A specialist tour operator to Scandinavia for over 35 years

We have great love and enthusiasm for our chosen destinations, travelling and researching extensively ourselves throughout Scandinavia. This enables us to keep our expert knowledge constantly updated and refreshed; to understand what makes the 'old favourites' still popular; to deduce what new offerings will be of interest to existing and future clients, and to be capable of organising the huge variety of requested tailor-made itineraries for which we have become well known.

Tromsø, the great Arctic capital

Posted on 16 April, 2012 by Shing Yoong

Snowmobling, dog sledding, breathtaking scenery and meals in a Sami Lavvu made Terry’s and Jo’s recent ‘familiarisation trip’ to the fabulous Arctic capital, Tromsø very memorable!

They stayed at the very well appointed Clarion Collection Hotel With in the harbour area and during their stay enjoyed snowmobiling with Lyngsfjord Adventure, Northern Lights hunting with Natur i Nord and dog sledding with Tromsø Villmarkssenter. The weather held up and the ethereal Northern Lights were seen! Continue reading →

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Watch Jenny Frost’s visit to Tromsø, in search of the Northern Lights, 7pm Channel 5 tonight.

Posted on 22 March, 2012 by Shing Yoong

Singer turned Presenter, Jenny Frost visits the city of Tromsø and enjoys stunning views from the top of Mount Storsteinen as she travels to the northernmost part of Norway in search of the Northern Lights. She also has a go at skidooing, meets some friendly reindeer and spends the night at the Alta Igloo Hotel.

This is not to be missed!

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Stay in Scandinavia’s most unique and unusual hotel- The Treehotel in Swedish Lapland.

Posted on 19 March, 2012 by Shing Yoong

Treehouses usually come hand in hand with dodgy DIY and get left behind as the descent from childhood begins.

But now a new range of treehouses have been designed to let grown-ups step back into the footprints of youth and explore the DIY of world-class Scandinavian architects. Set inside undisturbed nature, you go to sleep and wake up as though you were one of the forest’s wild inhabitants. Continue reading →

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Where is the best place to see Northern Lights?

Posted on 13 February, 2012 by Shing Yoong

 

The Northern Lights have been on the tip of everyone’s tongue, especially since Joanna Lumley and the BBC recently sighted it in a one-off documentary. Just like Lumley, the viewers were enthralled and inspired in equal measure as the camera crew captured the enigmatic sequence of colour forms. Continue reading →

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Suzel’s Fam trip to Lofoten and Vesterålen

Posted on 3 February, 2012 by Shing Yoong

It’s a hard life, but someone’s gotta do it. Suzel says Fam trips are for work, but her latest visit to northern Norway begs to differ…

Vesterålen invited Suzel to an array of activities in extraordinary natural surroundings. At no other point along the Norwegian coastline does the Gulf Stream come closer to the land than in Vesterålen.  Continue reading →

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Part 2: Last day in Tromsø

Posted on 30 January, 2012 by Shing Yoong

The day after our marathon and wanting to seize our last chance to explore Tromsø, we decided that it would be nice to take a walk across to the mainland and check out the view from one of the surrounding mountains. Continue reading →

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Part 1: Tromsø’s Polar Night Half-Marathon

Posted on 27 January, 2012 by Shing Yoong

In early January, Tromsø hosts one of the most unique running events in the world, The Polar Night Half-Marathon which is the most northerly half-marathon in the world. Keen runners, Lee Yoong and Tom Newbury rose to the 2012 challenge and detail their experience for Taberhols:

We stayed at the Thon Polar hotel, one of the most reasonably priced hotels in the city. Despite this, it stands out for being clean, well designed, and having helpful staff.  It is very close to the town centre, and combined with large rooms, a sofa and under-floor heating, we’d definitely recommend it. Continue reading →

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Travel Agents’ Competition!

Posted on 26 November, 2011 by Suzel

Specialist tour operator to Scandinavia, Taber Holidays, has joined forces with Travel Bulletin to run an exciting competition for agents.

Promoting its winter programme to Northern Norway, Taber Holidays is offering four lucky agents the chance to win a fantastic pair of Rohan Striders. These stylish yet comfortable and hardwearing trousers are perfect for exploring the great outdoors.

The competition, which can be found at www.travelbulletin.co.uk/competitions is part of an ongoing marketing initiative between Innovation Norway and Taber Holidays, to highlight the Northern Norway region.

Innovation Norway’s Northern Norway campaign, in which Taber Holidays is a partner, focuses on the area as a popular winter destination with the appeal for many being the chance to see the Northern Lights.

To be in with a chance of winning, agents simply need to answer a few easy questions about Northern Norway.

Managing Director of Taber Holidays, Suzel Taber-Shaw, said: “This competition is a great way for agents to discover a little more about Northern Norway and the excellent opportunities it offers for a winter break.

“Not only is the area rich in culture and history, but it is the perfect destination for those looking for adventure and unusual experiences. From an overnight stay in an ice or snow hotel to dog sledding on the snow-covered plains, we have an itinerary and excursion to suit every traveller.”

The closing date for all competition entries is 23 December 2011 and winners will be chosen and notified by Taber Holidays. No correspondence will be entered into.

For more information about Taber Holidays’ itineraries to Northern Norway and other destinations throughout Scandinavia, please call 01274 875199 or visit their website, www.taberhols.co.uk.

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2nd Edition Winter 2011 and 2012 Brochure

Posted on 22 October, 2011 by Suzel

Our brand new 2nd Edition Winter 2011/2012 brochure is now available with an even greater selection of new tours to Iceland and Greenland.

The Northern Lights at Lake Mývatn is a 4 night holiday to northern Iceland to view the Northern Lights.

Highlights of the South is a 4 night fly-drive holiday exploring the wonders of the south, including that infamous volcano!

Winter Ilulissat is a 6 night holiday to Greenland to visit the town of icebergs with a stopover in each direction in Reykjavik.

Eskimo Travelling – East Greenland is a 7 night holiday to Greenland for those with an adventurous spirit who really want to see autherntic Greenland.

We also have a brand new web based escorted tour to Iceland, Hidden Powers of the South, exploring the geological wonders that make this destination so unique along with that infamous volcano again!

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The Scandinavia Show, an update

Posted on 9 October, 2011 by Suzel

Suzel and Terry had a great time at The Scandinavia Show in London’s Earls Court this weekend and enjoyed the opportunity to showcase some of our finest new tours alongsidthe very best exports in Scandinavian design, food and lifestyle.

Attending for the second year running, the show was a great success and even bigger and better than last year. With a higher number of visitors and lots of really interesting exhibitors, we were excited to once again be part of it.

It was brilliant to see some familiar faces and meet lots of lovely new ones, with one of the highlights for Suzel having a cuddle with the gorgeous little Gadget.

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