Summer camping, senior passes and popular landmarks

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Swedes choose camping this summer

Swedes are camping like never before, and this inflation-friendly form of holiday seems to be heading for a new record year. One accommodation that is attracting people is the classic cottage. Demand for camping cabins is 17 per cent higher this year than last year. Scandinavia's largest camping group, First Camp, lists five tips for those who want to camp in an inflation-friendly way:

1. Close to home: Near-cations are the new thing, according to trend watchers. So get out your map - what beautiful campsites do you have in your neighbourhood?
2. Go for a cottage: For the novice who is curious about camping, the cabin is a perfect option.
3. Let the right of public access save the day: Swimming at a beach, having a picnic, cycling, hiking and going on an excursion cost nothing.
4. Rent rather than shop: Everything from tents and outdoor kitchens to motorhomes and caravans are now available for hire.
5. Choose campsites with extra everything: Today, many campsites offer everything from kids' clubs and fitness classes to quiz nights and playgrounds.

Machu Picchu most popular landmark in 2023

In recent years, many people have had to give up travelling, thus building up a desire to discover the world - and with it powerful landmarks. Top of the wish list is the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru, according to Ticket's latest Sifo survey. Machu Pichu is currently closed indefinitely, but that doesn't stop Swedes from dreaming. The most popular landmarks to visit in 2023:

1. Machu Picchu, Peru (18 per cent)
2. Colosseum, Rome (14 per cent)
3. Eiffel Tower, Paris (13 per cent)
4. Statue of Liberty (12 per cent)
5. Sagrada Familia, Barcelona (11 per cent)

Where travellers are celebrating St Patrick's Day this year

Nowadays, St Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world. For Swedes looking to celebrate the most, international locations make the top 10 list. Data from Hotels.com shows that Rome for Swedes has climbed from the 12th to the 5th most searched destination over St Patrick's Day, ranking even higher than Dublin. Looking instead at global searches, the following destinations come out on top (with suggestions for festive hotels in brackets):

1. Las Vegas, USA (New York New York Hotel and Casino)
2. London, England (Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity Covent Garden)
3. Tokyo, Japan (Sequence Miyashita Park)
4. New York City, USA (Fitzpatrick Grand Central)
5. Paris, France (Dream Castle Hotel, Magny-le-Hongre)

New direct route to Jordan

At the end of May it will be possible for the first time to fly directly to Jordan from Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Royal Jordanian Airlines establishes itself in Sweden and meets the demand for a connection between Sweden and Jordan when it launches a direct route between the two capitals. Starting on 29 May 2023, Royal Jordanian will operate Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays with an Airbus A320.

Liseberg launches senior pass

Tickets were recently released for Liseberg's 2023 summer season, which runs from 22 April to 24 September. New for this year is a brand new ticket product - a Liseberg Pass for seniors. With the Liseberg Pass Senior, anyone aged 65 or older gets free admission to the park on all open days throughout 2023. The price of the pass during the anniversary year is only SEK 100, and it always includes a guaranteed place in the park. The Liseberg Pass Senior can be purchased on site at the Liseberg ticket offices.

Reflection of the week

Nice to have a direct flight to Jordan. It is a country we have never visited, but we are curious about it. At some point we hope to see Petra and Wadi Rum.

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