Northern Lights in Finland
(64 Reviews)
100% Recommended
Kay Sanderford
Kerrville, TX
Cruises, Luxury, & Groups Travel Specialist
Hello! I am so glad that you are here and thinking about, dreaming of, and getting ready to plan your next travel adventure! I have been working in the travel industry since 1989 and my passion for helping people discover the world, relax, and/or ...
Hello! I am so glad that you are here and thinking about, dreaming of, and getting ready to plan your next travel adventure! I have been working in the travel industry since 1989 and my passion for helping people discover the world, relax, and/or find their next adventure has never waned ... it has only grown, in fact! I am so blessed to have made a successful career out of doing what I love.
My 30+ years working in the travel industry have afforded me extensive experience in every sector of travel, from escorted tours to cruises to luxury travel to bespoke packages, and more. I’ve had the opportunity to travel the world and use my personal research to inform my work, for the benefit of my clients (and my own benefit too, of course!) However, my greatest delight and what I am most proud of is providing excellent customer service. In fact, my business has been built almost entirely on referrals and word-of-mouth. Many of my clients have even become my travel buddies. I believe that travel is the cure for many ailments, thus I take my job very seriously and work hard to provide the best possible experience for my clients!
I can’t wait to help make your travel dreams become a reality. Please call or email me today and let's get started!
Happy travels,
Kay
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Getting ready for a reindeer sleigh ride!
In December of 2022 I had the amazing opportunity to accompany Kensington Tours, a luxury bespoke travel company, to Finland. Wow! It was the trip of a lifetime! Finland has been ranked No.1 as the "happiest country in the world" for six years running due to it's low crime rates, good public services, overall well-being, and the generosity of the people. The gorgeous landscapes and abounding nature can't hurt either!
We had various accommodations while in Finland, but my favorite lodging was the Arctic Treehouse Hotel. I've been to 6 continents and more countries that I can count, and I've never stayed anywhere quite like it. The hotel is intentional to leave as small a footprint as possible, which really helps you to feel and appreciate being one with nature. The design of the hotel is so cool and I really enjoyed the cozy beds with fluffy blankets and the sauna and steam rooms (which everyone has in their homes in Finland!).
The wildlife in Finland was abundant and we got to see wild fox, snowshoe rabbits, and even feed reindeer. Reindeer are very prevalent and most people own reindeer herds!
The food was spectacular - simple and elegant yet not fussy or pretentious. As you might imagine, all the ingredients are fresh and locally sourced, so the food doesn't need much embellishment!
There are so many things that I could highlight from the trip - from cross-country skiing to visiting the Helsinki Christmas Market to participating in the Polar Plunge (think wearing an insulated bubble suit and floating in the ice cold water!). However, the highlight of my trip was getting to see the Northern Lights. It was breathtaking and a sight I won't soon forget. There are many theories as to what causes the explosion of rainbow colors cascading across the night sky, but a firm answer is as elusive as the phenomenon itself. The mystery makes is all the more dazzling!
I would 10 out of 10 recommend a trip to Finland!