Sweden

Cobblestone Old Towns & Royal Palaces: Stroll through the ochre-colored alleys of Stockholm’s medieval Gamla Stan, and explore the sprawling baroque gardens of Drottningholm Palace, the residence of the Swedish royal family.

Vast Archipelagos & Crystal Lakes: Sail among the tens of thousands of pine-clad granite islands making up the Stockholm and Gothenburg archipelagos, or swim in the pristine waters of Lake Vänern.

Arctic Tundra & Northern Lights: Venture deep into Swedish Lapland to witness the dancing Aurora Borealis, hike the legendary Kungsleden trail, and sleep in rooms carved entirely of ice at the spectacular Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi.

Maritime Heritage & Medieval Fortresses: Marvel at the perfectly preserved 17th-century warship at the Vasa Museum, and walk the imposing moat-ringed ramparts of Kalmar Castle overlooking the Baltic Sea.