Ghost walks, travel fair and hotel vibe

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It's Monday again! As usual, here at FREEDOMtravel we present travel news - short extracts of press releases on travel, tourism and camping. For our part, we are currently preparing for RESEMÄSSAN 2024 at Stockholmsmässan in Älvsjö 1-3 October. See you there?

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Marimekko-furnished cabins on Silja Symphony

Travellers on Silja Symphony can now enjoy a special design experience on board. Twelve exclusive cabins have been redesigned with interiors from the iconic Finnish brand Marimekko, known for its distinctive patterns and colours. This new experience on Silja Symphony follows the success of its sister ship Silja Serenade, where Marimekko-furnished cabins were launched back in 2023. In addition to the beautiful cabins, travellers can also buy Marimekko products on board.

Ikaros named Europe's best Thrill Ride 2024

Gröna Lund has once again placed itself at the top of the European entertainment map by winning the award for Best Thrill Ride in Europe with the breathtaking attraction Icarus. The award was announced at this year's European Star Awards 2024, held at the Heineken Experience World in Amsterdam on 23 September in conjunction with the IAAPA Expo Europe 2024 international amusement park exhibition.

Ghost walks and Egyptian mummies at Kalmar Castle

In autumn, spooky things happen inside Kalmar Castle. The walk Silenced and buried is based on Kalmar Castle's previous ghost walks, but contains several new elements. The ghost walk is given three times a night during the period 18 October-23 November. 

Next year, Kalmar Castle will host a unique exhibition on the mummies of ancient Egypt and the belief in eternal life. The artefacts come from the Egyptian Museum in Florence - and this is the first time they have been shown in Sweden. The exhibition Egyptian mummies - a journey to immortality will be on display from 18 April to 2 November 2025.

The 2024 TRAVEL FAIR will open soon

On 1-3 October 2024, it's time for RESEMÄSSAN, Sweden's only public travel fair, to be held for the first time in Stockholm at Stockholmsmässan. With over 65 exhibitors and an extensive programme, this event offers a unique platform for anyone with an interest in and love of travel. Visitors can look forward to:

• The travelling scene with great travel stories and interesting lectures from our exhibitors.
• Super Wednesday as we are open until 7pm with lots of great offers from exhibitors when booking travel on site.
• Many competitions with fantastic prizes.
• Inspirational lecture with Martin Källstrand, the globetrotter who has visited all 195 countries in the world.
• Musical performances with the live band GABBA playing ABBA songs Ramones-style.

Tickets for the TRAVEL FAIR are now available at www.resemassan.se.

How the Hajka walking festival will be 4-6 October

Secret Forest Concert, Singles Hike, After Hajk and Crafts Walk - these are just some of the activities awaiting visitors during the Hajka Hiking Festival taking place 4-6 October in the Umeå region. The festival offers a varied programme for both curious beginners, active families with children and weather-beaten adventurers. During the three days of the festival, visitors will be able to choose from around 30 activities organised by some 20 different operators. 

Hotel vibe increasingly important to Swedes

Today, the fashion industry is driven by various 'core' trends that often take off on social media, especially TikTok. These micro trends describe different styles and subcultures, which have also become important when it comes to travelling. According to a Hotels.com survey, as many as 9 out of 10 Swedish travellers consider the vibe of a hotel to be important when booking. More than three out of five Swedes would even pay more to stay in a hotel with their preferred vibe. Here Hotels.com lists beautiful hotels in different styles:

• Coquette – Villa Cora in Florence combines femininity, elegance and romance in a luxurious and intimate setting.
• Quiet Luxury – Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles breathes Quiet Luxury aesthetics thanks to its understated elegance.
• Mob Wife – Hotel du Petit Moulin in Paris exemplifies the Mob Wife aesthetic thanks to its bold and glamorous design.
• Cottagecore – Castello di Casole in Tuscany embodies the Cottagecore aesthetic thanks to its rustic charm.
• Grunge – The Hoxton in Amsterdam reflects the Grunge aesthetic with industrial elements and raw materials.

Reflection of the week

The vibe of the hotel? We agree that the atmosphere, mood and decor of a hotel is important for a person to feel comfortable, but we don't have a good grasp of different "hotel styles" and we can often be happy with fairly simple hotels, as long as they are reasonably cosy. How is it for you?

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