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Cleaning weekend in the Faroe Islands and a boost for Tunisia

Welcome to this week's FREEDOMtravel News! This week we report that the Faroe Islands have initiated a cleaning weekend this spring and that Tunisia seems to be getting a boost as a destination. We are curious to hear your thoughts on this week's travel news!

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Viking Line launches Visby cruises

This summer, Almedalen visitors can take Viking Cinderella from Stockholm to Visby and back. On Monday 4 March, Viking Line releases the tickets for a total of three cruise departures during the political week in Almedalen. The three cruises depart from Stockholm on 30 June, 2 July and 4 July and are also aimed at those who want to experience Visby and the surrounding area, including in the form of various experience packages.

Almedalen, photo: Gotland's tourism industry.

Increased accessibility in new X2000 trains

Making it easier on board for people with disabilities is one of the priority areas in SJ's work on the new X2000 trains. These include new wheelchair spaces, a new more spacious accessible toilet and seat numbering in tactile writing and Braille. The new solutions have been tested by, among others, DHR (Delaktighet Handlingskraft Rörelsefrihet).

New real-time map of SJ trains

"Where is my train?" is a new function that shows the geographical position and current speed in real time for all SJ trains travelling. It is already possible to see the geographical position of certain trains in the SJ app and on sj.se, but now you can get more precise information. The function also covers procured traffic such as Tåg i Bergslagen and Västtågen and can be tested on the "SJ Labs" app, which is a beta version.

Faroe Islands closes for a weekend - only cleaners welcome

During the weekend of 26-27 April, all major visitor destinations on the Faroe Islands closing down to regular tourists, but keeping it open for those who want to help with maintenance. In return for helping out, they are offered accommodation and food for three days, including a feast. According to Visit Faroe Islands, the Faroe Islands are one of the most unspoilt places on earth and they want to keep it that way.

New direct route from Malmö to Mallorca

The airline BRA is launching a new direct route from Malmö to Mallorca this summer, between 15 June and 3 August. There will be departures in both directions on Saturdays with a flight time of 3 hours and 15 minutes. 

Mallorca
Mallorca, photo: Pixabay

Increased interest in Tunisia

Travel to Tunisia declined after the unrest of the Arab Spring in 2011. Now travel agency Detur reports an upswing in interest. The forecast for 2019 is 6375 travellers, compared to 1176 travellers in 2015. Popular resorts are Sousse, Monastir and Hammamet.

Hotel area in Sousse, photo: Pixabay

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