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INTErNATIONAL HOLIDAY EXCHANGE
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It’s known as tHE land of tHE mIdnIGHt sun and tHE placE wHErE tHE nortHErn lIGHts dazzlE tHE skIEs. locals call It suomI, but tHE rEst of us know It bEst as fInland; a mystErIous, bEautIful country full of jaw-droppInG scEnEry, wIld naturE and tradItIonal customs.
despite being the seventh largest country in Europe, Finland’s population is just 5.3 million. With so much space to themselves, nature-loving Finns like nothing better than exploring the wild outdoors. It’s no wonder when you consider that 69% of the country is blanketed in thick forest and 188,000 lakes, 180,000 islands and 35 national parks make up the rugged landscape.
With its strong connection to the environment and invigorating fresh air, Finland makes the ideal destination for some good wholesome adventure – summer or winter. Instead of getting lost in heaving crowds or haggling over tacky souvenirs, you can let loose and run free - exploring pine forests, splashing in pristine lakes
or spotting reindeer in natural habitat. And after spending exhilarating days in the fresh air, sit back and relax and steam away your troubles in a sauna.
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Holiday cluB KaTinKulTa (2247) Best availability: Aug – Dec 2011 Holidays from Exchange Trading Power of 6*
HonKa Holiday
HannunKiVi (2940)
Best availability: Sep – Dec 2011 Holidays from Exchange Trading Power of 5*
Holiday cluB SaariSelKa (3553) Best availability: Jun – Dec 2011 Holidays from Exchange Trading Power of 8*
*Subject to availability at time of print and subject to Trading Power where applicable. Exchange Fee / Points contribution applies.
uKonSaari
Located on Lake Inari, Ukonsaari Island is home to Finland’s most famous ancient sacrificial site. It was here the Sami people worshipped Ukko, the god of thunder.
oulanKa naTional ParK
Stretching over 80km, Finland’s famous Karhunkierros Trail is located in this national park. Bordering Russia, the park is best known for its variety of birds, rare plants and diverse river landscape.
Salla reindeer ParK
This safari centre is popular with children and its beautiful landscape
will appeal to everyone. Take a reindeer, husky or snowmobile ride; feed reindeer; ice-fish or even swim in an ice hole.
visit rci.com to book your finnish exchange or call 1300 368 800 au or 0800 368 800 nZ
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to sEarcH for morE rEsorts In fInland and surroundInG scandInavIa