workers take government sponsored training for new available jobs.

Although the sustainability of a socialist welfare state is contested by some economists, over time, the Scandinavian countries have done well to support themselves. Even in the current economic decline, Scandinavian countries remain strong and relatively rich due to their valuable natural resources and of course, their spectacular tourism industry.

Come enjoy the beauty of Scandinavia, still as timeless and pristine as ever, with a Nordic Company holiday today. It’s never too early to start planning your much-needed summer getaway or putting together a travel package sure to delight your grandparents – like a pilgrimage to their homeland. The Nordic Company is well-versed in special spots of Scandinavia and we are ready and waiting to share our knowledge with you!