Why Esprit?
Welcome to Santa’s Lapland. There isn’t a smile in the world to beat your child’s
delight at meeting the ‘real’ Santa Claus at last!
But that’s not the only reason to enjoy an Esprit Christmas break in Lapland, with
the thrill of crossing the Arctic Circle into the land of the magical Northern Lights.
The whole family will love our reindeer sleigh-rides, the excitement of husky sledding
and snowmobiling, fun and laughter with Santa’s cheeky elves, and the glittering
charm of this beautiful winter wonderland.
In each of our carefully selected resorts you can choose from our selection of comfortable
hotels, with an excellent range of facilities including some with swimming-pools,
or our cosy, traditional Lapland log-cabins, some with a fully catered chalet-style
service, and others giving you a private ‘home-from-home’ just for your own family.
What’s New for 2008?
- More FREE and HALF-PRICE children’s places than ever!
- More regional flights! So you can now book short breaks direct from Gatwick, Stansted,
Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester plus day-trips from Stansted, Bristol, Manchester
and Glasgow.
- More cosy log-cabins, for a taste of traditional Lapland.
- Spend a night in a traditional ‘Igloo’ snow-cabin - available in both our chosen
resorts
- Our 5-day ‘Santa Supreme’ trip, for those who want a little longer to enjoy the
delights of Lapland.
Esprit is one of the UK’s leading family holiday specialists, with over 25 years’
experience in making dreams come true, and providing our family guests with memories
to last for ever!
Our friendly and experienced team, both in the UK and in resort in Lapland, promise
to do everything in our power to take care of every detail, and make this the trip
of a lifetime for you and your family, so join us this December for a magical visit
to Santa Claus and his entrancing Lapland home.
What Some Companies Offer
What Esprit PROMISES you!
In a restaurant with a coach load of other families
Private family meeting with Santa in his log cabin home in the woods
What Some Companies Offer
What Esprit PROMISES you!
2-minute 'taster' ride round a loop track
A proper 7-10 minute ride through the snowy winter woods
What Some Companies Offer
What Esprit PROMISES you!
2-minute 'taster' ride, being driven round a small looped track
An unforgettable 20-30 minute ride, with adults given the chance to 'mush' your
own sled!
What Some Companies Offer
What Esprit PROMISES you!
Not included on many trips
Everyone gets to ride behind a snowmobile during our 'Search for Santa' and a full
1½ hour Snowmobile safari is included in 4-day breaks.
What Some Companies Offer
What Esprit PROMISES you!
Those 'taster' rides don't take long, so you may end up killing time in charmless
gift-shops - not what you went to Lapland for!
We focus on the true spirit of a Lapland Christmas, with full-length activities
in magical woodland wilderness at both of our carefully selected resorts.
What Some Companies Offer
What Esprit PROMISES you!
One or two-star business-style hotels
Three and four-star hotels with excellent facilities and food, or cosy, log-cabins.
What Some Companies Offer
What Esprit PROMISES you!
May be limited, or just use part-time local agents
With 26 years' experience in specialist family holidays, we know what a difference
our dedicated and professional resort team will make, ensuring that your break is
magical for all the family!
What Some Companies Offer
What Esprit PROMISES you!
A £15 or more supplement per person for families to sit together on the plane, and
limited on-board meal service. Transfers of up to 2 hours to and from the resort.
Sitting together on the flight is free.* Hot meals for adults in both directions
and special meal-boxes for children. Saariselka is only 25 minutes from Ivalo airport,
and Rovaniemi is only 20 minutes from its own airport. * see booking conditions
Esprit Guests have their say …
Some of the key results of the holiday questionnaires our guests completed last December are shown below:
|
| Percentage of guests rating ‘Excellent’ of ‘Good’ |
| Family meeting with Santa Claus | Adventures and Activities | Esprit Resort Staff | The holiday overall view |
| 94% | 93% | 96% | 93% |