Svalbard at £220 rtn from London

If you're gonna be cold this winter, you may as well be in Svalbard, eh?

Sitting just between Norway's mainland and the North Pole (sorry, we can't promise any Santa sightings), this archipelago makes the ultimate wintry trip.

We're talking adventures through magical ice caves, unbelievably scenic boat trips, and even tours of a brewery using glacier water—no need to worry about sipping on a lukewarm pint here :-)

Oh, and did we mention this place is in almost total darkness between mid-November and mid-January?!