A million miles away from Australia, Lapland is the first port of call for anyone wanting the real Christmas experience. The perfect destination in the Arctic circle is the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. It is said that St. Nick really did live here and with just one look at the place you'll beleive it too.

Enjoy husky sledge rides, ice bars and snowmobile safaris for the holiday of a lifetime. You could scour the world but you wouldnÂ’t come across a more magical place. The place is an entire village of Christmas complete with post office, restaurants and bars and exhibitions.

With flights to Helsinki starting at around £80 this holiday is not too expensive and the brand new cabin accommodation is second to none.