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NORWAY
a rental car may be needed. City passes, such
as Oslo Pass, are good options. They give
you access to public transit, as well as free or
lower ticket costs to museums, attractions,
and sometimes restaurants. In Oslo, the card
includes: trains, buses, trolleys and even some
ferries. These cards are really affordable
because you choose from 24-, 48- or 72-hour
passes, depending on how long you want
to sightsee.
Are there any particular packages
you're excited about for 2016 from
Borton Overseas?
I am really excited for our Signature
Journeys for 2016. Our Signature Journeys
are one-time, escorted packages, hosted by
our destination specialists. They are always
designed around a theme or event, and with
a specialist going on the trip, you know they
will be good!
MEtte's Picks
Must-try activity: Take the Fløibanen Funicular in Bergen to the top of the mountain. The view
of the city from the top is breathtaking.
Best place to shop: Oslo City mall or the Lillehammer town centre is a quaint road full of
unique shops and the bar from the television show " Lilyhammer. "
Top attraction for kids: Vigeland Park in Oslo. It is full of history and fascinating sculptures.
There are also open fields, freshly planted flowers and a playground.
Standout destination: The fjords of course! No photos can capture the beauty and awe of these
views and rock formations.
SWEDEN
Must-try activity: Stockholm has this handy city pass that gets you into various museums and
attractions. It is perfect for a day to wander and explore.
Top attraction for kids: Liseberg is an amusement park in Gothenburg with an awardwinning
wooden rollercoaster.
Best place to shop: Drottninggatan, or 'Queen Street,' is a must for shopping in
Stockholm. It is a major street for both tourists and locals full of shops, with no
cars allowed.
Standout destination: The city of Malmö is always great to visit. I don't think
enough people stop there, even though it has so much culture and history.
FINLAND
Top attraction for kids: Based on the iconic magical characters by Tove Jansson,
Moominworld is just a short drive from Turku.
Best place to shop: The Forum in Helsinki: Many consider it the most famous mall in
Helsinki and it was just renovated - more than 130 stores are found inside!
Must-try activity: Sleeping in a glass igloo, while looking at the Northern Lights.
Standout destination: Åland is a fascinating part of Finland. It is an island off the west
coast and is entirely Swedish speaking. It's a really interesting and beautiful place to see.
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