Nature Travels in the News

Nature Travels in the News

UK National Newspapers

The Independent

The Independent - 27/02/10

"The crowning glory of cross country skiing routes...Nature Travels runs eight-day tours along the most picturesque section of the trail."

The Independent recommends our Ski Touring on the King's Trail from Abisko to Kebnekaise experience as one of "The Greatest Journeys on Earth".

The Guardian

The Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - 20/02/10

"These days, people demand evidence of real commitment to community, place and the environment. That is exactly what the companies in Guardian Green Travel List do."

The Guardian recommends Nature Travels as one of the world's "outstanding green travel companies" in the Green Travel List 2010.

The Daily Mail

The Daily Mail - 06/02/10

"Test yourself in Sweden's Dalsland Canoe Marathon. The 35-mile route slices along rivers and lakes towards a crayfish party at the finishing line."

The Daily Mail recommends our Dalsland Canoe Marathon experience as one of its "Best Fitness Holidays".

The Sunday Mirror

The Sunday Mirror - 24/01/10

"A wealth of winter activities for all ages, including sledging, tobogganing and cross-country skiing."

The Sunday Times recommends our Winter Weeks in the Mountains experience as one of its Top Ten Winter Sports Holidays.

The Sunday Times

The Sunday Times - 03/01/10

"Flee to the snowbound silence of Hälsingland, 2.5 hours north of Stockholm. Deep in a fairy-tale forest, Lasse and Åsa have turned their farm into a winter wonderland."

The Sunday Times recommends our Winter Wonderland on a Forest Farm experience as one of its top weekend breaks for 2010.

The Guardian

The Guardian online - 23/09/09

"Chris Madigan discovers abundant sea life, colourful cold-water reefs and wild, car-free countryside as one of the first visitors to Sweden's first marine national park in the Koster Islands."

The Guardian visits Sweden's first Marine National Park and recommends our 3-day Sea Kayaking in Koster Archipelago tour.

The Sunday Times

The Sunday Times - 28/12/08

"Where to go dog sledding."

The Sunday Times recommends our 4-day Discover Dog Sledding tour.

The Guardian

The Guardian - 13/12/08

"...on this weekend adventure in the Bergslagen woods, your expert hosts guarantee sightings of the 'kings of the forest' as you track them on foot, mimicking their call."

Guardian Travel recommends our Forest Weekend with Elk and Beaver Safari experience as one of the world's top wildlife holidays.

The Independent

The Independent - 23/08/08

"The air was lung-piercingly crisp. A gurgle of meltwater and a vague, whispering wind were the only sounds."

Rhiannon Batten describes her experience of Hiking on the King's Trail from Abisko to Kebnekaise for The Independent.

The Guardian

The Guardian - 14/06/08

"...none can compete with the eco mountain station in Dalarna."

Guardian Travel features our Spa and Hike in the Summer Mountains experience as one of Europe's top spa breaks.

The Sunday Times

The Sunday Times - 30/03/08

"I'm struggling to remember a more relaxing holiday."

Nick Thorpe describes his stress-busting Huckleberry Finn adventure going Timber Rafting on Klarälven.

The Guardian

The Guardian - 22/03/08

"Spot some elusive furry friends on a guided beaver safari while exploring the Klarälven..."

Our Beaver Safari and Timber Rafting experience is listed as one of the Guardian's top family breaks.

The Guardian

The Guardian - 19/01/08

"...it's hard to believe you're only two hours from Stockholm."

Our Romantic Adventure in Forest Log Cabin experience is listed as one of the world's top romantic breaks.

The Independent

The Independent - 03/11/07

"Nature Travels is the only company in the UK specialising in environmentally responsible outdoor and wildlife holidays in Sweden."

Our romantic forest cabin is listed as one of the world's best "Green Getaways".

The Observer

The Observer - 28/10/07

"...the Swedish wilderness combines romance with roughing it..."

Rhiannon Batten spends an autumn break in our romantic forest cabin and goes in search of elk.

Daily Mail

Daily Mail - 27/10/07

"...the silence was interrupted only by the kettle whistling..."

Actress and writer Imogen Stubbs describes her experience of going on an elk safari, timber rafting on Klarälven and sea kayaking in Stockholm.

The Guardian

The Guardian - 04/08/07

"...a classic Swedish take on wilderness. Loaded with eco awards..."

Grövelsjön Mountain Station, the venue for many of our cross-country skiing experiences as well as Spa and Hike in the Summer Mountains, is listed as one of the top five in the world.

