We love to share good deals, so this one – a free, five-day
car rental for Americans traveling to Scandinavia -- caught our eye. From now through March 15, 2018, any party of
two can book flights and add on a rental car, at no extra charge, for any trips
taken from May 18 to August 16, 2018.
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| Egeskov Castle seen from the local park, , photo courtesy Visit Denmark |
The Scandinavian Airlines Fly & Drive promotion is designed to encourage travelers to see as much as possible during the long summer days by exploring the region’s cities, coastal towns (these countries have extensive archipelagos and hundreds of islands), and pristine national parks.
Here are two favorite itineraries suggested for outdoor
adventures and family fun – divide your time between the stops that sound most
interesting, and limit the driving to an hour or two each day, for a great
vacation.
Stockholm to Skåne in Sweden
Begin in the capital city and make your way toward
Söderåsens National Park in Skåne and hike toward Kopparhatten, often
referred to as “Skånes Grand Canyon.” Stops along the way include Dalsland for
moose sightings, and Koster Island – Sweden’s first national marine park.
Next, head to Grebbestad and join an oyster safari or
lobster catching trip (their suggestions, not mine, but fun!) before driving to
Tjörn for some kayaking. Then, it’s a tour of Pilane – one of Europe’s most
popular sculpture parks. Less than an hour away, you’ll arrive in Gothenburg,
Sweden’s second city, before arriving in Skåne.
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| Cathedral in Odense, photo courtesy Visit Denmark |
Copenhagen to Fyn in Denmark
Start in beautiful Copenhagen and head to Denmark’s
Fairytale island, where there are driving routes already charted to take into
account your interests in beer, chocolate, horseback riding or castles.
The
main city of Odense, Denmark's third-largest, is the birthplace of Hans
Christian Andersen, one of Denmark’s most beloved authors (two hours
from Copenhagen.) Here’s a Family Travel Forum report on a weekend
in Odense with kids.
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| The charming village of Odense is fun to explore on foot. Photo courtesy Visit Denmark. |
Just 30 minutes south of Odense, drivers will find Egeskov
Castle, a 460-year-old castle, with extraordinary gardens, a Classics Museum,
and tons of family-friendly activities. Svendborg, a short 20-minute drive from
Egeskov, is an idyllic harbor town. From here, there are hourly ferries to
Ærø—a favorite vacation spot amongst the Danes. Here visitors will find
brightly colored harbor houses, cobblestone streets, and charming cafes. A
45-minute drive southeast of Odense lies Falsled Kro, the only Relais & Chateaux hotel in Denmark, perfect for an overnight splurge.
Intrigued by a Scandinavian road trip? To recap the details: When a roundtrip flight
via Scandinavian Airlines is booked for two from the US to Oslo, Stockholm or
Copenhagen, Scandinavian Airlines is offering a free, five-day Avis rental carto experience the destination. The Scandinavian Airlines Fly & Drive
promotion must be booked by March 15, 2018 and used for travel this summer,
between May 18 and August 16, 2018.
Let us know which itinerary appeals, or if you decide to head off
in another direction.
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