The Guardian

The Guardian - 18/11/06

"Trip skating gives you a mix of exhilaration and tranquility."

Our Ice Skating on Natural Ice experience is listed in "20 Great Things To Do This Winter".

UK Magazines

BMC Summit magazine

BMC Summit magazine - June 2010

"What I love about Sarek is the space and the wilderness, you just never see anybody else here."

Simon Birch describes his experience of the Sarek National Park Expedition in the British Mountaineering Council's Summit magazine.

National Geographic Green magazine

National Geographic Green magazine - Spring 2010

"The Koster Archipelago has been designated a national park to protect its unique marine life, heather-clad moorland and sandy beaches."

National Geographic Green magazine recommends Nature Travels' Sea Kayaking in the Koster Archipelago kayaking and wild camping experience in its spring issue.

Real Travel magazine

Real Travel magazine - February 2010

Real Travel magazine recommends our Dog Sledding Across Jämtland tour as one of its Top 10 unusual camping experiences.

Adventure Travel magazine

Adventure Travel magazine - March/April 2009

"Outdoor adventures on the Swedish coast"

Adventure Travel magazine features Bohuslän on Sweden's west coast, where Nature Travels offers guided sea kayaking and self-guided sea kayaking in the western archipelago.

BBC Wildlife magazine

BBC Wildlife magazine - March 2009

"The MOOSE is the world's largest species of deer. Spot them in the meadows...when they emerge from forest cover to graze."

BBC Wildlife magazine recommends our Moose watching and Wolf howling experiences.

EasyJet Inflight magazine

EasyJet - November 2008

"Take a seven-day trek through the Jämtland Mountains, walking 12km to 18km per day with a husky."

EasyJet Inflight magazine recommends our recommends our Hiking with Dog in the Mountains of Jämtland experience.

Rohan

Rohan catalogue - Autumn 2008

"Miles and miles of cold, clear water. Silence and stillness...Wild Sweden. A place where nature still holds the upper hand but bears no malice."

Outdoor clothing manufacturer Rohan travelled with Nature Travels to the wilderness of Bergslagen to shoot a series of stunning images for its autumn catalogue.

Top Sante

Top Santé - October 2008

"Just what you need to recharge those batteries."

Top Santé, the UK's no. 1 health and wellbeing magazine, recommends our Bushcraft Canoe Tour on Revsund and Family Bushcraft Adventure in their "Natural Travel" feature.

Marie Claire

Marie Claire - September 2008

"Sweden makes an excellent choice for a healthy break."

Marie Claire recommends Nature Travels holidays in Sweden in its "Travel Insider" column.

Sainsbury's Magazine

Sainsbury's Magazine - Apr 2008

"Learn how to drive a team of huskies in the frozen Swedish mountains."

Our dog sledding holidays in Sweden are featured in Sainsbury's Magazine's collection of the best adventure holiday ideas.

Easy Living

Easy Living - Feb 2008

"Sweden in spring is the perfect place to unwind."

Our Summer Fun on a Forest Farm experience is featured as one of Easy Living's Top Ten holiday ideas for Sweden.

Paddles

Paddles - Sep 2007

"...with 2000 miles of coastline and a stunning archipelago of 24000 islands, Sweden makes a wonderful destination for a sea kayaking holiday."

An article on our Sea Kayaking in Sörmlands Archipelago experience.

Outdoor Enthusiast

Outdoor Enthusiast Foot by Foot - 2007

"Sweden remains a largely undiscovered and little-known hiking destination for UK travellers and yet has Europe's largest area of wilderness..."

A guide to the best long-distance walking destinations in Europe.

With Kids

With Kids - Aug/Sep 2006

"...leave nothing behind you but a great holiday."

Recommends our Timber Rafting on Klarälven experience as an ideal active family holiday with a difference.

International Media

Men's Journal

Men's Journal - April 2010

"Sweden is establishing itself as one of Europe's leaders in eco-tourism"

US magazine Men's Journal recommends our sea kayaking tours in Sweden's Koster Marine National Park.

Gulf News

Gulfnews.com - 13/03/10

"...adventure travel companies that offer some of the best deals even as they foster environmental consciousness among guests"

Gulfnews.com recommends Nature Travels in its "Guide to the Greens".

Ryanair

Ryanair In-flight Magazine - January 2010

"It's not often that you can put yourself in the arena of some truly wild animals, but here you’re in wolf territory, and you can hike right into the thick of their kingdom."

Ryanair in-flight magazine recommends our Howling with Wolves experience in its January issue.

Running in Heels

Running in Heels - January 2010

"Local guides ensure the safest and most enjoyable tracks, leaving you to perfect your prowess whilst experiencing the country's breathtaking natural beauty."

Running In Heels recommends Ice Skating on Natural Ice as one of its "Best New Year Breaks For A New You".

Continental Airlines in-flight magazine

Continental Airlines In-flight Magazine - October 2009

"When you tuck in at night after trekking along a trail inside the Arctic Circle with the British adventure company Nature Travels, there's a good chance you'll have just seen one of the most awe-inspiring sights of your life."

Continental Airlines features our Reindeer Sled Safari in the far north of Swedish Lapland.

Canada.com

Canada.com - 08/09/09

"Snuggle up to a reindeer on a six-day Reindeer Sled Safari."

Canada.com recommends our Reindeer Sled Safari.

US Backpacker Magazine

Backpacker - March 2009

"...the place to go for remote, untamed adventure."

US Backpacker magazine recommends our hiking tour in Sarek National Park as one of the World's Best Unknown Treks.

Land Lantbruk

Land Lantbruk - 21/11/08

"...an exotic ecological paradise."

Swedish magazine Land Lantbruk describes the appeal of our Summer Fun on a Forest Farm and Winter Wonderland on a Forest Farm experiences.

Kort Nytt

Kort Nytt - October 2008

"For us, ecotourism is about travelling responsibly with minimal impact on the environment and supporting local inhabitants and culture."

"Kort Nytt", the magazine of the West Sweden tourist authority, discusses the new opportunities ecotourism can bring to traditional nature tourism and the part Nature Travels has played promoting ecotourism in Sweden to the UK market.

Outside's Go

Outside's Go - August/September 2008

"One of my favorite destinations is Sweden, and, as an outdoorsy kind of girl, I’m drawn to pretty much all the trips run by Nature Travels. I’ve done two so far and have loved them both."

Travel writer Rhiannon Batten recommends Nature Travels experiences in an interview about her new book, "Higher Ground: How to Travel Responsibly Without Roughing It" for US magazine Outside's Go.

B.There!

B.There! - August/September 2008

"This water-based adventure is an ideal escapade for the entire family."

B.There!, the in-flight magazine of Brussels Airlines, recommends our Beaver Safari and Timber Rafting experience as one of its top family holidays.

Swedish Ecotourism Society

Swedish Ecotourism Society - November 2007

"The value of tourism from overseas to Sweden has grown by 120%."

The Swedish Ecotourism Society website discusses the popularity of Nature Travels experiences in Sweden, including Summer Fun on a Forest Farm and Winter Wonderland on a Forest Farm.

Sterling Magazine

Sterling Magazine - May/Jun 2007

"...an ideal family holiday for Robinson Crusoe-types."

Sterling Airlines in-flight magazine describes Timber Rafting on Klarälven as one of its recommended great escapes to wild places.

Swedish Ecotourism Society Safari magazine

Swedish Ecotourism Society Safari magazine - November 2006

"...personal contact is important."

Safari, the magazine of the Swedish Ecotourism Society, discusses the value of tour operators such as Nature Travels in promoting ecotourism in Sweden.

Travel Guides

Time Out 1000 Great Holiday Ideas

Time Out Guide "1000 Great Holiday Ideas"

"For a snowy winter getaway, you can't get much more picture-postcard than the Northern Comfort Lodge on the shore of Lake Revsund in Jämtland."

"1000 Great Holiday Ideas" from Time Out recommends our Winter at the Northern Comfort Lodge experience.

Rough Guides Clean Breaks

Rough Guides "Clean Breaks - 500 New Ways To See The World"

"Clean Breaks" from Rough Guides recommends seven Nature Travels ecotourism holidays in Sweden:

Green Traveller

Green Traveller - 23/09/09

"The Koster islands are one of Sweden's best kept secrets."

Richard Hammond recommends Sea Kayaking in Koster Archipelago.

Television

SVT Nordnytt Swedish Television News

SVT Swedish Television News - 12/06/09 (in Swedish)

"Kiruna is a fantastic area."

On a recent visit to Lapland, Sofia Carter from Nature Travels is interviewed for SVT Swedish Television News on the benefits of bringing visitors from overseas to Swedish Lapland.

BBC Wales Mosgito

BBC Wales Mosgito, February 2009

A team from BBC Wales travelled with us to Lapland for a special edition of their youth travel show "Mosgito", featuring reindeer sledding, dog sledding and a night in the world-famous Ice Hotel.

For the latest news and discussions on outdoor experiences in Sweden visit our blog at www.wildsweden.co.uk

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